BMT delivers B100 biofuel in German port

German bunker supplier BMT has delivered a B100 biofuel stem in Cuxhaven.

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The company supplied 1,200 mt of biofuel made up of 100% used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) to the dredger vessel Kaishuu last week, Leonard Haskamp from BMT tells ENGINE. The biofuel was delivered by Glüsing Transport's bunker barge Finja.

BMT is working to be able to offer blends of biofuels and conventional marine fuels, including HSFO, VLSFO and MGO. “[The] Blending ratio depends on customer requirements,” Haskamp adds.

Lead times of three weeks are generally recommended for biofuel deliveries. “Since the stems now are more project-based with a few select partners I would indicate a conservative lead time of three weeks,” Haskamp said.

BMT plans to use its fleet of bunker barges to supply biofuel in other German ports as well. It is also looking into other feedstocks for biofuel blending.

By Nithin Chandran

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