Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that its ferry Sunflower Shiretoko has completed a sea trial using renewable diesel fuel marketed by Euglena.
The sea trial took place in the Port of Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Biomass based fuel
In a statement issued, MOL said that the renewable diesel fuel used for the sea trial is made from biomass, and can be used without changing the specifications of conventional diesel-powered marine engines.
MOL added: ’This biofuel emits CO2 at the combustion stage, but the biomass feedstock absorbs CO2 by photosynthesis in the growth process, so it is expected to achieve a carbon neutral state—essentially net zero CO2 emissions when it is used.’
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Source: MOL
