TotalEnergies’ first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore

Last week, 700 metric tons of used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME)-based biofuel were transferred from the MAPLE, an IMO Type II chemical bunker tanker, to the Glovis Cosmos (pictured), a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). The UCOME biodiesel, produced from waste cooking oil in Southeast Asia, is certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) system.

This is the first time TotalEnergies has supplied a 100% biofuel bunker. Previously, the company blended UCOME-based biofuel with VLSFO at up to 30%. Using B100 biofuel has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80-90% compared to traditional marine fuels on a well-to-wake basis. 

“We are delighted to have successfully delivered our first B100 biofuel bunker,” said Louise Tricoire, senior vice president aviation and marine fuels, TotalEnergies. “This achievement reinforces our dedication to providing sustainable and innovative solutions to the shipping industry as it navigates the complexities of decarbonisation.”

TotalEnergies has also been involved in biofuel pilot projects with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and is developing advanced biofuel blends at its R&D center in France.

In addition to biofuels, the company supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-methane bunker fuel in several regions.