Baseblue collaborates with Stad Amsterdam on renewable biodiesel bunkering operation.
Baseblue, the marine power options supplier, has efficiently delivered renewable biodiesel to the Clipper Stad Amsterdam, a three-masted clipper recognised for its design, marking a major step in the direction of decarbonisation and contributing to a extra sustainable business.
The supply made by Baseblue was particularly an HVO30 mix consisting of HVO100 and 10PPM gasoil. HVO, derived from Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, represents a renewable diesel gasoline produced from vegetable oils via superior hydrotreating processes.
The operation’s success between Baseblue and Stad Amsterdam highlights the flexibleness and effectivity of each events, affirming their joint dedication to making sure a easy bunkering course of amidst the continued power transition.
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Daan C. Jager, Baseblue Dealer stated:
We’re proud to have been chosen by Stad Amsterdam to finish this provide of HVO30.
“This supply underscores Baseblue’s dedication to selling renewable biodiesel adoption, fostering sustainable practices inside the transport business, and serving to the sector to attain its emissions targets while aligning with its evolving wants.”
“Pushed by the brand new IMO GHG technique and new laws reminiscent of IMO CII, EU ETS, and FuelEU maritime, the demand for decrease carbon fuels is rising. Baseblue has been working laborious to ship the best gasoline on the most handy port and on the proper time to make sure biofuel availability at quite a few ports and on a worldwide scale,” added Daan Jager.
Reinoud van der Heijden, Operations Supervisor at Catom, stated:
We’re doing our utmost to maintain the CO2 footprint as restricted as doable.
“In fact, it’s of monumental assist that we’re a crusing ship with preselected routes, the place doable, to maximise beneficial wind instructions. Nevertheless, this crusing ship additionally has turbines and a fundamental engine. After an intensive research with the assistance of a scholar from the TU Delft, we had been sure that HVO30 gasoline was the best selection. Our objective is to sail with HVO100 finally, however to attain this; a number of checks should nonetheless be carried out in collaboration with our classification society.”
“Drop-in” renewable biodiesels reminiscent of HVO are a vital element of the long run gasoline combine for the maritime business. They will use the prevailing bunkering infrastructure, guaranteeing simpler provide worldwide. Moreover, all of the biofuels emit almost zero CO2 and SOx emissions, providing substantial environmental advantages.
Baseblue delivers marine biofuel to 3-masted clipper Stad Amsterdam, December 21, 2023
