Norden, BHP forge biofuel partnership to lower CO2 emissions

Danish shipping company Norden and global mining firm BHP have signed an agreement for 100% biofuel (B100) to be used by Norden’s ship on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands.

As informed, the Capesize vessel Nord Steel will use approximately 1,000 tonnes of B100 on its trip to the Netherlands. According to Norden, this is projected to reduce a total of 2,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to an equivalent voyage using conventional fossil maritime fuel.

Furthermore, the company noted that this will be the largest quantity of biofuel used on a single voyage by Norden.

“Since our first biofuel trial in 2021, BHP has introduced biofuel blends into the fuel mix for selected voyages on our major shipping routes. We are delighted to work with like-minded partners like NORDEN to consume biofuel as a contribution towards decarbonising supply chain emissions,” BHP’s Head of Maritime, Sarah Greenough, said.

“BHP is taking a leading role in helping to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping, so we are immensely proud of the trust they have put in us, supporting them in their efforts to see lower supply chain emissions,” stated Jan Rindbo, CEO of Norden.

“Biofuels are an integral part of our ambition to decarbonise our customers’ supply chains, as it can be applied directly onto our +500 operated vessels without any engine modifications, while delivering instant reductions to the benefit of our customers.”

In 2018, Norden became the first shipping company to perform a commercial shipment using B100. Since then, the shipowner has pioneered the use of biofuels with its latest investment in bio-oil scale-up producer MASH Makes and with the development of the Norden. Book & Claim initiative.

In May this year, the shipping firm completed its first B100 biofuel bunkering in Singapore, reaching a new milestone in its ambition to contribute to the industry’s decarbonization.