Moeve has begun supplying biofuels to customers in Ceuta and has become the first company to offer second-generation (2G) biofuels at the port.
The 2G biofuels, produced at Moeve’s Energy Park in Algeciras, are derived from non-food biomass sources such as waste and inedible plant materials, making them a more sustainable alternative with less impact on food supply compared to first-generation biofuels.
Furthermore, Moeve reports that these fuels can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% over their full life cycle when compared to fossil fuels.
Second-generation biofuels, often referred to as advanced biofuels, are produced from a variety of non-food biomass sources. In this context, biomass refers to plant matter and animal waste specifically used as fuel.
In contrast, first-generation biofuels are derived from sugar and starch-based crops such as sugarcane and corn, as well as edible oils like rapeseed and soybean oil. These feedstocks are typically processed into bioethanol and biodiesel.
The company has stated to media outlets that this initial delivery of 2G biofuel to Ceuta marks a step toward expanding the range of marine fuels and sustainable energy options available at the port. Moeve also acknowledged the cooperation of the Port Authority of Ceuta and Ducar Terminal in enabling the introduction of biofuels in the area.
