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The New Renewable Fuel With Green Diesel In Its Mixture Is The Company’s Next Bet For The Future Of The Global Market. Airbus Has Begun Testing The Product On The Vessel Ciudad De Cadiz And Aims To Minimize CO2 Emissions In Maritime Transport.
For this Tuesday (01/17), the aircraft manufacturing company Airbus is in the testing phase of its newest product for the global maritime transport market. The renewable fuel with green diesel in its mixture can ensure a strong minimization of pollutant gas emissions in the atmosphere. The tests will allow for the verification of the feasibility of using and commercializing the renewable fuel in the coming years.
Airbus’ New Renewable Fuel With Green Diesel Can Ensure More Sustainability And Environmental Commitment In Maritime Transport Operations
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Thus, the aircraft manufacturing company Airbus is testing its newest bet for the segment, a renewable fuel with green diesel in its composition.
The product is being used on the vessel Ciudad de Cadiz, which transports equipment to its factories in France, Italy, and Tunisia, to verify its feasibility in operations.
The production of green diesel is done by the Rotterdam company, while Neste supplies the fuel, which is made from leftover cooking oil and does not contain fossil fuels or additives.
Airbus expects that by the end of 18 months of testing, nearly one-third of the total fuel (around 330 tons) will be renewable, which will allow for a reduction of up to 20% in CO2 emissions during maritime transport.
Thus, during a year of testing on the Saint-Nazaire-Tunis-Naples-Saint-Nazaire route, Airbus hopes to avoid the emission of six thousand tons of CO2, thereby contributing to sustainability in global maritime transport.
The testing phase of the new fuel with green diesel will also allow Airbus to verify the feasibility of the product in the engine and the actual figures for minimizing pollutant gas emissions.
Vessel Used By The Company In Testing The New Fuel With Green Diesel Already Uses Biofuels In Its Maritime Transport Operations
The Ciudad de Cadiz is operated by Louis Dreyfus, which already has a history of testing with biofuels in its vessels, ensuring more sustainability and environmental commitment in its operations.
In April 2022, the vessel sailed with 30% biofuel in partnership with the Swedish shipbuilder Wisby Tanke.
This test was conducted to verify the feasibility of the mixture of the renewable fuel with marine fuel, as well as the risks and benefits regarding emissions during the operation.
The trip lasted 55 days, departing from the terminal in Ghent, Belgium, to another terminal of the company in Santos, Brazil.
Now, Airbus uses the new renewable fuel with green diesel to ensure its feasibility for future maritime transport projects.
Meet The Aircraft Manufacturer Airbus
Airbus is a leader in design, manufacture, and delivery of products, services, and aerospace solutions for customers worldwide.
With around 130,000 employees, the largest aerospace and aviation company in Europe and a global leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry.
The company builds the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently captures around half of all commercial aircraft orders.
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