Svitzer Commits to Biofuels at Port of Esbjerg to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030

Denmark-based towage and marine services provider Svitzer has announced a groundbreaking decision to transition to biofuels at the Port of Esbjerg, aligning with the port’s ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Effective February 1, 2025, Svitzer’s tugs operating in Esbjerg port will be powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a move aimed at advancing shipping decarbonization efforts and supporting the port’s CO2 neutrality agenda.

Furthermore, customers utilizing Svitzer’s towing services to and from the port will be subject to the Ecofriendly Bunker Adjustment Factor (EcoBAF), as outlined by Port Esbjerg.

This strategic shift not only reinforces the port’s commitment to sustainability but also enhances its collaboration with key maritime partners, including prominent shipping company Grimaldi Group.

Paul Kyprianou, External Relations Manager of the Grimaldi Group, emphasized the company’s dedication to achieving zero emissions and commended the EcoBAF initiative as a vital component of the industry’s decarbonization efforts.

Mathias Jonasson, Managing Director of Svitzer Scandinavia, expressed the company’s resolve to decarbonize operations and highlighted the importance of working in tandem with like-minded partners and customers to realize these sustainability goals.

Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO of Port Esbjerg, reiterated the port’s pledge to achieving CO2 neutrality by 2030 through its participation in the “Getting to Zero Coalition,” underscoring the pivotal role of customers in transitioning to green biofuels to fully actualize this vision.

Recognizing the additional costs associated with the transition to biofuels, Pedersen acknowledged the imperative nature of this shift in the green transition and expressed gratitude towards the proactive stance of Grimaldi Group and Svitzer in embracing cleaner fuels.