First sustainable biofuel bunkering for UECC PCTC
The successful biofuel bunkering operation was completed at the port of Vlissingen in the Netherlands in a collaboration between UECC, the bunker fuel supplier GoodFuels, and the vessel’s joint owner NYK. GoodFuels supplied the 470 tonne stem of B30 fuel, comprised of VLSFO and 30% sustainable biofuel, to UECC on 27 May, 2023.
NYK provided technical support throughout the operation and is working closely with UECC to monitor the biofuel’s performance on Emerald Leader.
GoodFuels is at pains to clarify that its biofuel, which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional fossil fuels, is sourced from renewable and sustainable feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue. As such, it does not compete with food production or cause deforestation.
“This momentous delivery of next-generation biofuel represents another significant step forward in our sustainability journey,” said Mr. Daniel Gent, Energy and Sustainability Manager for UECC. “We are proud to partner with GoodFuels and NYK to bring this innovative and environmentally friendly solution to our customers. By bunkering biofuel for the first time on a UECC time-chartered vessel, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and providing cleaner transportation options.”
The utilisation of advanced sustainable biofuel on the Emerald Leader, which operates on UECC’s North South Trade, connecting the Eastern Mediterranean with Northern Europe, will significantly reduce the carbon intensity of UECC’s operations.
