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Prio – One of the largest producers of biofuels announced the launch of a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 16/11/2020 às 13:39
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The Portuguese producer PRIO has launched a new mixture of biofuels for the naval industry, ships will no longer pollute the environment with the use of biodiesel according to the company

PRIO's new product contains 15% biodiesel made from residues from raw material recycling processes, produced in its Aveiro factory. According to the company, biofuels will be available in all Portuguese ports and soon in Brazilian ports.

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“As in the automotive sector, from now on ships will also be able to supply themselves with quality fuel, which will drastically reduce CO2 emissions and also consumption,” said Luís Nunes, director of PRIO Abastecimento, in a statement.

“By continuing to invest in biofuels, bringing them to maritime transport, we show our commitment not only to innovation in the biodiesel market, but also to sustainability”.

eco bunkers

Prio is going to launch Eco Bunkers, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation, developed from waste raw material recycling processes, produced at Prio's biodiesel factory, in Aveiro.

According to Prio, the Eco Bunkers, in addition to reducing CO18 emissions by up to 2%, also allow for a reduction in consumption of up to 5%. “It is, therefore, a fuel that combines quality, savings and sustainability, by promoting a circular economy by recycling waste that would otherwise have a high cost of treatment”, highlights the company.

About Prio

PRIO is the largest producer of biofuels in Portugal and the third largest European producer of biodiesel from waste raw materials. To ensure the disposal of these biofuels, it operates and supplies a network of more than 250 service stations from north to south of Portugal, in which it offers, in addition to conventional liquid fuels, charging for electric vehicles and gas vehicle refueling (GPL Auto ). To ensure its competitiveness in liquid fuels and LPG, PRIO operates an independent storage and primary logistics terminal in Aveiro, through which it can supply itself to the international market.

To ensure the supply of its biodiesel plant on the national market, PRIO coordinates the collection of used cooking oils and other residual raw materials at more than 600 collection points in Portugal.

PRIO has a leading position in electric mobility, thanks to its more than 10 years of experience and more than 150 charging points. In bottled gas, it now has a network of more than 2.000 points of sale. It is still starting its expansion into Spain, where it already operates 2 service stations. It has a 100% Portuguese operation and production base and has triple QSA certification (Quality, Safety and Environment) for the biodiesel plant and for the tank park.

Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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