In New Zealand, bp Marine, part of bp’s trading and shipping business, said it has entered into a long-term supply agreement with integrated transport company StraitNZ, which includes the supply of marine biofuels in the port of Wellington.
“This is the first of its kind for the Port of Wellington,” said global head of bp Marine, Eddie Gauci. “bp is making a major investment across our Wellington Terminal network, in preparation for the introduction of marine biofuel blends.”
bp Marine’s new Wellington offer will comprise the supply of marine fuels by barge, including the region’s first bio-VLSFO, to its customers from early 2024.
The fuel will include a 24% Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester (UCOME) biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO). The UCOME component is certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System (ISCC), the firm said.
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