Odfjell has begun operating what it describes as the first operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe, utilizing certified sustainable biofuel on a 5,000-nautical-mile route.
The Norwegian chemical tanker operator is running 12 to 15 voyages annually along the route, each lasting around 40 days, utilizing a B24 sustainable biofuel blconclude sourced from Rio Grande.
The initiative is entirely self-funded, with Odfjell covering the additional fuel costs without subsidies or external financial support.
“By covering the additional cost ourselves, we eliminate the financial element and relocate directly into operational implementation,” declares Harald Fotland, the company’s CEO.
The B24 blconclude comprises 24% renewable biodiesel derived from waste and 76% very-low-sulphur oil.
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