https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/environment/video-stena-bulk-trials-100-biofuel-in-mr-tanker/
[10-day regular delivery run completed on 100% biofuel
83% reduction in GHGs, substantial reductions in SOx emissions]
April 29, 2020 Environment, News
VIDEO: Stena Bulk trials 100% biofuel in MR tanker
Written by Nick Blenkey
The 49,646 dwt Stena Bulk MR tanker Stena Immortal ran on 100% biofuel
during a recent 10-day sea trial. The tanker received the first delivery
of GoodFuels Bio Fuel Oil during a call at the Port of Rotterdam.
According to GoodFuels, use of the fuel, which it launched in 2018,
reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 83% and substantially reduces SOX
emissions.
The trial was completed on Stena Immortal as she ran in typical
commercial operation. During the trial, BFO was tested in tanks, storage
and as it was burned in the engines, the fuel was again proven to be a
technically compliant alternative to the fossil default for oceangoing
tanker vessels.
The success of this trial, says GoodFuels underlines sustainable marine
biofuel’s position within the marine fuel mix, and helps owners and
operators to future-proof against current and impending regulations. As
the trial was conducted with 100% biofuel, it also shows that low-carbon
shipping doesn’t have to be decades away but is also viable in the
shorter term if industry leaders work together to push the development.
Because it substantially reduces CO2 and SOX emissions, GoodFuels’ Bio
Fuel Oil ensures compliance with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap and Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) reduction targets.
“The Stena Immortal performed very well running on the biofuel while
continuing to deliver according to our customers’ needs without any
disruption,” says Erik Hånell, President and CEO Stena Bulk. “The
industry needs pioneers willing to collaborate, share knowledge and push
the development towards more sustainable shipping. We’re happy to
collaborate with GoodFuels in this test to take on that mission and
encourage others to join us.”
“We are delighted this test with Stena Bulk was a success and want to
thank them for joining us in our mission to develop a carbon-busting
solution that is scalable, truly sustainable, technically compliant and,
crucially, affordable,” says Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO, GoodFuels Marine.
“For the past five years, we have focused on realizing the widescale use
of sustainable marine biofuel, which has enabled us to continue to
develop biofuels as a true solution to the market’s problems. Today’s
announcement marks yet another a crucial move towards offering the
shipping industry a credible near-zero carbon alternative to HFO and VLSFO.”
Following the successful trial on Stena Immortal, Stena Bulk and
GoodFuels Marine will continue working together to gain more experience
and scale the usage of Bio Fuel Oil as an alternative to conventional
fossil-based fuel.
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