Biofuel trials onboard Capital Ship Management tanker to advance research for alternative fuels.Share this news item
Nick Brown, LR Group CEO said: “There is a keen interest in the shipping industry to learn more about the use of biofuels as we navigate the IMO’s GHG ambitions, specifically the potential for emissions reduction, compatibility with existing bunkering technologies and associated costs. We are delighted to be working with Capital on this pilot project to test the safe use of biofuels in shipping. We hope to build on years of experience and utilise unmatched expertise and analytical capabilities in fuel testing to advance the wider industry’s search for low-to-zero carbon fuels and technologies.”
Nikolaos Vaporis, Capital Chief Technical Officer said: “We support research on various decarbonisation solutions such as the use of biofuels, as part of our commitment to contribute to the industry’s carbon footprint reduction, in line with the IMO GHG emissions reduction agenda. We are especially pleased to participate in this project, as it is an opportunity to work with LR and remain at the forefront of environmental innovation.