Transition fuels without transition headaches, MSAR® and bioMSAR™ explained with Quadrise

This Q&A dives into the role of transition fuels in maritime decarbonization, featuring Linda Sørensen (Head of Marine) and Alfie Peacock (Project Engineer) from Quadrise Plc. Hosted by Vincent Doedee, the session explores how MSAR® and bioMSAR™ can reduce fuel costs and emissions today, without requiring major vessel retrofits. The discussion focuses on how these fuels fit within current regulatory frameworks such as EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO Net-Zero, and what they mean in practice for shipowners and operators navigating rising compliance costs. Key insights 1. Transition fuels that work with existing engines MSAR® and bioMSAR™ are oil-in-water emulsion fuels designed to be used in existing marine engines with limited modifications. By improving combustion efficiency and reducing fuel consumption, they offer an immediate pathway to lower CO₂ emissions without waiting for newbuilds or large-scale retrofits. 2. Compliance benefits under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime The Q&A explains how lower fuel consumption directly translates into reduced EU ETS exposure and how bioMSAR™ can contribute to FuelEU Maritime compliance. These fuels allow operators to manage regulatory costs while maintaining operational flexibility across different vessel types and trading patterns. 3. Cost reduction alongside emissions reduction Beyond emissions, MSAR® has demonstrated the potential to reduce overall fuel costs compared to conventional marine fuels. This dual impact—lower operating costs and lower emissions—is positioned as a key reason transition fuels can play a meaningful role on the pathway to IMO Net-Zero, especially in the current decade. Learn more about the project here: https://www.sustainable-ships.org/pro...