MOL conducts biofuel technical trial voyage on coal carrier

This is a first trial navigation by a Japanese electric power firm.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea.

In a statement, MOL said the biofuel used for this refueling is ISCC-EU certified and is a blend of 30% organic resources derived from living organisms, such as waste cooking oil, and mineral oil (B30). It is expected to reduce carbon emissions during navigation by approximately 30% compared to conventional fossil fuels.

HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power Company, then began technical trial voyages using biofuel.

This marks the first use of B30 in a technical trial navigation by a Japanese electric power company. The use of biofuels requires no modifications to conventional marine diesel engines, making them an effective alternative to fossil fuels and an effective means of reducing GHG emissions.