By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes:
“The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift in decades. Cleaner fuels once seen as experimental are rapidly becoming central to commercial operations. Renewable diesel (HVO), bio-methanol, SAF, Ammonia, FAME biodiesel and emerging advanced technologies are moving from trials to real-world deployment across supply chains.
For Australia’s bulk liquids sector, this shift is both a responsibility and an opportunity. As the custodians of the fuels that keep industries moving, bulk liquid operators directly influence the nation’s pathway to net zero.
Renewable diesel is emerging as one of the most practical fuels for reducing emissions now. Its properties closely resemble conventional diesel, making it suitable for vessels, port equipment and heavy-logistics operations.
Advantages include:
• Higher energy content and cleaner combustion
• Strong storage stability and handling performance
• Compatibility with existing marine engines
• Significant lifecycle emissions reduction
Read Manisha’s full insight here!
