Maersk, in collaboration with partners Renfe and Cepsa, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to test second-generation biofuels in Spain's railway sector. The aim is to decarbonize the corridor connecting Algeciras and Madrid, presenting a sustainable route for Maersk's customers. The project entails the utilization of renewable diesel fuel on the non-electrified section between Algeciras and Cordoba, and renewable electricity on the remaining stretch to the capital.Commencing in early July and spanning three months, the project will rely on 160 tons of second-generation biofuel supplied by Cepsa. Produced from used cooking oils at Cepsa's La Rábida Energy Park in Huelva, the biofuel will power the Renfe locomotives transporting Maersk's goods. Once in Cordoba, the journey to Madrid will continue aboard electric trains fueled by renewable energy.This initiative is expected to cover nearly 40,000 kilometers, resulting in a reduction of over 600 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, based on UNE-EN 16258:2013 methodology. The pilot test will yield valuable technical, environmental, and economic data, offering insights into the feasibility of adopting low-GHG emission fuels as an alternative to conventional diesel in rail transport. The ultimate goal is to extend this solution to other Maersk customers in the future.Maersk, Renfe, and Cepsa have showcased this pioneering project at the International Logistics Exhibition of Barcelona (SIL). This esteemed trade fair brings together representatives from over 650 companies, providing a platform to promote the decarbonization of the Algeciras-Madrid rail corridor.
Maersk, in collaboration with partners Renfe and Cepsa, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to test second-generation biofuels in Spain's railway sector. The aim is to decarbonize the corridor connecting Algeciras and Madrid, presenting a sustainable route for Maersk's customers. The project entails the utilization of renewable diesel fuel on the non-electrified section between Algeciras and Cordoba, and renewable electricity on the remaining stretch to the capital.Commencing in early July and spanning three months, the project will rely on 160 tons of second-generation biofuel supplied by Cepsa. Produced from used cooking oils at Cepsa's La Rábida Energy Park in Huelva, the biofuel will power the Renfe locomotives transporting Maersk's goods. Once in Cordoba, the journey to Madrid will continue aboard electric trains fueled by renewable energy.This initiative is expected to cover nearly 40,000 kilometers, resulting in a reduction of over 600 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, based on UNE-EN 16258:2013 methodology. The pilot test will yield valuable technical, environmental, and economic data, offering insights into the feasibility of adopting low-GHG emission fuels as an alternative to conventional diesel in rail transport. The ultimate goal is to extend this solution to other Maersk customers in the future.Maersk, Renfe, and Cepsa have showcased this pioneering project at the International Logistics Exhibition of Barcelona (SIL). This esteemed trade fair brings together representatives from over 650 companies, providing a platform to promote the decarbonization of the Algeciras-Madrid rail corridor.
