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TANGERANG SELATAN \u2013 A research conducted by the National Research and Innovation Board (BRIN) shows that oil palm fronds and polystyrene waste or styrofoam can be processed into pyrolysis oil,<\/em> which is potential to be used as blending components in ship fuel.<\/p>\n

Dieni Mansur, the researcher at the BRIN Research Center for Molecular Chemistry, said that international cargo ships still largely rely on heavy fuel oil or high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) which is known to contribute to environmental pollution due to the high sulfur emissions it generates.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Indonesia faces the challenge of abundant biomass waste from oil palm plantations, and the rising levels of non-biodegradable plastic waste.<\/p>\n

To address the problem, Dieni and her team conducted a research in which oil palm waste in the form of fronds and Styrofoam were heated in the absence of oxygen to produce a liquid oil, which was then blended with conventional marine fuel. The team successfully obtained pyrolysis oil with a yield exceeding 56 percent, demonstrating that this previously overlooked wastes could be utilized as an energy source.<\/p>\n

“What makes this research significant is not just the production of an alternative fuel, but the fact that the resulting blend can actually improve the quality of marine fuels currently in use,” said Dieni.<\/p>\n

According to Dieni, one of the most significant findings of the research is the reduction in fuel viscosity. In ship operations, fuel that is too viscous must be pre-heated before it can be used in the engine; this heating process requires additional energy, thereby increasing operational costs.<\/p>\n

By blending in the specially formulated pyrolysis oil, the fuel flows more easily, requiring less energy for heating. “This formula maintains fuel quality in compliance with marine fuel standards while offering significant environmental benefits,” she stated.<\/p>\n

Dieni noted that the research clearly demonstrates a reduction in the fuel’s sulfur content. This is crucial, as sulfur is the primary source of sulfur oxide emissions\u2014a major concern for international maritime organizations. Lower sulfur content translates to a reduced impact on air pollution caused by ships.<\/p>\n

The research findings offer a solution that is relatively easy to implement. Unlike hydrogen or ammonia-based ship technologies, which still require massive infrastructure investment, the fuel blend developed in this study has the potential to be used in existing systems with minimal modifications.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the research demonstrates that with the right technological approach, agricultural waste and plastics can be converted into energy sources that help reduce emissions in the shipping sector while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. “Future energy solutions do not necessarily have to come from new sources; they can also come from the waste we have long overlooked,” she concluded. (*)<\/p>\n

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Sawitindonesia.com. Limbah Sawit dan Styrofoam Berpotensi Jadi Campuran Bahan Bakar Kapal.<\/em> https:\/\/sawitindonesia.com\/limbah-sawit-dan-styrofoam-berpotensi-jadi-campuran-bahan-bakar-kapal\/. 23 Juni 2026<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TANGERANG SELATAN \u2013 A research conducted by the National Research and Innovation Board (BRIN) shows that oil palm fronds and polystyrene waste or styrofoam can be processed into pyrolysis oil, which is potential to be used as blending components in ship fuel. Dieni Mansur, the researcher at the BRIN Research Center for Molecular Chemistry, said… Palm Waste, Styrofoam Potential Blending Materials In Ship Fuel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3708,3709],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-publication","category-recent-news"],"yoast_head":"\nPalm Waste, Styrofoam Potential Blending Materials In Ship Fuel - Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (GAPKI)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Furthermore, the research demonstrates that with the right technological approach, agricultural waste and plastics can be converted into..\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gapki.id\/en\/news\/2026\/06\/25\/palm-waste-styrofoam-potential-blending-materials-in-ship-fuel\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Palm Waste, Styrofoam Potential Blending Materials In Ship Fuel - 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