NYK started a biofuel test run on its vessel Noshiro Maru, which is transporting coal for the Japan’s Tohoku Electric Power.
According to MOL, this trial marks the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company.
Mitsubishi Corporation Energy facilitated the supply of biofuel for the vessel in the Keihin area.
Significance of biofuels
Biofuels are made from organic resources (biomass) of biological origin, such as agricultural residues and waste cooking oil, and are considered to produce virtually zero carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions when combusted. Since they can be used in heavy-oil-powered ship engines, which are common on large merchant ships, biofuels are considered a key means of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transition period from heavy oil to zero-emission fuels.
Using biofuel to reduce GHG emissions during sea navigation also contributes to reducing GHG emissions generated by transporting customers’ cargo. NYK will continue to focus on introducing biofuels and other next-generation fuels, and will contribute to reducing GHG emissions in our customers’ supply chains while promoting decarbonization in marine transport
Did you subscribe to our daily Newsletter?
It’s Free Click here to Subscribe!
Source: NYK
