(Cargill) Brave Pioneer is the first in a new fleet of chartered vessels designed to scale Cargill’s investment to low-carbon innovation across dry-bulk shipping -- Cargill today (January 15, 2026) announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry
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Back TO HOMEChina's First Dual-Fuel Methanol Bunkering Vessel Was Put into Service in Shenzhen.
(People's Daily Online) The "Daqing 268" vessel completed the refueling of the international vessel "COSCO Shipping Carnation" with 200 tons of green methanol fuel. On January 21, the "Daqing 268," my country's first domestically built methanol dual-fuel (methanol and chemical) bunkering vessel,
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Classes Its First Methanol Dual-Fueled Container Ship as CMA CGM ANTIGONE Delivered by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has classed its first methanol-fueled containership, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for the CMA CGM Group, and officially named on December 11 and delivered on December
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Contract Signed to Build World's Largest 40,000 m3 Liquified Hydrogen Carrier -- Constructing a Commercial Scale Liquified Hydrogen Supply Chain
(Japan Suiso Energy/Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Tokyo, January 6, 2026 - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Representative Director, President, and CEO: Yasuhiko Hashimoto, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd. (JSE, Representative Director and President: Eiichi Harada, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo)
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Singapore Posts Record Port Performance in 2025 and Develops Future Readiness through Industry Collaborations for 2026
(Singapore Marine and Port Authority) Singapore posted record port performance in 2025, supported by resilient global trade and fuel offtake. This was announced by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai, who was the Guest-of-Honour at the
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
After the Flex-Fuel Gasoline Engine, Brazil Is Testing a Diesel Engine that also Burns Ethanol — and This Could Change Everything!
by Roberta Souza (Click Oil and Gas) Technology developed in the country promises to reduce diesel consumption, maintain engine power, and cut emissions in trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery. Brazilians have already become accustomed to the flex-fuel engine, which allows them to
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Successfully Tested at ‘All Load Points’ on Methanol Dual Fuel Engine
by John Snyder (Riviera) South Korean engine builder, HHI-EMD tests ethanol on methanol dual-fuel engine platform, offering increased fuel flexibility -- With ethanol gaining interest among shipowners as potential alternative fuel, HD Hyundai Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) reported it has successfully tested
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
DHL and CMA CGM Accelerate Decarbonization of Ocean Freight with Joint Biofuel Initiative
(DHL Group) The two companies have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel, enabling an estimated 25,000 metric tons of CO2e well-to-wake emission reduction for ocean freight transported under DHL's GoGreen Plus service. Purchase of 8,990 metric tons
December 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Alternative Ship Fuels Make Waves in Pacific Northwest Ports
by Tom Banse (Salish Current/News from the States) ... Felleman (Fred Felleman, elected Seattle port commissioner) was dismayed earlier this fall when a United Nations-led push to decarbonize the marine shipping industry went aground under threat of punitive trade sanctions from the
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The "Qingqing No. 1" Project, the World's Largest Integrated Green Hydrogen Ammonia and Methanol Project, Has Been Put into Operation.
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
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CIMC Enric's Green Methanol Project Commenced Production Today and Is Expected to Reach Full Capacity before the Spring Festival in 2026.
by Hu Haoqiong (Cailian Press (Google translation)) “After a month of trial operation, the project has reached 70% to 80% of its production capacity. Based on this capacity level, the monthly production of green methanol can reach 3,000 tons,” Wang Bihui, Deputy General
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA’s Second Tender for Pioneering e-Fuel Deployment
(Hapag-Lloyd) Second consecutive win after securing ZEMBA’s inaugural tender in 2024; ZEMBA members commit to at least 120,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e abatement; Hapag-Lloyd to deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane Today (December 17, 2025), the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its
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Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Dual-Fuel Methanol Container Ships
(Hapag-Lloyd) Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029; Investment volume of more than USD 500 million; Additional agreement on 14 long-term charter contracts -- Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Report: Methanol as Marine Fuel at High Readiness Level, but Adoption Hurdles Remain
(DNV) As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Everllence Runs Ethanol-Fuelled Four-Stroke Engine
(Cruise Industry News) Everllence has confirmed the running on ethanol, at all load points, of its 21/31 dual-fuel engine at test facilities in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Everllence pioneered the two-stroke methanol-burning engine platform over a decade ago, with the first commercial engine entering
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Ethanol: New Fuel Trial to Start on Laura Mærsk
(Maersk) Summary: Maersk continues to explore options to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine. Maersk to trial 50/50 ethanol-methanol blend on the vessel Laura Mærsk Initial E10 test confirmed safe integration and strong performance Ethanol offers another scalable,
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC AiP for New 21,700 TEU Ammonia Powered Mega-Boxship
(DNV) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fueled ultra-large container ship design. The AiP is another milestone in the development of
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Hot Words, Phrases and Insights from the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference (Recorded Presentations Available)
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) “U.S. is not where things are happening.” “Policy uncertainty.” “National Security” “Not replacing petroleum; complementing it.” “Not an alternative to electric vehicles (EVs); complementing them.” “Persistence.” “Hurdles.” “Syngas” “Bankability.” “AI” “In Nature, There Is
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Baleària Will Have an Autonomous Electricity Generation System Using Methanol on the Electric Ferry 'Cap de Barbaria'
(Baleària) The eNomad system, developed by Methanol Reformer, will allow the production of renewable hydrogen from methanol to generate auxiliary electrical power. -- This is a pioneering project in Europe, which will turn the ferry that connects Ibiza and Formentera into a
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale Is Testing a Higher Biodiesel Blend in Trucks and Electric Vehicles
by Marta Nogueira (Reuters) Mining company Vale said on Tuesday it has made progress in initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from its off-road trucks, with trials of these vehicles powered by higher blends of biodiesel in diesel, as well as other battery-powered
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
New Tide for Marine Propulsion
(Biofuels International) Biofuels are emerging as one of the most promising green alternatives to conventional marine fuels. Their production from renewable feedstocks significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with fossil fuel alternatives, and many biofuels are “drop-in” compatible. Stringent regulations like the
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
New Mahindra CNG, Ethanol Flex-Fuel, Electric Tractors Showcased – Agrovision 2025
by Pearl Daniels (Rush Lane) Mahindra is the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume. Today (November 21, 2025), they have presented a full lineup of next-generation alternate-fuel tractors and farm technologies at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur. ... Mahindra’s New Alternate Fuel Tractor Lineup
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Everllence Introduces Two-Stroke Ammonia Engine to Global Maritime Industry
(Everllence) New B&W ME-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel engine sets new benchmark in zero-carbon propulsion and digitally-connected performance – now open for newbuilding orders -- At a two-day event in Copenhagen with over 300 attendees representing all sectors of the maritime industry, Everllence has unveiled its
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
How BioLNG Became the Fuel of Choice for North European Ferry Operators
by Craig Jallal (Riviera) Ferry operators and LNG suppliers have agreed a series of bioLNG fuel supply deals -- In recent months, TT-Line, EnviTec Biogas, Viking Line, Gasum, Wasaline, Destination Gotland, Stena Line and Avenir LNG have agreed bioLNG fuel supply deals
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Hycamite’s Technology to Decarbonize Shipping Awarded AiP by Industry Leader DNV
(Hycamite) Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd.’s (“Hycamite”) application of its technology to decarbonize the maritime industry has received an important new certification from classification society DNV. DNV awarded Hycamite an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its concept design of a pre-combustion, solid-form carbon capture system that
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Wind-Powered Methanol Dual-Fuel Roll-on/Roll-off Carrier Has Entered a Critical Construction Phase.
(CeNews (Google Translation) On October 29, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Plant of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei Province, a reporter from the China Environmental News witnessed the world's first wind-powered methanol
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests First Pure Methanol Marine Engine – Milestone for More Climate-Friendly Propulsion Solutions
(Rolls-Royce) World first: first high-speed 100 percent methanol engine for ships successfully tested; Cooperation: Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology in the meOHmare research project; Green methanol: CO2-neutral, clean and safe marine fuel; Dual-fuel engines as a bridging technology
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Drives Maritime Decarbonization with Hanwha Group and KR in New R&D Partnership
(HMM) HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four subsidiaries of Hanwha Group(Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems) and Korean Register(KR) to jointly develop a next-generation zero-carbon propulsion system for ships. Under this collaboration, the partners aim
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carrier Launched in China... CMB.TECH and CSSC Launch Full-Scale Decarbonized Shipping.
(Korea Maritime News) Construction of the world's first large ammonia-fueled bulk carrier (Newcastlemax class) is becoming visible. The vessels, ordered by Belgian shipping company CMB.TECH for its bulk carrier subsidiary Bocimar, are being built at Beihai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
14 World First Orders Changed! Involving Chinese Shipyards! Shipping Giant Decides to Change Its "Gas "
(Sohu (Google translation)) Singaporean shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) recently announced that it will convert 14 ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers it ordered from Qingdao Beihai Shipyard to LNG dual-fuel power systems. According to foreign media reports, EPS confirmed that the vessels were
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Expands Fleet with Methanol and LNG-Powered Vessels
(Safety4Sea) CMA CGM has taken delivery of its new dual-fuel methanol vessel, CMA CGM HELIUM and entered an agreement with India for the order of six new LNG-powered vessels. The CMA CGM HELIUM is now deployed on the Phoenician Express (BEX2) service, connecting China,
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Is Ethanol a Better Shipping Fuel than Methanol?
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Everllence and WinGD have announced engine tests for the latest alternative propulsion newcomer -- ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is similar to methanol in that is liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is also the new
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Maya Cosulich Launched and Preparing for Operations in Singapore for TFG Marine
(Fratelli Cosulich) On 9 October 2025, we marked a major milestone in our journey towards sustainable bunkering with the launching of Maya Cosulich — the world’s first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker — at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard. The ceremony was
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale and Wabtec Sign Agreement to Test Ethanol Use in Locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway
(Wabtec) Goal is to study the use of ethanol in engines as an alternative to diesel; Tests will be conducted through 2027 in Vitória-Minas Railway fleet;Partnership advances the decarbonization of the company’s rail operations Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation [NYSE: WAB] have
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests Adding Ethanol to Methanol to Enlarge Fuel Availability
(Maritime Executive) Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called E10 (10 percent ethanol mixed into the methanol supplied
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Fuel Carriers of the New Oceans
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... And so, once again, the world’s fleets are pivoting — this time toward methanol, ammonia, bio-LNG, and drop-in fuels that promise to keep commerce flowing without choking the sky. Not powered by fossil empires, but
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
First International Shipping Company to Participate in Ammonia Bunkering Hub Initiative in Western Australia's Pilbara Region - Memorandum of Understanding Signed with NH3 Clean Energy and Oceania Marine Energy for Joint Development -
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google translation)) Mitsui O.S. K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today (October 7, 2025) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NH3 Clean Energy Limited (NH3) and Oceania Marine Energy (Oceania)
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Ammonia as a Marine Fuel: Prospects and Challenges
(DNV) Ammonia is gaining traction as a marine fuel, backed by regulatory progress, engine innovation and early fleet adoption. Due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, shipowners are advised to plan strategically when choosing the right future fuel. How far and
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-carbon Methanol Refueling of Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha NYK Bulk Projects Ltd) The methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier Green Future, which is time-chartered by NYK Bulk Projects Corporation, a Nippon Yusen Group company, from Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture), refueled with low-carbon methanol
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Supports COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) in China’s First Ship-to-Ship Methanol Bunkering
(Bureau Veritas) COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) (CHI Shanghai) has successfully completed China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation by a shipbuilding and repair enterprise at a shipyard’s berth, marking a major milestone in the nation’s adoption of alternative marine fuels. The operation
October 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Corridors as key demonstration platforms for maritime biofuel adoption. New MARPOL Annex VI will mandate GHG intensity reductions and economic incentives. DNV’s scenario projects bio-methanol and bio-MGO dominance. Maersk has invested $100M in a green
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Everllence Successfully Runs World-First Ethanol-Fueled ME-LGIM Two-Stroke Engine
by Nick Blenkey (Marine Log) In another “first ever,” Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol – at all load points – of a 90-centimeter bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine in Japan. Everllence pioneered the ME-LGIM platform over a decade ago with the
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
BIMCO: 53% of Container Ships on Order Can Use Alternative Fuels
(Safety4Sea) In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the number of container ships on order which will be able to use alternative fuels directly upon delivery. -- According to Niels Rasmussen,
September 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Leveraging Ethanol’s Versatility in the Marine Sector
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) Shipping’s energy transition now runs on firm timelines and audited lifecycle emissions accounting. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) updated greenhouse-gas strategy sets a net-zero ambition “by or around 2050,” with waypoints for 2030 and 2040 and
September 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama Canal Announces Implementation of the NetZero Slot to Advance Maritime Decarbonization
(Panama Canal) The Panama Canal, today (September 12, 2025), announced the launch of the NetZero Slot, a new category within its transit reservation system designed to encourage the decarbonization of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
PIL Marks Historic Naming Ceremony of First LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel in Ghana
(Pacific International Lines) The vessel was named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Republic of Ghana -- Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the
September 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell and Hapag-Lloyd Sign Multi-Year Liquefied Biomethane Deal
(Hapag-Lloyd) Agreement supports Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization journey and end-to-end transformation of the freight value chain; Multi-year commitment adds to the growing momentum in the adoption of renewable marine fuels Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply
September 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives World's First Ammonia-Propelled Ship Technology Certification
(HD Hyundai (Google Translation)) ▶ Ammonia wastewater treatment device, hazardous zone designation system… Obtained ABS basic certification ▶ Preemptive response in line with international regulations, leading the development of ammonia fuel safety and environmental technology ▶ Laying the foundation for commercialization of ammonia-powered
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Switching Safely to Low-GHG Fuels and Technologies
(DNV) As the maritime industry shifts towards low-GHG fuels, ensuring safety during this transition is paramount. This article highlights the critical measures and considerations necessary for a safe and effective switch to low-carbon fuels and technologies. -- Orderbooks are increasingly filled with
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Implementing Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuels on Locomotives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This CRADA project with Wabtec and ORNL focuses on implementing low lifecycle carbon fuels, particularly hydrogen, in locomotive engines. A new research facility at ORNL’s NTRC is being established, featuring a Wabtec single-cylinder engine and extensive
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Complete Commercial Ammonia Fueled Engine Has Been Accomplished
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed its first full-scale ammonia-fueled engine, the 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR (50cm diameter, seven cylinders, equipped with high-pressure SCR). This engine was developed under the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)'s "Green Innovation Fund
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Höegh Autoliners Names Höegh Moonlight at the Port of Gothenburg
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading and largest port in the Nordic region. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding's Chinese Base Launches Methanol Dual-Fuel 5,900 TEU Container Carrier
(Tsuneishi) Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative: Representative Director, President and CEO: Yukio Okumura) launched TZS's first methanol dual-fuel 5,900 TEU container carrier at TSUNEISHI GROUP (ZHOUSHAN) SHIPBUILDING Inc. (hereinafter referred to as TZS), its shipbuilding
September 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN Launch New RoRo Concept at Donsö Shipping Meet
(Wallenius Marine) The new concept builds on the award-winning Sleipner PCTC concept and on operational data from the Sleipner vessels Future Way and Way Forward. The new RoRo design, which includes an engine room in the bow, creates (despite its length
September 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Viking Line Starts to Run Vessels on Bio-LNG to Generate Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply System for Two Terntank Hybrid Tankers
(Auramarine) Agreement is a natural continuation of the partnership following the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for three of Terntank’s 15,000 DWT hybrid tankers over the past 12 months. Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Only Makes Sense between EU Ports
(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- ... In Singapore, B100 is still far from affordable. That is partly because it is only offered by a few suppliers with
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanol and Ammonia Progressing Rapidly as Zero-Emission Shipping Fuels, but Extra Push Needed to Scale
(Global Maritime Forum) • New report on the status of zero-emission shipping fuels finds that methanol is now ready for low-carbon operation and ammonia is now ready for piloting. Significant progress has been made since the report’s first edition in 2020, with
August 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Gasum Provides Bio-LNG for the First Completely Carbon Neutral Shipping Route on the Baltic Sea Run by Wasaline
(Gasum) Wasaline’s vessel sailing between Finland and Sweden will run solely on Gasum’s liquefied biogas going forward. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and Finnish shipping company Wasaline have agreed that Gasum will provide only liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) to Wasaline’s vessel Aurora Botnia going forward.
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
GCGF: Why Ethanol Deserves a Seat at the Alternative Bunker Fuels Table
(Manifold Times) While green marine fuels have had strong industry backing, ethanol’s benefits haven’t been highlighted enough for maritime use. Chris Chatterton makes his case on why that should change. -- Chris Chatterton, Maritime Advisor of Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF),
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Only Makes Sense between EU Ports
(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- All bunker prices mentioned below have been adjusted for calorific contents to make them VLSFO-equivalent. They have estimated EU-EU voyage compliance costs
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Their Relationship and Create a Green Corridor
(Port of Barcelona) The agreement was signed as part of the joint visit by the Port of Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya to the Port of Shanghai. -- The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have today (August
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
EXMAR Launches Its First Ammonia-Powered Gas Carrier
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Belgian shipping company EXMAR has launched its first ammonia-powered gas carrier at HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard in South Korea. -- Described as the “world’s first” oceangoing ammonia-powered gas carrier, the newbuild hit the water on July 26. The 46,000 cubic meter
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Starting from August 1, New Energy Vessels Can Pass through the Yangtze-Huaihe Canal Free of Charge
(Sina/ China Water Transport Network (Google Translation)) Recently, the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Anhui Provincial Department of Transportation jointly issued the "Notice on the Implementation of Free Passage for New Energy Vessels on the Jianghuai Canal" (hereinafter referred
July 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Envision Energy Powers the World's First Green Marine Ammonia Bunkering, Pioneering Net Zero Shipping Fuel
(Envision Energy/PR Newswire) Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, is proud to announce that green ammonia fuel produced from its world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng has successfully powered the world's first green marine ammonia bunkering
July 29, 2025 Read Full Article
China Launches Green Methanol Bunkering at Dalian Port
(China Daily) China's green shipping ambitions took a significant step forward as the country's first bonded green methanol bunkering operation in the northeast was completed at Dalian Port in Liaoning province recently. The operation fueled the COSCO Shipping Yangpu, China's first methanol dual-fuel
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
“K” LINE Starts Use of Bio-LNG Fuel for Car Carrier
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce its first use of bio-LNG fuel supplied by Shell Western LNG BV (Shell) to the car carrier “OCEANUS HIGHWAY”. The vessel received 500 tons of bio-LNG from Shell
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
WinGD Wins Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine Order for 30+ Containerships from Taiwanese Player
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Switzerland-based marine power company WinGD has been tapped to supply its X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol and methanol-ready X-engine designs for over 30 boxships to be constructed for a Taiwanese container shipping player. ... The order reportedly follows a booking from
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
SCA Joins Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool for Compliance
(Bioenergy International) Swedish forest industry major SCA has selected Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as its solution for complying with the EU maritime emissions regulation. The credibility and reliability offered by an established company like Gasum were important factors in SCA’s decision. SCA
June 23, 2025 Read Full Article
New Maersk Vessel Class to Enter Service
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Alfa Laval Secures Order for the World’s First Marine Boiler System for Ammonia Waste Incineration
(Alfa Laval) Alfa Laval announces a milestone in maritime decarbonization with an order for the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation is part
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Admin Launches Fuel Economy Standard Rollback
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Greenwire) The Transportation Department says the Biden-era rule for cars and trucks is legally flawed. -- The Department of Transportation formally started the process of rewriting the fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, issuing a rule
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale, Cummins and Komatsu Advance Joint Dual Fuel Program to Develop Large Truck Engine Powered by Both Ethanol and Diesel
(Vale) Cummins testing QSK60 engine in new advanced low-carbon fuel test cells at Seymour Engine Plant with field trials slated for 2026 -- Vale announces that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell,
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Design Development of 150K CBM Class Ultra Large Ammonia Carrier
by WOO Jaeyoon (Mainichi Keizai) Hanwha Ocean has decided to focus its efforts on developing ultra-large ammonia carriers, which are environmentally friendly vessels. By taking the lead in future eco-friendly ship technology, the company plans to shake off China's pursuit and take
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry Seeks Practical Fuels to Meet Emission Standards
(Rystad Energy/OilPrice.com) • Biofuels are a viable option for the shipping industry to meet emission standards, but current production capacity is insufficient to meet demand, particularly for sustainable second-generation biofuels. While future fuel technologies like ammonia and methanol face challenges, biofuels offer
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Shipping Corridor +3, the World's Largest Port Signed an Agreement with Three Major Hub Ports in Europe
(Xinde Maritime Green Shipping/Xinde Maritime News) Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and three major European hub ports signed a green shipping corridor construction agreement -- Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, at the opening ceremony
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
China Launches World’s First 9,300-Car Methanol-Fueled Auto Carrier
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China on May 21 in Nantong, China Merchants Energy Shipping launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off car carrier with a capacity of 9,300 vehicles, built by China Merchants Industry; the vessel is scheduled for
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Achieves Bio-Methane Milestones Under ZEMBA Initiative
(Bunker Market) Hapag-Lloyd, World’s leading shipping liner company, has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Mipo Leads the Ammonia-Propelled Ship Market
(HD Hyundai Mipo) Agreement to apply ammonia propulsion engine to 4 multipurpose liquefied gas carriers -- Leading the next-generation eco-friendly shipbuilding market, including the start of construction of LCO2 carriers HD Hyundai Mipo (CEO Hyung-Kwan Kim), an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding &
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Struggles with Methanol Ship Engine Problems, Bunkering Non-Standardization
(Ocean Press) "Engine maintenance takes too much effort" -- Maersk is struggling with engine problems and bunkering non-standards on its methanol-powered container ships. “We are experiencing ongoing issues with our methanol dual-fuel propulsion engines on container ships, and as a result, we are
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Undercuts All Fossil Fuels in Rotterdam
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Rotterdam B100’s discount to VLSFO nears $100/mt; EU regs tip the scale in LBM’s favour; Rotterdam’s LNG flips to discount to LSMGO -- ... EU regulations have made bunkering 100% biofuel (B100) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam significantly more economical
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Agreement for Ammonia-Powered Ore Carrier
(Fortescue) Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasises the commitment of both companies to decarbonise the shipping industry. -- Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Highlights Their Dramatic Low-Carbon Dual Fuel Results when Replacing Diesel Fuel with Dairy RNG On Class 8 Trucks
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
COSCO Extends Strategic Cooperation: New Framework Agreement Facilitates further Projects
(MAN Energy Solutions) At a recent ceremony in China, MAN Energy Solutions signed a framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (CHI) regarding their future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects. Michael Petersen – Senior Vice President, Head of PrimeServ Denmark
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Has Received the AiP from ClassNK for the Design of the Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel for the Converted Existing Heavy Oil Vessels
(Tsuneishi Shipbuilding) TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) announced that it has received the AiP*1 (Approval in Principle) from Nippon Kaiji Kyodai (‘ClassNK’) on 25 December 2024 for a methanol dual-fuel vessel design for retrofitting existing heavy oil vessels (the
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
E85 Fuel Explained: What to Know about Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
by David Gluckman (Car and Driver) Not all cars are compatible with this ethanol-rich fuel, and deciding whether to fill up with it requires some consideration. ... Even if your car's engine isn't compatible with E85, it's a topic of increasing relevance in
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
A Sea Shift: Maritime Fuels Collaborative Launches to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition across the Pacific Northwest Maritime Industry
(American Journal of Transportation) A new initiative facilitated by Washington Maritime Blue and with leadership from Port of Seattle, Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce and the Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE)—called the Sustainable
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama to Incentivize Low-Emission Shipping with New Priority Passage Program
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Elkem, NCL and MPCC Inaugurate Low-Emissions Container Vessel to Strengthen Strategic European Silicon Value Chains
(Elkem) NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), today (April 1, 2205) initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western,
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Cummins Announces DNV Approval in Principle for Its Methanol-Ready Marine Engine
(Cummins) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced DNV Approval in Principle (AIP) for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, available from 2000 - 2700 hp (1491 - 2013 kW). Received in June 2024, the AIP validates Cummins retrofittable
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Anglo-Eastern Launches State-of-the-Art LNG/Ammonia Bunkering Station Skid for Maritime Training
(Ship Management) Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)/Ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneering a Decarbonised Future: NYK and Partners Attained Approval-inPrinciple from ClassNK for Ammonia Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Designed by LMG Marin AS (a member of the Seatrium Group)
(Seatrium Group) A groundbreaking step in the advancement of sustainable maritime energy has been achieved with the issuance of an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Future Bright for Low-Carbon Vessels
by Tan Yingzi and Deng Rui in Chongqing (China Daily Hong Kong) On Feb 8, 2025, the Minhou, the country's first 130-type methanol-diesel dual-fuel distribution vessel, docks at Chongqing's Guoyuan Port after departing from Shanghai, marking China's foray into eco-friendly and
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Support for Green Energy: All PIS Domestic Vessels Use B40!
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Supports Final Delivery of CIMC SOE’s Third Advanced 7,600m³ LNG Bunkering Vessel
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the third 7,600m³ LNG bunkering vessel, S1067, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore &
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier
(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Tanjung Pelepas Wraps up First Methanol Bunkering Operation
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel. -- The container vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Scandlines Links up with Caterpillar to Explore Use of e-Methanol on Hybrid Ferries
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Pursuing the goal of zero direct emissions by 2040, Danish ferry operator Scandlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with engine manufacturer Caterpillar Motoren to investigate the use of e-methanol on MaK-powered ferries. -- Under the
December 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Plans Ammonia Shipping Newbuilds
(The Maritime Executive) The well-known Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) which focuses on renewable energy investments is moving forward to develop ammonia-fueled carriers to lead in the energy transition. Its Energy Transition Fund entered into agreements with Norwegian shipping
November 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Progress in Maritime Decarbonization: Updated Fuel Pathway Maturity Map Highlights Key Advancements
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is unveiling an updated version of its Fuel Pathway Maturity Map, providing the shipping and financial sectors with a comprehensive overview of the advancements
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
EPRI, TVA Complete World's Largest Renewable Diesel-Powered Combustion Turbine Demonstration
(EPRI) EPRI and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the successful demonstration of renewable diesel as a combustion turbine fuel for power generation. The demonstration---the first U.S. test and the largest conducted in the world---was performed on a 76-megawatt dual-fuel natural
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
ORIX Eyes up to 20% Emissions Reduction through Biofuel Trial
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Tokyo-based financial services company ORIX Corporation has decided to conduct a sea trial using biofuel on its owned vessel which is currently chartered by Danish shipping company Norden. The trial will the first time for ORIX
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Install Carbon Capture Systems on Box Ships Too Young to Scrap
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
November 14, 2024 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil Supplies Hapag-Lloyd’s Colorado Express with B25 Biofuel Blend in Antwerp
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil has supplied Hapag-Lloyd’s containership Colorado Express with a B25 bio marine fuel blend in Antwerp. -- As disclosed, ExxonMobil’s biofuel blend underwent a range of tests before delivery in Antwerp.
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
News about Flex Fuel/Dual-Fuel Ships
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
LR and Hyundai Heavy Industries Announce Approval in Principle for New Ammonia Dual-Fuel Container Ship
(Lloyd's Register) The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300 TEU Class ammonia powered dual-fuel container ship, as part of a joint development
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk Signs Long-Term Methanol Sourcing Deal
(Maersk) The major deal with LONGi further confirms the ability of bio-methanol to achieve significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in this decade. The first volumes are expected in 2026. -- A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Which Shipowners Are Choosing Ammonia?
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
CCS Greenlights New Ammonia and Methanol-Fueled Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China Classification Society awarded Approval in Principle certificates for two innovative dual-fuel vessels—the Honghu ammonia-fueled container ship and the Haijing methanol-fueled bulk carrier—developed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. These ship types
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK Leads Consortium in Charge of Redesigning a Large “Green” Tanker
(PortalPortuario) Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Nippon Shipyard announced the development of an environmentally friendly VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier). This consortium, which conducts joint research and development on large crude oil tankers, created a design concept for
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
PIL Opts for 'More Viable' LNG Dual-Fuel to Power Its New Box Ships
by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Svitzer Makes Battery-Methanol Newbuild Debut
(Splash 247.com) Danish towage operator Svitzer has placed an order for what it says is the world’s first battery-methanol tug. The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to build the unit, which will feature a
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Raízen and Vertoro Join Forces to Enhance Lignin’s Value in Advanced Biofuels and Chemical Sectors
(Raízen) Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions -- Raízen, an integrated energy company with a broad portfolio of renewables, and Vertoro, a Dutch biotechnology accelerator, today announced the signing
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fuelled PSV Ship to Operate in 2026, says Wartsila
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Finland-based engine manufacturer Wartsila (WRT1V.HE) has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to make one of its platform supply vessels (PSV) capable of running on ammonia fuel, the company said in a statement on Monday. The Viking Energy will
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
OCI Global and TankMatch Complete Green Methanol Bunkering Op in Rotterdam
(Manifold Times) Both bunkered X-Press Feeders containership “Eco Maestro” with green methanol, supplied by OCI Fuels, using barge “MTS Experience” on 28 July. -- TankMatch on Monday (5 August) said it accomplished a successful green methanol bunker operation with OCI Global in
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
TFG Marine Signs Agreement with Consort Bunkers for Four Newbuild Methanol Carriage Bunker Tankers
(TFG Marine) TFG Marine (“TFG”), the leading international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, today announced the signing of a long-term time charter agreement with Singapore-headquartered Consort Bunkers for four newbuild methanol carriage-ready bunker tankers. This
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Avenir Starts Delivering BioLNG to Swedish Ferry Operator
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) UK-based midstream LNG & bioLNG company Avenir LNG has conducted the first bioLNG delivery to Swedish ferry operator Destination Gotland, a subsidiary of Rederi AB Gotland. -- For this operation, Avenir deployed Avenir Aspiration, a dual-purpose, 7,500-cubic meters
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Mining Giants Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Dual Fuel Trucks to Slash Emissions
(WION) Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins have unveiled plans to develop innovative Dual Fuel haul trucks. This revolutionary initiative, announced as part of the newly launched Dual Fuel Program, aims to transform the mining industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions through the
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Starts Europe’s First Feeder Network Powered by Green Methanol, Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Shipping
(X-Press Feeders) New Green Network Starts with Rotterdam and Antwerp Bruges to Finland and the Baltics -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has started Europe’s first scheduled feeder network in which the vessels are powered by green methanol, a
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Trafigura Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia
(Trafigura) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Orders for Japan's First Methanol-Fueled RORO Cargo Ships -- Ships for Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping, Scheduled for Completion and Handover by the End of Fiscal 2027
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) Accumulated technology for liquefied gas carriers utilized to support the construction of Japan's first methanol-fueled RORO vessel; High-performance dual-fuel engine reduces CO2 emissions by more than 10% compared to heavy oil vessels Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Grant Agreement -- E-MethanolXWSolution – CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
(Terntank) The objective of the eMETHANOLxWSolution project is to contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry and our customer’s zero-emission supply chains of renewable fuels in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The project demonstrates an innovative combination of foldable
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Accelerate UECC’s Decarbonization Journey
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Norway-based RoRo transportation provider United European Car Carriers (UECC) said it is on track to exceed its goal of a 45% emissions reduction by 2030 after more than doubling biofuel usage across its fleet last
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
The Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia Combustion Technology Demonstration, a Promising Signal for a Shipbuilding Powerhouse
(Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials) The first time in the country, KIMM demonstrates the technology of using LNG-ammonia dual-fuel MW-class marine engine combustion; Highly anticipated technology in the in the global market that focuses heavily on an environmentally sustainable marine engine MW-class marine
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Evergreen Orders 6 Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxships
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six 2,400 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships in China, continuing its efforts to decarbonize operations. The Sub-Panamax vessels will be built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited, part
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Sets Course for Sustainable Shipping with First Green Methanol Refuelling in Singapore
(X-Press Feeders) X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore today achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refuelling of X-Press Feeders’
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Successful Propulsion and Manoeuvrability Trials by Fortescue’s Dual-fuelled Ammonia-Powered Vessel in the Port of Singapore
(Fortescue/MPA Singapore) Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials
May 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Fratelli Cosulich Adds New Methanol and Biofuel Bunker Barge to Its Fleet
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Italian maritime transportation group Fratelli Cosulich has taken delivery of the newbuild chemical bunker barge equipped to carry methanol and biofuels up to B100. -- The newbuild, named Marta Cosulich, was built by the Chinese yard Zhejiang
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Time to Fuel Change: Ocean Carriers Consider Alternative Fuels
(Hanwha/Supply Chain Drive) ... Let’s look at the fuels under consideration for ocean shipping. Hydrogen Hydrogen is a widely available, low-cost fuel alternative that can be stored for long periods of time and can support extended travel distances. To harness its power, hydrogen
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry
by Wily Salim (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) ... Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), a more dense and more viscous liquid than diesel, is the current dominant fuel used in the marine shipping industry. This is because HFO is relatively affordable, has high energy density,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Svitzer Targets Methanol-Fuelled MAN 175DF-M Engine for Tug Application
(MAN Energy Solutions) Field-test agreement planned for methanol-fuelled tug with MAN 175D -- MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the development of a methanol-fuelled version of the MAN 175D engine. Designated 175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol),
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Astrid Mærsk Arrives in Shanghai for First Green Methanol Bunkering in China, in Partnership with SIPG
(Maersk) Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel "Astrid Mærsk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This historic
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
More and More Shippers Take Action on Seaborne GHG Emissions
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyed Almost Doubled Use of Marine Biofuel in 2023
(Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd sharply increased its use of biofuel bunker blends in 2023 as the company strives to cut emissions to reach its... READ MORE Related articles Our Focus on Sustainable Shipping: Hapag-Lloyd publishes Sustainability Report 2023 (Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd and
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Yang Ming Adopts Biofuel for Sustainable Future
(Yang Ming Marine Transport) To respond to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is taking a significant step by adopting sustainable biofuel to its fleet, starting at Hong Kong and Singapore on 7th and 8th
March 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Delivering Net-Zero Shipping by 2050: Introducing the Green Balance Mechanism
(World Shipping Council) The global shipping regulator, the UN International Maritime Organisation, has set a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the industry, and now needs to develop climate regulations by 2025 that make it possible to reach that
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Evergreen Marine and X-Press Feeders Sign MOA for Launch of Green Shipping Routes in Europe
(X-Press Feeders) Evergreen Marine Signs on To Europe’s First Feeder Network Powered by Green Methanol -- Global container shipping line Evergreen Marine Corporation (Evergreen) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, to place
February 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Mabanaft and TUI Cruises Sign MoU for the Supply of Methanol
(Mabanaft) Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises, one of the leading cruise operators, to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery
January 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Ammonia Could Decarbonize 60% of Global Shipping When Offered at Just 10 Regional Fuel Ports
(IOP Publishing) A study published today in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability has found that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. Researchers
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Just 10 Sites Worldwide Have Methanol Bunkering Facilities
by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) ... New research issued this week from Clarksons Research shows there are just 10 sites worldwide offering methanol bunkering, with another 11 under development. By contrast, for LNG, the other leading alternative fuel today, there
January 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk signs MoU with City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical on Development of Green Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure in Yokohama
(Maersk) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced today that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Euronav to Buy CMB.TECH for $1.15 Billion
(Euronav/Marine Link) Belgian tanker operator Euronav and its controlling shareholder CMB have entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in cleantech maritime group CMB.TECH for $1.15 billion in cash. Euronav said the transaction is part
December 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Decarbonising the Maritime Sector
by Valerie Ahrenst( Bunker Holding Group/Biofuels International) In the quest for a greener and more sustainable future, the maritime industry has found itself at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the