Peninsula biofuel delivery in Barcelona

Peninsula successfully biofuel bunkered the containership Yantian Express with its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg.

The supply operation was carried out for Hapag-Lloyd in the Port of Barcelona.

The 88,500 GT vessel received 2,200mt of B30 VLSFO. The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC EU certified biodiesel derived from used cooking oil (UCOME).

The addition of the Aalborg to the Port of Barcelona facilitates the adoption of lower carbon marine fuels in the Western Mediterranean.

The close working relationship with the Port of Barcelona and their encouragement of alternative fuels supply has meant that Peninsula now supplies a range of bio blends and traditional fuels.

These sustainable fuels are ISCC EU certified, allowing ship owners to comply with Fuel EU Maritime regulations, EU ETS reductions and to reduce their CII ratings.

Victor Morales, chief commercial officer at Peninsula said: “We are proud to be offering a mix of conventional and alternative fuel solutions in the Port of Barcelona.

“We have recently seen good demand for biofuels, and are delighted to supply Hapag-Lloyd, who are taking positive action to reduce their GHG emissions.  Peninsula is providing a broad range of solutions, as we partner with forward-thinking shipping companies, like Hapag-Lloyd, on the road to net-zero.”