Biodiesel sea trial to be conducted on harbour craft in Singapore
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Shipbuilder Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) recently signed a Research Collaboration Agreement with NTU Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore Pte Ltd, and the China Classification Society Singapore.
Pinnacle Marine said the agreement focuses on a 1000-hour continuous run of pure FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biodiesel, known as B100, in a newly built 16-metre aluminium hulled harbour craft within Singapore Port Limits.
“The aim of the research is to evaluate the engine performance and emissions data associated with the long-term use of B100, as well as to develop guidelines for the storage, handling, and bunkering of B100,” it said in a social media post.
“This research will be the first of its kind in Singapore, and we believe it will greatly benefit the harbour craft community and advance our journey toward net zero emission.”
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Published: 21 October 2024
