The case for adopting biofuels in the next five years
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Pierre Poitras, Technical Consultant, Conidia Bioscience
The maritime industry’s appetite for biofuels is reflected in marine engine development and successful sea-going trials of both biofuel blends and pure biofuels. CBH Group and Oldendorff Carriers Australia’s first biofuel-powered grain ship is preparing to set sail while Maersk Tankers and BP have completed a successful test of biofuel as a drop-in-fuel with no modification to the engine or infrastructure.
Conidia, who supply the industry leading FUELSTAT® test kits for microbiological growth in marine fuels, will be discussing how the higher levels of biofuel in marine fuel blends can lead to increased water entrainment, with a greater potential for MBG. Operators should now be considering the use of test kits, such as FUELSTAT® as part of their regular monitoring regime.
Panellists
- Yousef El Bagoury, Naval Architect, CSL Group
- Michael Banning, Technical Consultant Fuel Specialist and Surveyor, Exponent International
- Pierre Poitras, Technical Consultant, Conidia Bioscience
Thur 24 February
14:00-14:45 GMT
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