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Singapore: GeoServe delivers its first supply of biofuel blend to Scorpio MR tanker

Firm supplied a B24 marine biofuel, a blend comprising 24% FAME of vegetable origin mixed with VLSFO, to Scorpio’s MR tanker “STI Larvotto” on 14 August in Singapore.

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September 7, 2023

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Voyage management solutions provider GeoServe on Monday (4 September) said it completed its first delivery of Biofuel blended bunkers onboard the Scorpio's MR tanker STI Larvotto in Singapore.

The vessel was supplied with B24 marine biofuel, a blend comprising 24% FAME of vegetable origin (used cooking oil) mixed with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The biofuel blend was delivered in Singapore on 14 August by an undisclosed oil major.

Sanjay Kapoor, CEO at GeoServe, said: “At GeoServe, we consider it our duty to guide our customers in achieving their emissions strategy, not merely as a practice, but as a responsibility.”

“Amidst all the discussions surrounding this, it’s imperative to grasp that emissions savings from Biofuel blends depend on multiple factors, including the source of sustainable materials, the blending proportion, and notably, the net calorific value of the fuel. We’ve observed that certain blend quality specifications could lead to increased consumption, effectively negating any envisioned emissions savings.”

After a comprehensive market and regulatory assessment, the GeoServe-supplied B24 blend was successfully utilised onboard STI Larvotto during its voyage from Singapore to New Zealand, resulting in a reduction of about 20% in CO2 emissions with no appreciable change in consumption.

The B24 blend was certified as ISSC & RED II compliant, with an IMO Cf of < 2.6, thereby improving the Vessel CII AER value for the voyage.

With EU ETS taxation expected to be enforced from 1 January 2024, and Fuel EU Maritime closely following, the firm said it was important for maritime stakeholders to carefully consider the right biofuel specifications as an attractive option for both profit and the planet.

Photo credit: GeoServe
Published: 7 September, 2023

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