ExxonMobil has successfully bunkered a bio marine fuel blend to a ro-ro vessel, Anvil Point, chartered by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) from Foreland Shipping. The fuel comprised a conventional 0.10% sulphur marine gas oil (ULSMGO) with a bio component of up to 7% that was made from waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME).
According to Stephen Cooper, Foreland’s general manager, Anvil Point achieved an estimated 5.7% lifecycle CO₂ emission reduction as a result of the switch from 100% conventional MGO. (1) “As a leading supplier to the MoD, we need to ensure that fuel quality is maintained at all times,” he said. “That’s why we decided to work with ExxonMobil Marine Fuels and its dedicated barge operator, Whitaker Tankers.” (2)
All four of Foreland Shipping’s vessels are currently under charter with the MoD.
“We believe this was the first bio marine fuel blend bunker delivery on the UK south coast and is the result of close collaboration between all stakeholders,” said Nathalie Freeman, ExxonMobil UK Marine Fuels Manager.
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1 CO₂ emission reduction estimate calculated in accordance with the IMO INTERIM GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF BIOFUELS UNDER REGULATIONS 26, 27 AND 28 OF MARPOL ANNEX VI (DCS AND CII) issued 24 July 2023 (INTERIM GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF BIOFUELS UNDER REGULATIONS 26, 27 (imo.org)) on a well-to-wake basis and using the IMO default emission factors for fossil marine fuels (MEPC 364 79 (imo.org)). Calculated estimate is specific to the batch of certified fuel used during this trial. Actual emissions results will vary based on a number of factors including equipment used, its maintenance, operating conditions and bio-blend rates and bio components used.
2 ExxonMobil makes no representation that your experience will be similar or identical to that of the customer in this testimonial. Actual results will vary depending on factors such as equipment used, its maintenance, operating conditions and fuel previously used.