Stena Oil completes its first-ever biofuel bunkering operation 

Marine fuels supplier in the Nordics, Stena Oil, on Friday (27 October) said it carried out a bunkering operation to Dalaro Shipping’s Oslo Wave 3, a 17,485 DWT cargo vessel, on 26 October.

Stena Oil said the bunkered B25 fuel is composed of 25% rapeseed methyl ester (RME) and 75% marine gasoil. 

“We recognize the growing significance of sustainability within the shipping industry, particularly considering tightening emission regulations. Providing a wide variety of alternative fuels is therefore a significant aspect for us and our customers,” it said in a statement.

Jenny Eriksson, Bunker Trader at Stena Oil, said: “As sustainability concerns gain momentum within the shipping sector and emissions regulations become more stringent, the necessity of diversifying fuel alternatives beyond traditional selections takes on added significance. Consequently, we anticipate a steady growth in the biofuels market.”

Nils Östman, Head of Operations at Dalaro Shipping, said: “Dalaro is, together with our head owner Oslo Bulk, very focused on reducing our GHG emissions. The usage of biofuel and other types of alternatives to conventional bunker fuels heralds a crucial step toward a sustainable maritime future where vessels can navigate with a much lower carbon footprint.”

“Conducting this biofuel trial is one of several important steps Dalaro is taking to prepare our vessels for the future.”

Photo credit: Stena Oil
Published: 30 October, 2023