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PIL in biofuels trial

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is the latest container carrier to trial the use of drop-in biofuels to reduce emissions.

Marcus Hand, Editor

April 11, 2022

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PIL Kota Megah  - Arriving at Singapore for biofuel bunkering 10 Ap 2022
Photo: PIL

PIL conducting test using a blend of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard the 3,500 teu vessel Kota Megah. FAME is largely produced from recycled cooking oils and renewable oil sources.

The Kota Megah arrived in Singapore on Sunday as part of the company’s China Pakistan service.

Lars Kastrup, Co-President and Executive Director, PIL, said, “This marine biofuel trial is another important step for us in our journey towards reducing carbon emissions across our fleet. While we have identified LNG, which reduces carbon emissions by around 20%, as the most immediate and pragmatic transitional fuel option for the ships which we recently ordered, we are also looking at similar practical solutions for our existing ships.

“We will continue to play our part in exploring and investing in the variety of decarbonisation solutions and technologies,” he added.

Last month PIL ordered four 14,000 teu, LNG dual-fuel newbuildings with Jiangnan Shipyard, China. The vessels will also be ammonia-ready.

CMA CGM, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are among other container lines that have trailed biofuels.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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