For the first time in Brazil, biodiesel will be tested in marine engines. A Danish fuel group in partnership with Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) will test the adding of 7% biodiesel to marine diesel oil. The results are expected to be presented within eight months as to confirm the potential of the biodiesel and its contribution to a sustainable public policy for the shipping industry. The project aims at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, taking advantage of the potential of this renewable energy source in Brazil, which ranks second among the leading biofuel producing countries. “By enabling biodiesel in fuels for maritime engines, seeking the global approval of this product, biodiesel producers will be able to increase production and the possibility of exporting this input to the international bunker industry. As Brazil has vast potential for producing renewable raw materials, agribusiness segments also tend to be positively impacted. An example is the soybean meal, which is the main ingredient in animal feed and could have its price reduced due to the increase in soy crushing for biodiesel production”, explains Flavio Ribeiro, the president of Bunker One.
Source: Agrolink (*Translated by Ia Niani)