BHP and GCMD test waste fat biofuel blend to cut shipping emissions by up to 79%
By
Arundhati Sarkar
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
BHP and Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have successfully tested a biofuel blend made from used cooking oil and waste animal fat (tallow) to refuel a cargo ship. The pilot project aims to reduce shipping emissions by up to 79%, demonstrating a potential pathway for decarbonizing the maritime industry using waste-derived biofuels.
Key quotes
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