Japan’s 1st Coastal Vessel Powered With Chemical-Free Biofuel Successfully Operated

Japan’s 1st Coastal Vessel Powered With Chemical-Free Biofuel Successfully Operated

Japan recently achieved a historic milestone by powering a coastal vessel with biofuel derived from used cooking oil that was not chemically treated.

This innovative initiative marks Japan’s first use of this type of biofuel for marine vessels.

Credit: MOL

The biofuel used in this revolutionary project is a blend of waste cooking oil sourced from Japanese vegetable oils and fats and heavy fuel oil.

This creative strategy is a significant step in Japan’s efforts to investigate alternative fuels for...

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