Peninsula announces biofuel delivery in the Port of Barcelona

In Ireland, Peninsula announced the successful biofuel bunkering of the containership Yantian Express by its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg. 

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

Peninsula said that 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 firm highlighted that the addition of the Aalborg to the Port de Barcelona facilitates the adoption of lower carbon marine fuels in the Western Mediterranean. 

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.”

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