Ecopetrol contrata barco de propulsión eólica para transportar nafta hasta Pozos Colorados
Buque contratado por Ecopetrol impulsado por energía eólica. Foto: Cortesía: Ecopetrol
TL;DR
- Ecopetrol is using a wind-assisted ship, the Pacific Centinela, for naphtha transport.
- The vessel utilizes three suction sails to harness wind power, reducing fuel consumption.
- This operation aims to cut CO2 emissions by up to 49% compared to conventional ships.
- The shipment involved 300,000 barrels of naphtha from Cartagena Refinery to Pozos Colorados.
- This initiative supports Ecopetrol's decarbonization strategy and energy transition goals.
- Ecopetrol has previously achieved significant reductions in CO2 emissions between 2020-2024.
- The company has verified its greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 2021-2023.
- Ecopetrol aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.