At a ceremony in Punta Arenas, in southern Chile, on 25 October, Antarctica21 and HIF Global signed an agreement whereby e-Gasoline will be tested for the operation of Zodiacs by Antarctica21’s flagship expedition vessel, Magellan Explorer.
The partnership is the first step in the Antarctica21 plan to shift its operations toward the exclusive use of e-Fuels. In the following years, Antarctica21 plans to expand the use of e-Fuels to include synthetic Marine Gas Oil (e-MGO).
This will give the ability to power Magellan Explorer’s main engines, as well as synthetic jet fuel for air operations, achieving full alignment between the company’s fuel usage and its sustainability goals.
The e-Fuel used for this partnership is locally sourced from HIF Global’s Haru Oni plant in Punta Arenas, in Chile’s Magallanes Region, where the company produces e-Fuel for various industrial applications. The plant’s approach has the potential to position Chile as a key element in the global energy transition.
This agreement is a concrete step that reaffirms our commitment to decarbonizing the planet. Our e-Fuels can make a difference today, not only transforming regional tourism but also contributing to a sustainable future in the White Continent.
…said Víctor Turpaud, CEO, HIF Latam.
