Norwegian boxship owner MPC Container Ships (MPCC) and INERATEC, a supplier of sustainable fuels, have signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen.
The delivery is set to start in 2024. With this agreement, MPC Container Ships kickstarts the transition towards carbon-neutral, synthetic diesel in the shipping sector.
“While there will be a variety of different fuels in the future, the synthetic MDO produced by INERATEC is of particular relevance as it can be used both in conventional combustion engines on our existing vessels and as pilot fuel for our methanol powered newbuildings,” commented Constantin Baack, CEO of MPC Container Ships.
Furthermore, INERATEC has already started the manufacturing phase for its pioneer plant in Frankfurt, Germany, where the majority of sustainable fuel will be produced. After the commissioning phase, it will deliver up to 3.5 million liters of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), marine diesel and synthetic chemicals.
“Following projects that target the production of SAF, car fuel, and sustainable chemicals we are really happy to partner with MPCC to bring a sustainable product into the shipping industry,” commented Philipp Engelkamp, chief commercial officer of INERATEC.
