Norden, in partnership with MASH Makes, has successfully completed a vessel trial of a biofuel blend on an ocean-going ship.
The B20 blend of MASH Makes’ biofuel was used on an auxiliary engine during a roundtrip voyage between Singapore and Brazil. Norden, which acquired a minority stake in MASH Makes in 2023, has since been working closely with the company to test and certify the biofuel for marine applications.
Drop-in biofuels are an important part of NORDEN’s transition to lower emissions for our customers in the here and now. This trial proves that MASH Makes’ biofuel is suitable for marine engines, and it marks an important milestone towards bringing the fuel into our operation,
… said Henrik Røjel, Head of Decarbonisation and Climate Solutions at Norden.
The next stage of development will involve trials on a vessel’s main engine. Norden’s biofuel experts, Federica Conti and Jan Seidl-Zelenka, were onboard during the trial to assess the fuel’s performance.
As informed, the successful trial was made possible with support from Synergy Marine Group and the ship’s crew, whose contributions were essential to the operation.
Our biofuel meets the technical requirements of the shipping industry and can be used in unmodified engines. It’s a seamless, scalable alternative ready to cut emissions today,
… commented MASH Makes CEO, Jakob Bejbro Andersen
