Chimbusco Pan Nation completes first bio bunker fuel supply for boxship in Hong Kong

Hong Kong-based marine fuel oil supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co., Ltd (CPN) on Wednesday (22 November 2023) successfully supplied over 2,000 metric tonnes (mt) of ISCC-Eu certified UCOME-based B24 marine biofuel to a A.P. Moller – Maersk container line vessel, GSL Kithira.

The firm said the bunkering operation marked the first B24 biofuel supply in Hong Kong for container line vessels, as well as the first one with more than 2,000 mt, setting a new standard in the region’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

“This pioneering move further steered CPN’s leadership in Hong Kong market with its adoption of cleaner, more sustainable alternative fuel within the maritime industry,” the firm said in a statement.

“B24 marine biofuel is a blend of 24% B100 biodiesel and Marine Fuel Oil, which significantly reduces carbon emissions and lowers its carbon footprint. Such product aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and reducing environmental impact.”

The firm added the cooperation on marine biofuel supply between Maersk and CPN in Hong Kong is expected to pave the way for a more widespread adoption of eco-friendly alternative fuels in the maritime industry. 

“This successful supply operation also underlines CPN’s role as a frontrunner in the transition towards more sustainable marine fuel options,” it said. 

CPN added it will continue to explore and expand its capabilities in marine biofuel solutions and that this initiative serves as a clear indicator of CPN’s potential to handle larger volumes and more diverse types of sustainable alternative marine fuels in the future.

Photo credit: Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical
Published: 23 November, 2023