Japan's 1st Sea Trial of Large Ferry with Renewable diesel fuel
MOL, Euglena Co., Ltd. , and MOL Ferry Co., Ltd. has announced the completion of a sea trial of the MOL Ferry-owned/operated ferry Sunflower Shiretoko using renewable diesel fuel marketed by Euglena. The sea trial took place in the Port of Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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. It complies with SOx regulations because, unlike the heavy fuel oil in general use today,it contains no sulfur, a major component of air pollution from internal combustion engines. In addition, 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.
MOL and Euglena are working to reduce the maritime industry’s environmental impact and realize a sustainable global society, while moving ahead with environment-friendly activities.
