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Vitol Bunkers and Olam Agri completed the first bio-bunkering operation for vessels in Singapore, using very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) co-processed with cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL).
This operation represents a breakthrough in the search for practical and scalable alternatives to conventional marine fuels, and demonstrates that significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions can be achieved without modifying vessel operations.
"The successful deployment of this product, which achieved verified greenhouse gas mitigation and ensured operational integrity, constitutes a definitive proof of concept. This milestone validates a traditionally risk-averse sector, demonstrating that a previously discarded bioproduct solution can be operationally viable and sustainable. We thank the vessel owner Atlantic Lloyd, their technical managers, and Vitol for their cooperation and support in conducting this trial. We look forward to further deepening our collaboration," stated Martín Fynbo, Head of Marine Supplies at Olam Agri's shipping division.
The vessel MV Scion Mathilda received 246.5 metric tons of co-processed VLSFO at the Port of Singapore, comprising 212 metric tons of conventional VLSFO and 34.5 metric tons of co-processed CNSL VLSFO. The product was supplied by Vitol Bunkers and procured by Olam Agri's shipping division.
The fuel was consumed from Caofeidian (China) to Rotterdam (Netherlands), followed by a ballast leg from Rotterdam to Barcarena (Brazil). The total fuel consumption during the voyage was 1,354 MT of VLSFO, 101 MT of MGO, and 34.1 MT of co-processed VLSFO.
The co-processed VLSFO has a GHG intensity of 2.02 gCO2eq/MJ, resulting in savings of at least 120 tons of CO2eq compared to conventional VLSFO on an equivalent basis. This result was achieved without the need for additional onboard handling or fuel treatment.
