As of February 9, 2025, NYK started a biofuel test run on its coal carrier Noshiro Maru, which is operated for Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. [1] This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company. Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Co., Ltd. in the Keihin area facilitated the supply of the biofuel. Biofuels are made from organic resources (biomass) of biological origin, and are considered to produce virtually zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions when combusted. Since they can be used in heavy-oil powered ship engines, biofuels are considered a key means of reducing GHG emissions during the energy transition. Using biofuels in sea navigation also reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions generated by transporting customers’ cargo. NYK intends to continue introducing biofuels and reducing GHG emissions in their customers’ supply chains, while promoting decarbonization in maritime transport.
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