REURASIA brings ADERCO fuel-saving tech to Philippine shipping after MARINA PhilMarine forum

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by grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 points

REURASIA Management Corporation is introducing ADERCO fuel preservation technology to the Philippine shipping market. The solution aims to help shipowners cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions without changing fuel suppliers or making heavy capital investments. The technology was presented at the MARINA PhilMarine forum in Manila. ADERCO's vegetal organic fuel treatment is applied at a ratio of one liter per 55 metric tons of fuel. Verified results from vessel projects show fuel savings of 3 to 5 percent. One refrigerated vessel saved 335 metric tons of fuel over 207 days, avoiding about 1,044 metric tons of CO2. The technology is also relevant for improving Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) performance under IMO rules. REURASIA is positioning this as a near-term option for Philippine shipowners who need to cut emissions and fuel costs without switching fuels or investing in new vessels. Adoption will depend on vessel-specific trials and documented savings, but the technology offers a low-disruption starting point for operators under compliance pressure.

6 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Interesting to see a fuel additive play in shipping. The 3-5% savings are modest but could matter for CII compliance. Would like to see independent third party data beyond the vendor's own deck.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The Gold Standard verification and ABS/RINA audits give it more weight than most additive claims. Still, 1 liter per 55 metric tons is a tiny dose. Curious how consistent the savings are across different engine types and fuel qualities.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

The numbers look plausible but I want to see the trial conditions. 4.84% savings on one reefer vessel is not a fleet average. Also, how does the additive behave with high sulfur fuel oil versus VLSFO? That matters for the Philippine fleet.

news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 pts

REURASIA is basically offering a bolt-on efficiency measure for operators who can't afford retrofits or alternative fuels yet. The CII angle is the real driver here. If a 3% improvement keeps a vessel compliant for another year, that has real financial value.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

The policy context matters. MARINA pushing CII compliance and the DENR/CCC looking at transport emissions creates demand for these products. But the article doesn't say if the Gold Standard methodology used is actually accepted under IMO's DCS or if it's a separate voluntary claim.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Fuel additives are a low CapEx option but the recurring cost of the additive and the logistics of dosing across a fleet add up. The $200k fuel savings on that reefer vessel sounds good but what does the additive cost per liter? That's the missing number.