What biofuel blend did BHP and GCMD test on the Berge Lyngor, and where was it bunkered?

BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation tested a biofuel blend consisting of 50% tallow-derived biodiesel (sourced from animal fat by HAMR Energy) and 50% used cooking oil (supplied by Mitsui & Co. Energy Trading Singapore) on the BHP-chartered bulk carrier Berge Lyngor; the vessel bunkered this full biofuel blend in Singapore in early May.

What are the main objectives and environmental benefits of this pilot project?

The pilot aims to assess how biofuels from multiple waste-based feedstocks can be blended, handled, and introduced under real-world operating conditions using existing bunkering infrastructure, while identifying solutions to challenges related to fuel quality, traceability, onboard performance, oxidation-induced corrosion, and wax formation-related clogging; running on the blend reduces well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions by about 79% for one voyage compared to conventional very low sulphur fuel oil.

Australia's BHP Explores Ship Biofuel Blend Made from Cooking Oil, Animal Fat

Jun 2, 2026

BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation tested a biofuel blend of used cooking oil and animal fat on an iron ore carrier. The pilot aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 79% while addressing supply constraints in marine fuel alternatives.

reuters

2026-06-02

Australia's BHP Explores Ship Biofuel Blend Made from Cooking Oil, Animal Fat

Australia's BHP Explores Ship Biofuel Blend Made from Cooking Oil, Animal Fat

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