The Dutch Texelse Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming (TESO) is the first shipping company in the world that uses the environmentally friendly fuel GTL (Gas to Liquids). GTL considerably reduces harmful emissions in comparison to normal fuels.
Advantages of GTL
– 8.9% less NOx emissions
– 20.7% less smut
– 74% decrease in sulpher emissions
– 3.6% decrease in fuel consumption due to better combustion
– The engine makes 3 dBA less noise
– Due to cleaner combustion lubricant lasts longer
Picture: Three TESO ships in port ‘t Horntje (G.J. de Boer/SWZ Maritime)
Source: PonPower
