– The transition marks a new milestone for us. By using HVO100 in our mobile harbour cranes, we significantly reduce emissions while maintaining efficient operations. This is an important step towards reducing our environmental footprint, says Audun Veiby, Operations Manager at the Port of Drammen.
The most environmentally friendly alternative
HVO100 is produced from waste and residues such as wood, tree branches, vegetable oil, and animal fat.
The transition to HVO100 is smooth and cost-effective for us. Since this fuel is compatible with the existing diesel engines of our cranes, we have been able to switch to a more environmentally friendly alternative without making any modifications. We look forward to carrying out our crane operations with a fuel that largely meets our sustainability criterias.
Audun Veiby, Operations Manager at the Port of Drammen
A boost for crane operations moving forward
The Port of Drammen already has two electric harbour cranes, and with the transition to HVO100 for the remaining cranes, good steps are being taken to meet the port’s long-term strategy to reduce emissions from port operations.
– For us, it is important to show that it is possible to combine efficient operations with a clear environmental profile. From now on, all our crane operations will be carried out with minimal CO2 emissions. We look forward to continuing to work towards our goal of operating emission-free by 2030, says Veiby.
Read more about our environmental initiatives
Interested in learning more about the port’s strategic goals? Here you can read our strategy towards 2040.
