Maxim’s waste cooking oil to fuel Hong Kong delivery trucks
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Oil giant Shell has launched a pilot program with catering firm Maxim’s to use biodiesel made from its used cooking oil to power its fleet in Hong Kong.
The first-of-its-kind program in the territory will support over 100 delivery trucks with annual consumption of 396,000 litres. Maxim’s is the first restaurant group in Hong Kong to join the program.
“Shell is proud to announce this first-of-its-kind partnership with Maxim’s Group,” said Shell Hong Kong’s retail GM Anne Yu (pictured). “Together we take this important step towards a more sustainable energy future for Hong Kong. Biofuels are a smart solution because they reduce ‘well-to-wheel’ CO2 and upcycle domestic waste materials.
“By transforming cooking oil into useable fuel, we can reduce both local waste and CO2 emissions, while providing energy security for Hong Kong. With over 30 years of experience in distributing biofuels globally, Shell is committed to the further development of bioenergy.”
“Maxim’s Group is committed in environmental protection through various key initiatives since 2009, including our signature Surplus Bread Donation Program which enables volunteers to collect surplus bread from our cake shops across town and donate to the needy”, said Maxim’s Cakes & Bakery and Branded Products GM Patrick So.
“Giving waste a second life has been extended to upcycling used cooking oil at Maxim’s restaurants to energy. We are happy to partner with Shell, and currently our 100-plus trucks from two food production plants are using Biodiesel as part of our sustainable development.”
“Shell is proud to announce this first-of-its-kind partnership with Maxim’s Group,”
To produce biodiesel, Shell sources biocomponents (B100) to blend into petrodiesel whilst managing an end-to-end quality assurance process to achieve high-quality fuel. This is intended to improve Hong Kong’s energy security in using sustainably produced domestic raw materials.
As the first and only biodiesel provider in Hong Kong through retail oil stations, Shell has been providing energy solutions for corporations to contribute to Hong Kong’s sustainability since 2016. It has recently made biodiesel available at Shell’s Tai Po Market station, the third station providing the fuel, expanding coverage to encourage biodiesel adoption among commercial fleet customers. The other two stations providing biodiesel are located at Tsing Yi and Hong Kong International Airport.
“Shell is one of the first to invest in advanced biofuels to explore new sustainable fuels that contribute to the energy mix of the future,” concluded Yu. “We are pleased that Maxim’s Group believes in the value of sustainable fuel as we do and partnered with us to tackle the energy challenges together. We will continue to work with companies, customers and the society through different projects to make Hong Kong more sustainable.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is supplying the biodiesel for Maxim’s delivery trucks?
Which company is supplying the biodiesel for Maxim’s delivery trucks?
Shell is supplying the biodiesel made from used cooking oil for Maxim’s fleet of delivery trucks in Hong Kong.
Q.How many delivery trucks are involved in this pilot program?
How many delivery trucks are involved in this pilot program?
The pilot program involves over 100 Maxim’s delivery trucks, which will consume 396,000 litres of biodiesel annually.
Q.Where does Shell source the materials to produce this biodiesel?
Where does Shell source the materials to produce this biodiesel?
Shell sources biocomponents (B100) to blend into petrodiesel, using domestic raw materials like Maxim's used cooking oil.
Q.Which Shell retail stations currently offer biodiesel?
Which Shell retail stations currently offer biodiesel?
Biodiesel is available at Shell’s Tai Po Market station, Tsing Yi, and Hong Kong International Airport.
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