Cepsa supplies biofuels to Japan’s NYK line

Cepsa has delivered second-generation biofuels to Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras.
For the delivery of 1,030 tons of Cepsa-produced B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, the Bahía Levante used 100% renewable diesel (HVO) while sailing and supplying the 2G biofuel in the harbor, and battery power when docked.
With this, Cepsa further solidifies its position as a benchmark in the energy transition and a leader in the supply of energy for maritime transportation.
Samir Fernández, director of marine fuel solutions at Cepsa, said: “As the shipping industry steps up its pursuit of decarbonisation solutions, we are determined to maintain our leadership in marine fuel supply, offering our customers increasingly sustainable solutions through vessels that also comply with regulatory requirements.
“We are delighted that our second-generation biofuels are continuing to be harnessed by the maritime industry as they progress on their decarbonisation journey. The supply to NYK emphasizes our double effort to support our customers in their decarbonisation journeys and decarbonize our own operations.”
The use of biofuels enables shipping companies to stay ahead of the decarbonisation objectives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union.
The IMO recently updated its strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transportation, establishing ambitious targets that will incrementally rise from 20% in 2030 to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, compared to 2008 levels.
Meanwhile, the European Commission’s Fit for 55 package includes the Fuel EU Maritimelegislative initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity in maritime transport by 2% in 2025, 6% in 2030 and 80% in 2050, compared to 2020 levels, promoting the use of sustainable fuels.