Green fuels supplier GoodFuels says that fully biogenic biomethanol has now been made available to propel the decarbonisation of the shipping sector in the ARA region.
The GoodFuels biomethanol meets the strictest sustainability requirements and is 100% biogenic, meaning that the supplied biomethanol is fully based on organic material and is as sustainable as can be found in the market today.
Biomethanol, a renewable and sustainable fuel, is expected to play a key role in reducing the environmental impact of the maritime sector in the coming years. The collaboration in the Port of Amsterdam reflects the shared dedication in countering the adverse effects of climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
Shipowners that are dedicated to reducing emissions and have methanol-ready vessels at their disposal can take advantage of this opportunity to achieve low emission reduction figures, setting an example in the maritime industry. Truck-to-ship deliveries are available upon request.
GoodFuels biomethanol has achieved an ISCC certified CO2 reduction of 92.4%. Over the past few months, a dedicated project team has worked to make biomethanol available as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based marine fuels. FincoEnergies has adapted its supply chain to ensure the swift and effective provision of this innovative product. A comprehensive safety audit has beem conducted by the Port of Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam. After it could be demonstrated that all safety requirements are met, FincoEnergies was granted a permit to supply its GoodFuels-branded biomethanol in the Amsterdam port area.
Daan Faber, Finco Project Manager Business Innovation said: “FincoEnergies is constantly looking for various sustainable energy carriers that can be used on land and water. Everything is aimed at supporting customers as optimally as possible in achieving their sustainability goals. We see biomethanol as an effective and scalable way to reduce emissions in the maritime sector in the short term, especially when compared to alternative energy carriers such as ammonia and hydrogen. It is valuable to see that our partners share this vision. Thanks to the great collaboration with Port of Amsterdam, we can now start supplying this sustainable fuel.”
Following this first operational supply point in the ARA region, GoodFuels aims to expand the use of biomethanol within the maritime industry. Through collaborations with shipowners, operators and other ports, its goal is to increase the availability and use of this sustainable fuel. This actively contributes to a cleaner maritime sector and a better world for future generations.
GoodFuels says that the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management’s DKTI-Transport scheme has been essential in enabling this development.
