A Odfjell officially started the operation of first green corridor fully functional between Brazil and EuropeUsing Sustainable B24 on maritime routes long-distance. According to a publication by the company itself on its website on December 15th, the initiative connects strategic ports in Brazil and Northern Europe and marks a concrete advance in the utilize of biofuels Certificates for navigation on the high seas.
Odfjell’s first green corridor between Brazil and Europe is now operational.
Unlike experimental projects, the Odfjell green corridor is already operating on a regular basis.With recurring voyages, guaranteed fuel, and logistical integration between ports, shipowners, and suppliers, the project reinforces the company’s assessment that low-carbon solutions are already available for operational application in maritime transport.
O first green corridor operational Odfjell It connects the Port of Rio Grande, in Brazil, to the European ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam. The route covers approximately 5.000 nautical miles across Brazil and Europe, being traversed by the company’s chemical tankers.
Are planned between 12 and 15 trips per year, with an average duration of approximately 40 days per crossingAll of these operations utilize B24 sustainable, resulting in significantly lower emissions compared to conventional marine fuel.
The green corridor is not a one-off initiative.but an ongoing operation integrated into the company’s decarbonization strategy.
Sustainable B24 and the role of biofuels in maritime navigation.
O B24 sustainable utilized by Odfjell In Brazil, it is a mixture composed of 24% renewable biodiesel derived from waste. e 76% VLSFO, low-sulfur marine fuel. This is a product certified and traceable, meeting international sustainability criteria.
The utilize of biofuels Becautilize B24 allows for reduced emissions without the necessary for major technical modifications to ships, its immediate adoption on long-distance ocean routes becomes feasible. This factor creates the sustainable B24 a pragmatic solution for the energy transition in maritime transport., especially in the short and medium term.
Supply contract guarantees scale for the Brazil-Europe green corridor.
To ensure continuity of first green corridor, Odfjell signed a supply contract for Sustainable B24 at the Port of Rio Grande, ensuring long-term fuel availability.
Furthermore, the ports of Rio Grande, Antwerp-Bruges e Rotterdam They work in a coordinated manner with the company to optimize port processesto reduce waiting times and increase operational efficiency.
Port cooperation is essential for the success of the green corridor between Brazil and Europe., contributing to the reduction of emissions not only during navigation, but also in land-based operations.
Odfjell assumes the costs and relocates forward without public subsidies.
One of the most relevant aspects of the initiative is the decision of Odfjell de self-finance the project, without resorting to government subsidies. By assuming the additional cost associated with biofuelsThe company eliminated the financial factor as a barrier to implementation.
According to CEO Harald Fotland, this approach allowed them to relocate directly to the actual operation of the green corridor. He stated that the initiative demonstrates that certified fuels, technologies, and infrastructure are already available to enable low-carbon shipping. The strategy reinforces Odfjell’s long-term commitment to decarbonization., going beyond one-off actions or demonstration projects.
Emissions reduction and Odfjell’s decarbonization strategy
The introduction of B24 sustainable No. first green corridor It is part of an ongoing effort by Odfjell to reduce its carbon footprint. Over the past decade, the company has managed to reduce its carbon intensity by more than 54%, compared to the 2008 benchmark index.
This result was achieved through technical improvements, operational optimization and, more recently, the structured incorporation of biofuels in the fleet. The green corridor consolidates cleaner fuels as a new strategic pillar., integrating the entire maritime value chain.
The Odfjell is aligned with International Maritime Organization tarreceives for 2030, as well as the European Union’s climate ambitions within the framework of the program fit for 55.
The project also relies on Memorandum of Understanding signed between Norway and Brazil in 2024, which lays the groundwork for the development of a sustainable transatlantic shipping corridor. This alignment reinforces the role of the green corridor as a replicable model for other global routes.
Institutional support strengthens the first green corridor.
The Norwegian Minister for Climate and Environment, Anders Bjelland EriksenHe highlighted that long-distance green corridors are still in their initial phase, and that the initiative of Odfjell This represents a crucial step towards zero emissions in maritime transport.
For him, the ocean is a commercial link between Brazil and Norway, and the new green corridor symbolizes international cooperation in favor of more sustainable shipping.
Biofuels as a viable solution for global maritime transport.
Studies highlight that maritime transport accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhoutilize gas emissionsThis creates initiatives like this essential to achieving the climate goals by 2050.
DNV’s Maritime CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, stated that the biofuels They represent a viable option for deep-water navigation, especially when associated with robust certification systems, as is the case with… B24 sustainable adopted by Odfjell.
An operational milestone for low-carbon shipping.
The start of operations for first green corridor across Brazil and Europe positions Odfjell as one of the global benchmarks in the decarbonization of maritime transport.
More than a pilot project, this is a regular, scalable, and financially viable operation., based on the continued utilize of certified biofuels.
The green corridor demonstrates that the energy transition in the maritime sector is already underway., combining clean fuel, efficient port infrastructure and international cooperation to reduce emissions on one of the most important trade routes in the Atlantic.
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