Neutral Fuels And GAC Bunker Fuels Partner To Reduce Maritime Carbon Emissions
GAC Bunker Fuels Limited (‘GAC Bunker Fuels’) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels to market its marine gas oil diesel blend specifically developed for shipping clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and India. The two will also work together to expand the number of supply points throughout the Middle East and Africa.
Gary Hubbard, Chief Commercial Officer of Neutral Fuels, said: “The partnership is a long-term joint commitment that will accelerate the decarbonisation of a sector essential to global trade. Deploying our net-zero biofuel in the maritime sector will play a key role in helping to achieve the new carbon emission reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organisation. Adoption of cleaner biofuels is much quicker when we work in close collaboration with leading companies such as the GAC Group. It means that the whole sector can become part of the solution to climate change, rather than remaining part of the problem.”
Marine gasoil (MGO) emits 3.22 tonnes of carbon dioxide and equivalents per metric tonne, which can be significantly reduced by the blending of pure net-zero biofuel in varying increments.
GAC cares about sustainability, as evidenced by the Group joining the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting To Zero Coalition in March this year. A division of the GAC Group, GAC Bunker Fuels is making good progress on its drive to switch from oil-based marine fuels to fuels with a much smaller environmental impact, such as biofuels and LNG, and is well on track to achieve its carbon zero target by 2030.
Martyn McMahon, GAC Bunker Fuels’ Global Commercial Manager, commented: “As a leader in our industry, we have a responsibility to do the right thing. We have to play our part in helping to achieve the United Nations’ sustainable development goal on climate action. Hence our commitment to adapt, reduce and mitigate our activities’ negative impact on the environment and contribution to climate change.”
Increasingly, shipping companies looking for cost-effective ways to meet their carbon emission reduction targets are relying on their suppliers to offer sustainable alternatives.
McMahon continued: “The quicker we adapt our thinking and behaviour to reduce carbon emissions, the better for everyone. We want to work with like-minded partners and customers who share the same sustainability goals and passion as us.”
GAC Bunker Fuels is the world’s only bunkering company with an integrated ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification for bunker procurement.
Press Release
Shipping News You Would Like:
Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction
Latest Shipping News You Would Like:
Ukraine Claims Killing Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Commander And 33 Officers In Crimean Attack
New Port Welcomes The Biggest Cruise Ship Of the Season MSC Meravigilia
US Navy Announces Firing Captain Of Missile Submarine USS Alabama For Loss Of Confidence
China Building A StarWars Style SuperShip To Strengthen Its Naval Fleet For Countering U.S
Sri Lanka Denies Permission To Chinese Ship To Dock, Says Indian Security Concerns Important For Colombo
Get the Latest Maritime News Delivered to Your Inbox!
Our free, fast, and fun newsletter on the global maritime industry, delivered everyday.