Key facts
- Australian tallow-based biodiesel was blended in Singapore for the first time.
- The biodiesel was used onboard a bulk carrier.
- The trial was conducted by Australian mining group BHP.
Australian tallow-based biodiesel has been blended in Singapore for the first time and subsequently used onboard a bulk carrier. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Australian mining group BHP to explore alternative fuels.
The trial signifies a step towards decarbonizing the shipping industry by utilizing biofuels derived from animal fats.
