Marine fuel based on fish waste developed

UK-based biofuel firm Green Fuels Research (GFR) has successfully converted fish farm waste into marine fuel.

PHOTO: The marine fuel based on fish waste undergoing testing. GFR

“We are thrilled to have proved today, in UK waters, that this truly sustainable hydrocarbon is comparable in properties to marine distillates and suitable as a drop-in fuel for marine engines, without modification to propulsion or fuel systems, and without additives or restrictions on blend percentages,” says GFR chief strategy officer Dr Paul Hilditch.

GFR says the project was supported by the UK Department of Transport and involved universities and maritime researchers.

The test run was conducted on a vessel in South Wales-UK, says GFR.

The biofuel firm claims the marine fuel developed is also compliant with the International Maritime Organisation's 0.50% sulphur cap.