Cepsa has made its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels to the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona.
More supplies have been confirmed for the coming months, with biofuels regularly available at the Ports of Barcelona and Algeciras.
The fuel supplied contains 24% sustainable components, which will prevent the emission of approximately 3,000 tons of CO2.
Operated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the Norwegian Escape, a 1,069-foot passenger ship, received its first supply in late July and is scheduled to maintain its biofuel supply throughout the EU season.
Cepsa also supplied biofuel to two other NCLH-operated vessels, the 734-foot Seven Seas Voyager and the 785-foot Oceania Riviera, in early August.
Samir Fernández, director of marine fuel solutions at Cepsa, commented: “We are delighted that second-generation biofuels are being used by the cruise industry on its journey towards decarbonization.
Marine fuels can be used on ships without the need to modify their engines, and they have a high potential for reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels, achieving a reduction of up to 90% over their life cycle, making them an ideal immediate solution.”
This development comes at a time when the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is focusing its attention on ensuring the industry has sufficient access to low-carbon fuels in the pursuit of net-zero carbon cruises.
Follow cruise news at Cruisesnews.es
