NYK plans to launch full-scale biofuel trials in 2024
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japanese shipping company NYK plans to launch full-scale trials of the long-term use of biofuels in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels starting in fiscal 2024.
According to the report, NYK has already conducted several biofuel trials over the past couple of years. Specifically, the company’s data shows that since the 2019 fiscal year, short-term biofuel trials were carried out in about 10 vessels.
“While NYK has confirmed the safety of short-term biofuel use, NYK has not verified the impact of biofuels on the ship’s main engine, generator, motor, fuel supply system, etc., and the quality of biofuels after a certain storage period,” NYK said, adding that it had to ensure the stability of biofuel procurement when used in more vessels.
Category: Fuels
