Tata Steel achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first full-laden voyage powered by B24 biofuel blend from East Coast Australia to India.
As informed by the company, the MV Cape XL, loaded with coal, departed from Gladstone port on April 17, 2024, and reached Kalinga International Coal Terminal Paradip Private Ltd. (KICTPPL) port on May 8, 2024. Using B24 biofuel, the vessel allegedly reduced carbon emissions by approximately 20% compared to traditional VLSFO fuel, aligning with Tata Steel’s Scope 3 reduction targets.
The vessel loaded with 148,500 metric tons of coal, sailed from Gladstone port and docked at Kalinga International Coal Terminal Paradip Private Ltd. (KICTPPL) port.
Despite fuel availability challenges, Tata Steel collaborated with partners Cargill and Banle Energy International Limited to execute this shipment. The B24 blend, comprising 24% used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) and 76% VLSFO, represents the current benchmark grade for marine biofuel.
Tags: Australia, Biofuels, India, MV Cape XL, Vessel
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