In collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis Advisory Service, Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT, United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been assessing and evaluating a cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel.
As part of this partnership, ACT created a CNSL-based biofuel known as FSI.100. Following testing on various blend combinations the biofuel received approval from engine manufacturers as a 30% blend component in a distillate DMA marine fuel oil, cleared by OEM, Class, and flag administrations, for sea-trial stages.
According to UECC, the use of this kind of biofuel reduces waste, promotes resource efficiency, and utilises sustainable land use practices. The CNSL-based fuel exhibits high-quality maritime fuel properties such as ultra-low sulphur and winter-spec pour points as well as delivering significant GHG savings with well-to-wake emissions reductions of 90% compared to conventional maritime fuels.
UECC stated that it recognised the importance of thorough evaluation and transparency in sustainable fuel procurement which ensures the reliability and safety of operations while blending unestablished biofuel feedstocks in marine fuels.
“UECC is proud to lead the industry in not only implementing creative solutions but also establishing a blueprint for the critical assessment of future fuels such as CNSL-based FSI.100, which holds great potential for sustainable shipping,” said Daniel Gent, energy and sustainability manager at UECC.
