In Brazil, Vale and Shandong Shipping Corporation have concluded an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. The agreement marks an unprecedented milestone for global iron ore transport: this is the first time in the maritime industry that ethanol will be used as the primary fuel on an ocean-going vessel. With the potential to reduce carbon […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Vale has agreed to charter new ethanol-powered Guaibamax grade vessels from Shandong Shipping Corporation, the first of which will be ready for commissioning before the end of the decade. The 25-year charter agreement is set to reduce iron ore shipping emissions by 90% in the first ever charter for vessels whose […]
In Brazil, Everllence and Vale have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will develop an advanced ethanol-powered engine – based on the well-proven Everllence B&W ME-LGI (-Liquid Gas Injection) platform – designed to provide a sustainable and viable alternative to […]
In Brazil, Petrobras and Vale have signed a contract for the supply of diesel in operations of the mining company in Minas Gerais. The agreement involves the supply of diesel S10, produced by Petrobras, with the addition of the mandatory portion of biodiesel, currently at 15%. The agreement also provides for low-carbon business development opportunities, […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports -the mining company Vale said last week that it has made progress in initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from its off-road trucks, with tests of these vehicles running on higher blends of biodiesel in diesel, as well as other vehicles powered by batteries. Among the ongoing evaluations, the company began field […]
In Brazil, Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation announced a partnership to develop studies on a dual-fuel engine that can use both diesel and a mixture of diesel and ethanol. The studies will initially be conducted in the laboratory to validate the concept and evaluate performance, emissions reduction, and the ethanol/diesel substitution rate. The studies […]
In Japan, Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins announced a strategic agreement to develop the Dual Fuel Program (DF), aimed at retrofitting the 830E and 930E diesel trucks with ethanol-diesel dual fuel capable engines. This innovative program is a significant step forward in supporting Vale’s 2030 carbon reduction roadmap and demonstrates the commitment of all three companies […]
In Brazil, Vale and Komatsu have signed a pioneering agreement to develop and test, in partnership with Cummins, Dual Fuel haul trucks, powered by a mixture of ethanol and diesel. They will be the world’s first trucks of their size, with payloads of 230 to 290 tons, to run on ethanol, in a joint investment […]
In Brazil, Vale and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to test battery electric large trucks and energy transfer systems, as well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The aim is to support Vale in achieving its goals of reducing scope 1 and 2 (direct and indirect) carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and zeroing its […]
In Brazil, Vale, working in partnership with Oldendorff Carriers, have just commenced their first biofuel voyage on a bulk vessel. The trial is taking place on an Oldendorff vessel performing a laden Vale voyage from Brazil to Asia, carrying a full cargo of iron ore. The Hinrich Oldendorff (209,113 deadweight built 2016) loaded the biofuel […]
