Japanese container shipping Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) has completed the successful trial of a tugboat using next-generation renewable biodiesel fuel developed by euglena Co.
The carrier said the biodiesel fuel was produced with used cooking oil and a type of algae similar to brown seaweed and sea tangle and tested on the 13 Tamashio tugboat.
Marine diesel engines can run on the next-generation fuel with no modifications and this biodiesel fuel, developed by euglena, conforms to IMO SOx regulations.
It also provides significantly lower levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) during combustion compared to fossil-derived fuels.
MOL said it views its contributions to environmental conservation as a social commitment, and that it is working to address global environmental issues.
Additionally, it said it will continue to work to reduce the maritime industry’s environmental impact and realise “a sustainable global society, while moving ahead with environment-friendly activities”.
Earlier in December 2020 MOL announced it had joined a wide-ranging partnership as part of a zero-emission initiative called the ‘Winter Hunter Project’ in an effort to accelerate the use of wind in shipping operations.
Furthermore, it has also begun developing autonomous ships and has applied to the Nippon Foundation for funding.
euglena Co. completed its biofuel demonstration plant in October 2018 and has set a goal of utilising its biodiesel on land, sea and air logistics across Japan by 2030.
Marine diesel engines can run on the next-generation fuel with no modifications and this biodiesel fuel, developed by euglena, conforms to IMO SOx regulations.
It also provides significantly lower levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) during combustion compared to fossil-derived fuels.
MOL said it views its contributions to environmental conservation as a social commitment, and that it is working to address global environmental issues.
Additionally, it said it will continue to work to reduce the maritime industry’s environmental impact and realise “a sustainable global society, while moving ahead with environment-friendly activities”.
Earlier in December 2020 MOL announced it had joined a wide-ranging partnership as part of a zero-emission initiative called the ‘Winter Hunter Project’ in an effort to accelerate the use of wind in shipping operations.
Furthermore, it has also begun developing autonomous ships and has applied to the Nippon Foundation for funding.
euglena Co. completed its biofuel demonstration plant in October 2018 and has set a goal of utilising its biodiesel on land, sea and air logistics across Japan by 2030.
