Eni and MSC Cruises have successfully tested Enilive’s HVO biofuel in maritime transport, demonstrating its viability for powering cruise ship engines. The trial involved running one engine of the MSC Opera for approximately 2,000 hours on pure HVO without any engine modifications, while closely monitoring performance and emissions.
Results showed that HVO can be utilized in marine engines already validated for its use, maintaining performance comparable to traditional fuels. The test recorded significant reductions in nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions, with lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions decreasing by about 80% compared to conventional marine fuels.
The assessment was conducted in collaboration with Wärtsilä and independently verified by Bureau Veritas. Stefano Ballista, CEO of Enilive, emphasized that HVO represents a practical solution for decarbonizing maritime transport, aligning with the FuelEU Maritime regulations and lowering emission-related costs.
Michele Francioni, Chief Energy Transition Officer of MSC Cruises, highlighted the potential of HVO alongside other renewable fuels like LNG and bio-LNG to accelerate the shipping industry’s transition toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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