Empowering Glomar Offshore's decarbonisation journey with GoodFuels HVO

Den Helder, The Netherlands - 22 February 2024: Glomar Offshore, a leading provider of offshore drilling services, has reduced their CO2 emissions by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. Glomar’s commitment to sailing on HVO30 on a fixed basis marks a new chapter in the longstanding partnership between FincoEnergies and Glomar.

Sailing towards a better world together

Glomar took its first steps towards making its operations more sustainable several years ago by adding FincoEnergies’ ChangeXL additive, which resulted in a 1,006,892 kg CO2 reduction in 2023. Following Glomar's continuous commitment to contribute to a better world, the offshore solutions provider has once again advanced its sustainability efforts by shifting from traditional marine fuels to GoodFuels HVO30. Glomar’s goal for this year is to use GoodFuels HVO30 across its entire fleet.

The first successful delivery of this sustainable alternative to fossil fuels took place in January and has resulted in an additional 28% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Continuous commitment to sustainability

Melvin Weij, COO at Glomar Offshore, is very enthusiastic about the partnership and the next steps: "We're committed to reducing our ecological impact, striving for a greener, more sustainable future. Working with an experienced decarbonisation partner in the maritime industry has made a difference in reaching our sustainability objectives. The people at FincoEnergies understand our unique energy demands and challenges in the maritime industry. They guide us through every step of the way."

"The transition to GoodFuels HVO30 marks a significant milestone in our journey. The most beneficial part is that – in addition to GoodFuels sustainable biofuels being derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste and residues – HVO30 is a drop-in fuel, which means it can be dropped directly without having to make changes to the fuel infrastructure or the engine of our ship. Our next decarbonisation goal is switching to a higher blend, HVO40, with dedicated support from our partner, FincoEnergies."

Providing decarbonisation solutions for the maritime industry

FincoEnergies, Glomar Offshore's trusted decarbonisation partner, was pivotal in facilitating their next step towards more sustainable operations. Mike Visser, Sales Manager at FincoEnergies, explains: "We are proud to propel Glomar's transition towards a better world and shaping a more efficient future. Our decarbonisation solutions are designed to grow with Glomar's evolving needs and increase the sustainability of their offshore operations at every stage of their journey.

“At FincoEnergies, we believe collaborating with our customers is key to driving impactful change in the maritime industry. We are happy to support Glomar Offshore as they work to reach their decarbonisation goals. Our team offers expert insights on sustainable marine biofuels, calculates potential CO2 reductions, and provides comprehensive technical advice for transitioning from traditional to GoodFuels marine biofuels. As we continue our partnership, we're excited to facilitate Glomar's next step towards further decarbonisation, including by switching to an even higher HVO blend next year."

Truly sustainable biofuel: made from 100% waste or residue

GoodFuels’ next-generation sustainable biofuel is derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue, including processed used cooking oil and animal waste fats. These biofuels meet the highest sustainability requirements and are reviewed by an independent sustainability board. This ensures that by using these products, road and marine customers are contributing to a better and more sustainable world. These sustainable biofuels enable a well-to-exhaust CO2 reduction of 80 to 90 per cent when compared to fossil fuels.

About Glomar Offshore

Glomar Offshore is a leading provider of offshore solutions based in Den Helder, The Netherlands, offering diverse fleet and skilled personnel. Committed to safety and excellence, Glomar adheres to stringent quality standards, providing comprehensive services to the offshore industry, including ROV Support, Dive Support, Survey, Safety Standby Vessels, Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels, guard vessel operations, accommodation support, and more.

About FincoEnergies

FincoEnergies is an independent, leading supplier of sustainable energy solutions. Its mission is to propel its customers' transition towards a better world. FincoEnergies focuses on providing low-carbon energy and decarbonisation solutions. This empowers their customers to calculate, reduce, inset and offset their emissions. With a strong range of decarbonisation brands, like GoodFuels, GoodShipping and GoodZero, FincoEnergies offers a one-stop-shop for innovation, expertise and security of supply.

About GoodFuels

GoodFuels is a global brand of sustainable fuel solutions for road and marine use, supplied by FincoEnergies. The GoodFuels product line consists of their most sustainable fuels and integrates the entire supply chain for low-carbon fuels like sustainable biofuels and biomethanol. From feedstock to tank, GoodFuels’ proposition covers elements of sourcing feedstock and ensuring its 100% sustainability, production and refining, global distribution, quality assurance, and marketing programs with ports, governments, and cargo owners.