Superyacht runs on HVO during trial

In France, on November 7, in La Seyne sur Mer, for the first time, the 44 meter superyacht LAMMOUCHE, took delivery of 15,000 liters of second-generation biofuel. A simple transaction, but behind it there was a whole preparation phase. This included six months of discussions with the engine manufacturer Caterpillar, class approval for stability as well as agreement from the owning and management companies.

The new fuel, marketed by Fioul 83, is called Cristal Power XTL 100. It is an HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) product, and therefore 100 percent renewable, because it comes from the recycling of used cooking oil, treated with hydrogen and mixed with fresh cooking oil. Having the same chemical structure as traditional diesel fuels, it can be used without modification in current diesel engines.

Where this fuel scores points is that it can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent and particulates by up to 80 percent, nor does it create black smoke. To underline their commitment to the ecological cause, for each cubic meter of fuel delivered, Fioul 83, also undertakes to plant a tree in France, via the Plantons pour l’Avenir association.