BHP and GCMD Launch Biofuel Pilot on Bulk Carrier
BHP and GCMD have initiated a pilot project using a B100 bio-blend of used cooking oil and animal fats on the bulk carrier Berge Lyngor. This project aims to explore fuel quality and traceability while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in maritime shipping.
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BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) are testing a B100 bio-blend on the bulk carrier Berge Lyngor, which could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 79% per voyage compared to very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The blend consists of 50% tallow-derived biodiesel from HAMR Energy and 50% used cooking oil from Mitsui & Co Energy Trading Singapore, and was bunkered in Singapore in May.
The pilot will evaluate operational impacts of blending biofuels from multiple feedstocks, addressing challenges in fuel quality, handling, and onboard performance. This initiative is co-funded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore under the Maritime Innovation and Technology Fund (MINT). Insights gained may enhance the integration of biofuels into existing supply chains, offering greater flexibility in procurement strategies.
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