Humpback whale carcass processed into biodiesel and fuel in Denmark

The carcass of a humpback whale, known as Timmy or Hope, which recently washed ashore on the Danish island of Anholt, is undergoing complete processing. The company Daka Denmark confirmed that the animal's remains will be divided into three components. Water will be purified and returned to the fjord. Fat from the whale's blubber will be converted into biodiesel. The remaining parts, including bones, tendons, and skin, will be processed into a meal to be used as biomass fuel in a cement factory.

The whale was found dead on the beach several weeks ago. A necropsy performed last week revealed the whale was female, but the cause of death remains unclear. During the multi-hour examination, the whale was dissected. Excavator operators then moved the remains into prepared containers. The carcass was removed from the beach on Friday and transported on Monday.

Selected bones from the whale will be added to the collection at the Natural History Museum in Copenhagen. These specimens were collected on Friday.