In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting the state’s position in the emerging marine fuel market. “Maersk has a fleet of over 700 ships, and without a doubt, all of this is in line with IMO standards,” he said, referring to the International Maritime Organization’s fuel regulations.
“The rules already recommend mixing ethanol with bunker fuel, with ship oil,” Cunha explained. Maersk is already fueling ships in Santos, and Pernambuco could soon join that network. “There’s a strong possibility of compatibility between the fuel supplies Maersk manages in Santos and what Pernambuco can offer,” he said. “The routes will often be supplied by coastal shipping vessels coming to Suape to refuel the world’s large ships.”
Cunha emphasized ethanol’s technical advantage. “There’s no need to crack the ethanol. There’s no need to improve the specifications,” he said. “It’s called drop-in. The ethanol is ready to be blended at this level.”
“This is a truly transformative project,” Cunha said. “And Pernambuco will undoubtedly be part of it.”
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