ExxonMobil has successfully delivered a B25 bio marine fuel blend to Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel Colorado Express, marking a significant step forward in the shipping company’s decarbonization efforts. The blend, which combines ExxonMobil’s Premium HDME 50™ fuel with waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) from used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME), offers a 20.1% reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional marine fuel formulations.
The fuel blend met the requirements of ISO 8217:20173, with the FAME component aligning with EN 142144 sustainability standards. The bio component used in the fuel was certified as meeting the sustainability criteria of the EU’s RED II regulation, ensuring the feedstocks did not compete with food production.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Colorado Express, which is powered by a Wärtsilä 10RT-flex96C main engine, bunkered 1,320 metric tonnes of the biofuel blend in Antwerp. Following the bunkering, the vessel reported successful operation, with both NOx and particulate emissions remaining within accepted limits. The positive operational experience with the bio-ULSFO blend further solidifies Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon fleet operations by 2045.
Nikolai Doerner, Senior Manager of Biofuels at Hapag-Lloyd, expressed satisfaction with the new bio-ULSFO blend, stating, “Our operational experience with this product is positive, and we look forward to increasing bio-ULSFO consumption in the future.”
ExxonMobil has expanded its range of bio marine fuel blends, now offering B25 ULSFO, B30 VLSFO, B7 MGO, and B10 HSFO, providing customers with more options to meet their engine operations and GHG emission reduction goals.
Pelin Gillis, Marine Fuels Sales Manager at ExxonMobil, highlighted the company’s commitment to helping customers reduce their GHG emissions, adding, “We are proud to support Hapag-Lloyd on their journey to a lower GHG emissions future.”
This successful bunkering aligns with ExxonMobil’s ongoing efforts to provide cleaner fuels and support its customers in reducing their environmental footprint, further cementing its role as a key partner in the decarbonization of the maritime industry.
About Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd is among the world’s top liner shipping companies, with a fleet of 287 modern container ships offering a total transport capacity of 2.2 million TEU. Operating the largest fleet under the German flag, Hapag-Lloyd maintains a presence in 140 countries through 13,700 employees and 400 offices worldwide. In addition to its vast container fleet, which includes a leading reefer segment, the company has equity stakes in 20 terminals across Europe, Latin America, North America, India, and North Africa, offering comprehensive logistics services at select locations.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, committed to creating solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. With a primary focus on Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions, the company provides products essential for modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies.
As a leader in the industry, ExxonMobil holds an extensive portfolio of resources and operates one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies globally. Additionally, ExxonMobil manages the largest CO2 pipeline network in the United States.
In line with its commitment to sustainability, ExxonMobil’s 2030 plans include a 20%-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity, alongside significant reductions in upstream intensity, methane intensity, and flaring intensity. These goals aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets compared to 2016 levels.
Looking to the future, ExxonMobil is dedicated to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets by 2050, supported by advancements in technology and consistent government policies.
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