In late March, Efen (formerly NXT) and Wilson Sons carried out the first HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fueling operation in Brazil’s maritime sector. The operation was conducted at the Açu Liquid Bulk
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In late March, Efen (formerly NXT) and Wilson Sons carried out the first HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fueling operation in Brazil’s maritime sector. The operation was conducted at the Açu Liquid Bulk Terminal (TLA), owned by Vast Infraestrutura.
This marks the first test of HVO (a form of renewable diesel) on a marine vessel in Brazil and was approved in February by Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) HVO was imported by Efen (a joint venture between BP and Prumo Logística,) or tests on Wilson Sons’ tugs operating in the Port of Açu.
“This is a major milestone for Efen and all other companies involved and is a relevant step towards decarbonization in the Brazilian maritime and port sector,” said Efen CEO Rafael Pinheiro. “We supplied the first cubic meters of HVO and expect to expand the supply to other vessels of different sizes in the Port of Açu shortly.”
The green diesel study in Açu
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