Cepsa, now known as Moeve, has reached a strategic agreement with the Armas Trasmediterránea Group for the supply of 2G marine biofuels in the Canary Islands, in which around 40,000 tons will be supplied until December 2025, within the framework of a long-term contract that can be extended to 2026.
The signing represents "a great step in the decarbonization of transport in the Canary Islands, a community to which it has been linked for almost a century and in which the company hopes to continue advancing in terms of transition in the maritime sector," explain from Moeve.
Samir Fernández, Director of Marine Fuel Solutions at Moeve: “The agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea opens a very important door for us, as we are positioning ourselves as a key player in the decarbonization of the maritime sector
in the Canary Islands. We are determined to continue expanding throughout the Spanish territory, reinforcing our leadership in the production and commercialization of marine biofuel.”
For his part, the CEO of Armas Trasmediterránea, Sergio Vélez, indicates that the signing of this agreement marks a new milestone in the company's roadmap towards more sustainable navigation. “We are not starting from scratch, we have been
implementing measures to reduce our environmental footprint for years, from route optimization to becoming pioneers in the consumption of biofuels,” he highlights.
They can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%
This step forward in the use of biofuels reinforces Armas Trasmediterránea's commitment to the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector and, especially, to the protection of the marine environment. “It is not only our natural working environment, but also a heritage that we have a responsibility to preserve,” says Vélez.
The president of the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Beatriz Calzada, added that this agreement "fits with the strategy of this Port Authority in this transition towards green fuels. Our goal is to provide operational excellence services and a diversity of products to our customers."
Moeve produces these biofuels in the San Roque Energy Park (Cádiz) and in the La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva), and already supplies it in the main Spanish ports such as Algeciras, Barcelona, Ceuta and
Huelva.
2G renewable biofuels can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% during their life cycle compared to traditional fuels, accelerating the energy transition and enabling sustainable mobility in sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as the maritime sector.
In addition, they can be used immediately in current infrastructures and engines, without the need for modifications or large investments, thus contributing to a rapid decarbonization of the sector.
