Jan De Nul Group announced that it will partner with the Flemish government to implement a minimum CO2 reduction obligation of 15% for 80% of the maintenance dredging contracts in Flanders by 2022 at the latest.
The option for an 100% renewable fuel is in line with the company’s effort towards a greener and more sustainable future in the shipping industry.
Moreover, the company also stated that its trailing suction hopper dredger Alexander von Humboldt is now sailing on renewable biofuel ‘from certified and sustainable waste streams’ supplied by biofuels specialist GoodFuels, with whom Jan De Nul has a multi-year agreement.
The dredger will conduct maintenance dredging operations in the maritime access routes on the North Sea and in Flemish ports.
Bart Praet, Head of the Dredging Benelux department at Jan De Nul Group commented
Why wait until tomorrow when it’s already possible today? We need concrete action…At the same time, we are urging our colleagues in the sector to follow our example in a renewable and climate-neutral trajectory. We are continuing to work hard on our energy transition, relying on innovative solutions.
In line with the EU’s 2050 target on reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases by 80% to 95%, compared to 1990, of which at least 40% of the reduction must be realised by 2030, Jan De Nul follows as well the path on reducing shipping emissions.
Also, Michel Deruyck, Head of the Jan De Nul Energy department added that the company’s energy transition can start today,as by cooperating with engine manufacturers and other suppliers they know what is technically feasible.
Concluding, in early June the company revealed its commitment to reduce CO₂ emissions by 15% a year during maintenance dredging works at the Nieuwpoort coastal marina.
