Brazil: Be8’s B100 bio bunker fuel trial confirms 99.4% reduction in GHG
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Brazilian renewable energy company Be8 on Monday (2 March) said it has concluded a trial using Be8 BeVant®️100% biofuel on cargo vessel NM João Malmann with Navegação Aliança.
The company added the trial on the ship, operating in the inland navigation of Rio Grande do Sul, confirmed a 99.41% reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, compared to conventional marine diesel.
“The test was part of the 100% Biofuel Alliance Project, launched in 2024, bringing together technical and R&D teams from the two companies to accelerate more sustainable energy solutions for inland navigation, an essential model for the logistics development,” Be8 said in a social media post.
The operation was accompanied by Volvo Penta’s technical team, which analysed the performance of the biofuel and validated its application in the new line of marine engines.
“There were more than 50 hours of continuous navigation, covering Porto Alegre, Rio Grande, Pelotas and Guaíba, maintaining efficiency, safety and performance,” it added.
The company said the initiative reinforces the viability of Be8 BeVant®️ as a scalable solution with immediate impact.
Photo credit: Be8
Published: 4 March, 2026
