Global shipping company DS NORDEN and renewable energy company MASH Makes have successfully completed the world’s first commercial vessel trial using biofuel produced from a carbon-negative process. The vessel operated on a roundtrip voyage from Singapore to Brazil, successfully using 65 tonnes of fuel blend with 20% MASH Makes biofuel in its auxiliary engine.
“This trial proves that MASH Makes’ biofuel is suitable for marine engines, and it marks an important milestone towards bringing the fuel into our operation” – Henrik Røjel, Head of Decarbonisation and Climate Solutions, NORDEN.
The trial demonstrated that MASH Makes’ biofuel is technically a drop-in fuel, compatible with existing systems and capable of reducing reliance on fossil fuels in specific marine applications. The results point to a practical path for shipowners to cut emissions without waiting for new infrastructure. If the new agreement by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to cap and price excess emissions globally is ratified in October 2025, MASH Makes offers a solution that enables shipowners to start significantly reducing their emissions well before the agreement takes effect in 2028.