Raízen and Wärtsilä to use ethanol for marine decarbonization
In Brazil, Raízen and Wärtsilä signed a Decarbonization Agreement to advance the reduction of emissions from the maritime sector. By studying the application of ethanol as a marine fuel, the new initiative aims to reduce GHG emissions, offer new options to customers looking for sustainable fuel alternatives and contribute substantially to the discussion of the energy transition in the sector globally.
Under its fleet decarbonization program, Wärtsilä has achieved a number of significant milestones to bring new sustainable solutions to the market, increase engine efficiency and support the decarbonization of marine operations. By conducting trials on its technology using ethanol as the main fuel in the Wärtsilä Sustainable Fuels engine laboratories and supporting Raízen in discussions with ship designers and shipowners, as well as regulations and compliance requirements for the use of cellulosic ethanol as a fuel, the agreement will help drive the integration of clean energy solutions in the maritime sector.
Category: Fuels
