Japan’s first ship-to-ship HVO bunkering begins at Keihin Port
In Japan on May 21, Kamei Corporation began supplying 100% HVO marine fuel derived from used cooking oil via ship-to-ship transfer at Keihin Port, the first such operation in the country, using Euglena’s next-generation biodiesel brand Susteo under a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-backed technology development program.
HVO’s classification as a secondary petroleum product allows it to be transported on conventional fuel supply vessels, enabling direct ship-to-ship delivery without modifications to port infrastructure or receiving vessel engines, as it is a drop-in fuel compatible with existing diesel systems.
Kamei said the operation aims to build a stable HVO supply chain and accumulate operational expertise ahead of broader commercial deployment, contributing to Tokyo’s decarbonization goals.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
