Sustainable Fuel Initiatives in the UK and the Pacific
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI HVO Fuel Trial
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI are teaming up to try out a new kind of fuel called Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This fuel is meant to help reduce carbon emissions in Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
Last year, Suttons Tankers tested HVO fuel in some of their trucks and saw an 80% decrease in carbon emissions. Now, they are working with Nippon Gases UKI to see how HVO can benefit both of their operations.
During the trial, a group of Suttons Tankers trucks in Stockton that work with Nippon Gases will use a mix of HVO fuel. Rajat Bhardwaj from Suttons Tankers is excited about the trial and hopes it will continue to lower emissions. Joanne Rawlinson from Nippon Gases UKI is also looking forward to seeing how HVO fuel can help reduce their carbon footprint.
Fiji Airways and Partners Exploring SAF Production in the Pacific
Fiji Airways is teaming up with the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited and Lee Enterprises Consulting to see if they can make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Fiji. This project is funded by The Asian Development Bank and aims to support sustainable aviation and agriculture in the Pacific region.
The study will look at using sugarcane and its byproducts to make ethanol, which can then be turned into SAF. They will also explore using molasses, sugar, bagasse, and biomass as potential sources for SAF production.
Jason White from Lee Enterprises Consulting believes that partnerships like this are important for addressing climate change. Peter Seares from Fiji Airways is excited about the project and hopes it will help Fiji meet its sustainability goals while also boosting the local sugar industry and creating new jobs.