Vast Infraestrutura, Wilson Sons and Ferroport executed the first refuelling with Be8 BeVant on the tug at Ferroport\u2019s iron ore facility aiming to decarbonise operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project has the potential to reduce indirect emissions for the port as a whole, also contributing to the reduction of Anglo American\u2019s indirect emissions by decreasing Wilson Sons\u2019 direct emissions,\u201d said Edenilson Sanches, sustainability manager at Ferroport.<\/p>\n
\u201dIt represents a joint effort by the entire port community to implement operations that are more energy-efficient and have lower carbon intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Drop-in fuel<\/strong><\/p>\n The trial used a drop-in biodiesel developed by Be8 that can be deployed without engine modification, enabling immediate application across existing fleets.<\/p>\n This fuel, produced from soybean oil, animal fat and used cooking oil, offers up to a 99% reduction in CO\u2082 emissions compared with marine diesel.<\/p>\n During the testing phase, telemetry data from the tug WS Rosalvo will be used to assess performance, durability and emissions, supporting a final report for international certification.<\/p>\n The initiative forms part of Vast\u2019s wider decarbonisation strategy to scale marine biofuels adoption across port vessels and reduce port emissions.<\/p>\n