Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has successfully completed bunkering of biodiesel-blended marine fuel (biofuel) in Singapore on the MOL-owned capsize bulk carrier, ‘Lambert Maru’, which serves global mining company, Anglo American.
Lambert Maru’s voyage is reported to be underway, powered by biofuel as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. The voyage represents an advanced case of using the MOL Group’s carbon inset program framework, Blue Action Net-Zero Alliance, which was launched to achieve net-zero emissions in maritime transportation. The GHG reduction value delivered through this voyage will be allocated to Anglo American using digital certification. It can be incorporated into integrated reports or other disclosures as part of its Scope 3 reduction activities.
The biofuel used for the voyage is a B30 blend certified under ISCC-EU, consisting of 30% biomass (organic resources derived from living organisms, such as waste cooking oil). It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions during navigation by about 30% compared to conventional fossil fuels.
Image: ‘Lambert Maru’ being bunkered with biofuel (source: MOL)
