Offshore operator Solstad now offers certified renewable biodiesel to its clients to decarbonise existing offshore vessels in the transition period towards zero-emission technologies in the future.
This initiative is part of Solstad’s strategy to decrease its environmental footprint. In a step towards reducing GHG emissions, Solstad has recently bunkered about 500 m³ of certified renewable biodiesel (HVO) on the AHTS Normand Prosper in Mandal, Southern Norway. After bunkering, Normand Prosper installed the mooring spread for a semisubmersible drilling unit in the Norwegian Sea.
HVO is a ‘drop in’ fuel that can be used in existing vessel machinery without costly modifications. The fuel is made from 100% renewable raw materials such as waste and residues and does not use food crops in the production.
The use of renewable biodiesel is expected to reduce GHG emissions by over 90% from well to wake, showcasing commitment to sustainable practices. Eco-1 Bioenergi is the company sourcing the renewable biodiesel and which facilitated the bunkering process in Mandal.
Sustainability Director, Solstad, Tor Inge Dale said: “This renewable biodiesel pilot is strategically important for Solstad. It demonstrates our commitment to significantly reducing GHG emissions and reinforces our dedication to sustainable practices within the industry.” s
Image: ‘Normand Prosper’ has successfully operated on bio-fuel (source: Solstad)
