They can be used in its purest or mixed state. In addition, a new category was created in the Biofuel and Mixers Registry: Bunker operators.
He Government enabled maritime or river vessels – through resolution 252/2025 of the Ministry of Economy – to use biofuels in state pure or mixed with fossil fuels. According to the official text, at present, the use of biofuels in maritime vessels is increasing, as long as they have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. ”
But in addition, the incorporation of the category was also arranged Bunker operator in the Biofuel and Mixer Operators Registry. The objective of this decision is to “establish the requirements that those subjects must meet whose activity is the supply of biofuels in its pure state or mixed in different percentages with fossil fuels to river and sea vessels. ”
The authorization of biofuels by the government
In detail, as they justified from the Ministry of Energy, in the current scenario “It is convenient to dispose that biofuels may be used In pure or mixed in different percentages with fossil fuels in river and sea vessels, at the choice of the user and whenever the vessel propulsor engine is compatible with these fuels. “The measure entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette of the date with the signature of María Carmen Tettamanti, who commands the aforementioned Secretariat.
The government measure is framed in the provisions of Law No. 27,640which stipulates the production, storage, distribution and commercialization parameters of biofuels in the country until 2030.
On the other hand, the creation of the new category aims not only formally recognize a strategic activitybut also seeks to anticipate new dynamics in the field of port infrastructurethe Energy supply planning and the Maritime Logistics.
The mandatory compliance requirements for the registration and re -registration of this type of operators in the registry are:
- Registration proof as a storage in this registry;
- Safety audit certificate of biofuel storage facilities;
- Enabling environment issued by competent jurisdictional agency;
- Curriculum Vitae of the technical head of the plant, from which the aptitude of the same arises for the management of the facilities.
- Enabling by registration system in Customs.
- Detailed description of the operation.
On the other hand, in case of not having its own facilities, it must be presented:
- Contract with company registered under the storage category in the Registry regulated by this Resolution;
- Safety audit certificate of the storage facilities of biofuels used;
- Enabling environment issued by the competent jurisdictional agency of the storage installation;
- Qualification by registration system in Customs of the operator.
- Detailed description of the operation
Maritime transport and the use of biofuels: an approach to decarbonization
Maritime transport continues to be A relevant source of greenhouse gas emissions globally. In Argentina, although the use of biofuels was already extended in sectors such as the carits incorporation into boats was still marginal.
With the recent regulations that eliminates the current exception for the use of diesel in this type of transport, the government seeks to move towards a more sustainable logistics. The measure encourages the use of less polluting fuels also on river routes and national ports.
Given the key role played by the Hydrovías NetS opens new possibilities to optimize refueling and energy planning in navigation.
The decision is part of a global trend, in line with the sustainability objectives promoted by international organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which promotes the “progressive reduction in the use of fossil fuels in commercial navigation.”
Source: Ambito
