MASH Makes Advanced Biofuel
The drop-in solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate industries.
Fuel industry change — with 94% less carbon
Our advanced biofuel is engineered to solve the toughest decarbonisation challenges in industries like shipping and heavy manufacturing—sectors that are traditionally hard to green. It’s a bio-based fuel that works seamlessly with existing infrastructure, eliminating the need for costly upgrades or new equipment.
The biofuel has already been validated in various types of energy infrastructure, including on-shore engines, marine boilers and furnaces. And with our upcoming vessel trial with global shipping leader DS NORDEN, MASH Makes is poised to revolutionise the future of sustainable marine fuel.
The biofuel has already been validated in various types of energy infrastructure, including on-shore engines, marine boilers and furnaces. And with our upcoming vessel trial with global shipping leader DS NORDEN, MASH Makes is poised to revolutionise the future of sustainable marine fuel.
Revolutionary biofuel for a low-carbon future
94% Carbon
reduction
Cuts the carbon footprint of conventional marine fuels by up to 94% according to an ISCC audit
Innovative and
cost-effective
Made from biomass residues, our fuel could support existing infrastructure without costly upgrades.
Benefit-boosting
biochar
Our process also produces biochar, a by-product that enhances soil and promotes biodiversity while sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.
Empowering the
Global South
We produce biofuel near biomass sources, boosting market presence in regions like the Indian subcontinent.
Future-ready tech
(coming soon!)
Our next-gen gasification technology is designed to reduce future fuel costs with biogenic hydrogen and CO2 production.
High-quality
low oxygen content
Proven to improve soil quality and fertility
EBC AgroOrganic
certified
Approximately 87%
carbon-based
Proven to increase
soil pH
Want to learn more about our advanced biofuel?
Get in touchHarnessing thermochemical innovation
Our advanced biofuel is produced using a unique thermochemical process that converts agricultural residues into valuable energy products. Through pyrolysis, we heat agricultural waste in an oxygen-free environment, breaking it down into three main products.
Biofuel
Powers ships and heavy industry via a clean carbon-negative energy source
Biochar
Enhances soil quality and sequesters carbon, contributing to long-term environmental sustainability
Syngas
Powers our process and can be converted into other useful chemicals
Where can you use our advanced biofuel?
For marine use
Available to be used as a dual-purpose additive for methanol, achieving both vastly improved ignition properties and a dramatic reduction in overall blend greenhouse gas (GHG) emission.At 23%, this additive will allow for the operation of methanol in slow and medium-speed 4-stroke engines with few or no modifications needed. The biofuel will soon be certified under the ISCC EU and EU REACH frameworks.
For blending with methanol
MASH advanced biofuel blended with methanol on a Blend of B23 and B58 has been operated on a regular diesel engine. The high-quality pyrolysis fuel acts as a combustion enhancement and has shown that it can make regular diesel engines operate when mixed with methanol, without any upgrade requirements.
When using the MASH additive, the fuel blend will be improved in terms of Autoignition temperature, Cetane Enhancement, Lubricity, Calorific value, Maximum Rate of Heat Release, etc.
With this groundbreaking approach, shipowners interested in using methanol can largely avoid the CAPEX expenditure of switching to methanol engines. MASH fuel can be blended in Methanol and directly operated in more or less standard diesel engines.
For use with high flash point fuels (ISO8217)
The advanced biofuel has been successfully tested in blends with high flash point (ISO 8217 compatible) fuels. These tests have been done in marine engine equivalents and they have demonstrated consistent performance in in-house and third-party lab evaluations.
The blends have proven suitable for marine engine operation, showing successful performance across various loads and injection pressures.
Based on the success of these lab-based validations, a live vessel trial with global shipping company DS NORDEN is planned to demonstrate the fuel’s efficacy for commercial shipping.
The blends have proven suitable for marine engine operation, showing successful performance across various loads and injection pressures.
Based on the success of these lab-based validations, a live vessel trial with global shipping company DS NORDEN is planned to demonstrate the fuel’s efficacy for commercial shipping.
For boiler use
MASH Makes Advanced Biofuel operates in burners, marine boilers and industrial furnaces. The fuel demonstrates reliable consistent operation. The fuel is consistently being supplied for boiler operators and has also been tested in marine boilers with Alfa laval. Our burners have also been operated with the same fuel for initial machine operation.
MASH fuel is compliant with various fuel oil specs, including ISO8217: 2005, BS 2869:2010, ASTM d396- 18a, IS-MV2, and ASTM d975 10 (Grand 4D)..
MASH fuel is compliant with various fuel oil specs, including ISO8217: 2005, BS 2869:2010, ASTM d396- 18a, IS-MV2, and ASTM d975 10 (Grand 4D)..
Partnering for impact
Technical specifications
Calorific Value
41 MJ/kg, offering greater energy efficiency than many traditional biofuels
Feedstock
Utilises diverse agricultural residues, including cashew residues
Co-Products
Generates biochar and syngas, enhancing sustainability by improving soil health and reducing carbon emissions
Industry Compatibility
Although the fuel adheres to ISO 8217 Table 1, it is not compatible with the standard in its entirety. The fuel has however been tested with both MGO and VLSO products that adhere to ISO8217
Cost-Effectiveness
Lower production costs due to the use of abundant biomass residues and the elimination of expensive, rare catalysts.
FAQs about MASH Makes biofuel
How does MASH Makes biofuel compare to other sustainable fuels?
Our biofuel offers a higher calorific value and lower production costs compared to other bio-based and electricity-based sustainable fuels. It also integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, while at the same time offering benefits in terms of e.g. ignition properties for methanol.
Is MASH Makes biofuel compatible with existing shipping engines?
Our biofuel is designed as a drop-in solution, meaning it is designed to work with current engines and supply chains without requiring any modifications. A vessel trial with global shipping company NORDEN is planned to verify its use and efficacy.
Where does the biomass for your biofuel come from?
We source biomass residues from agricultural by-products, primarily from the cashew value chain in India, with plans to expand our sourcing to other regions.
Can MASH Makes biofuel be used in other industries beyond shipping?
Our current focus is on shipping and heavy industry, where demand for sustainable, high-quality fuels is highest. However, the versatility of our technology allows for potential expansion into other sectors.
What are the next steps for MASH Makes biofuel?
We are preparing for a vessel trial with DS NORDEN, which will be a crucial step towards the commercialisation of our biofuel. Additionally, we are working on expanding production and refining our technology for even greater efficiency and scalability.
Latest news
MASH Makes biofuel earns ISCC EU certificate
A comprehensive external audit resulted in our biofuel receiving the ISCC EU certification. This certification verifies our biofuel's sustainability.
Read more →3rd-season biochar study: ongoing benefits
MASH Makes’ third season of biochar trials in Maharashtra, India revealed continued crop yield increases, despite challenging drought conditions.
Read more →MASH Makes receives EBC certificate
Our biochar products have received the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) in the AgroOrganic certification class and the EBC C-Sink Certificate -- again!
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MASH Makes biofuel earns ISCC EU certificate
A comprehensive external audit resulted in our biofuel receiving the ISCC EU certification. This certification verifies our biofuel's sustainability.
Read more →3rd-season biochar study: ongoing benefits
MASH Makes’ third season of biochar trials in Maharashtra, India revealed continued crop yield increases, despite challenging drought conditions.
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