(Equisera) Equisera is delighted to announce that it is working with VertomCory, the global maritime services group, to explore bio-methanol supply for the shipping sector, with a focus on making low-carbon marine fuel in Britain from UK biogenic waste. Why bio-methanol Shipping is
(International Maritime Organization) Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan (22-30 October) so they can upskill seafarers who work on ships using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. The initiative is
by Skye Polly (Xinde Marine News | Shanghai) Wan Hai Lines wants its new ships to remain competitive beyond 2050, but uncertainty over future fuels and regulations is making long-term investment decisions increasingly complex. At the Finance and Insurance Thematic Forum of the
(International Maritime Organization) Caribbean countries and maritime stakeholders have developed a draft regional roadmap to advance maritime decarbonization and ensure a just transition across the region. The initiative is expected to provide a shared framework for Caribbean countries, regional institutions, the maritime
(Port of Long Beach) Joint study explores viable alternative fuels, potential demand, next steps for clean shipping -- The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a comprehensive report identifying promising clean marine fuels for oceangoing vessels and outlining steps
(Korea Maritime News) Shipowners' investment strategies diverge amid uncertainty over IMO carbon regulations… Some shipping companies withdraw orders for eco-friendly vessels. Fuel supply chains, price competitiveness, and charterer demands determine future ship values. The competition for eco-friendly ship fuels is entering a new
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "the Company") held a joint naming ceremony on October 29 at the Qingdao Beihai Shipyard of China Shipbuilding Corporation for three of the world's first ammonia-fueled Capesize
(Economic Daily/China National Energy Administration (Google Translation)) The green fuel industry has taken a key step towards commercialization. Recently, 1,000 tons of green ammonia from the China Energy Engineering Corporation's "Qingqing No. 1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen, Ammonia
(Greenfield Global) Agreement between Greenfield Global and European Energy establishes a joint platform for e-fuels development in Québec, combining Greenfield’s industrial infrastructure and biogenic CO₂ resources with European Energy’s proven renewable energy and Power-to-X expertise. - The planned facility will have an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Politics matters enormously to the circular bioeconomy. Tax credits, agricultural programs, trade policies, permitting reform, carbon regulations, and federal research priorities can make the difference between a promising technology and a commercially viable enterprise. But political
by Rohemir Ramirez Ballagas (Environmental Defense Fund/TradeWinds) In December, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a package of measures to transition shipping away from fossil fuels by 2050. While the proposed price on emissions is unresolved, there is growing support for
(Maritime Logistics Professional) ZERO44, a provider of software for maritime emissions compliance, has released a free, interactive fuel cost calculator on its website. The tool shows ship operators how the economics of replacing fossil fuel with biofuel change once carbon regulations
by Shankar Besta (Global Data) Alternative fuels are becoming central to the transition toward clean energy as governments, companies, and end users seek lower-carbon alternatives to petroleum fuels. Supported by their growing prominence in the energy transition, global renewable refinery production
(Lloyd's Register/EIN Presswire) 1,942 alternative-fuel-capable vessels on order but methanol bunkering is available at just 25 ports & commercial ammonia bunkering has taken place at only one. Ports do not need to back every fuel. They need to understand where credible demand
(The Straits Times/Fuel Cells Works) The Republic will soon be able to further decarbonise its power supply by incorporating energy sources such as green ammonia and hydrogen. From 2026, town gas in residential and commercial pipelines in Singapore – currently a mix
(Grain Journal) The 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit in New Orleans highlighted challenges and opportunities across the agricultural supply chain, including declining farm income, rising production costs, shifting trade relationships, changing consumer demand and potential growth markets for biofuels. Jacqui Fatka, lead
(Legis1) ,,, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed its third-quarter 2026 in-house lobbying report covering year-round E15 sales, renewable fuel volume requirements, maritime biofuel credits, and a biodiesel tax credit under S. 5583. The filing names five bills across both chambers: H.R.
(DNV) Balancing transition risk and cost is central to developing robust fuel and technology strategies for the journey towards 2050. This year’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 outlines DNV’s framework for evaluating these trade-offs across both short- and long-term horizons and demonstrates
(European Energy) Agreement between Greenfield Global and European Energy establishes a joint platform for e-fuels development in Québec, combining Greenfield’s industrial infrastructure and biogenic CO₂ resources with European Energy’s proven renewable energy and Power-to-X expertise. – The planned facility will have an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mercurius Biorefining tackles impending HEFA feedstock constraints by converting cheap, abundant lignocellulosic biomass into drop-in renewable fuels. Its patented REACH™ technology couples low-temperature acid hydrolysis with catalytic condensation and hydrotreating, completely bypassing costly fermentation enzymes and
(Straits Times/EDB.gov) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels and sustainable bioresources in carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity generation, transport and heavy industry. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and
by Zhao Bo (China Classification Society/China Ship Inspection (Google Translation)) The first vessel of the dual-fuel very large liquid ammonia carrier (VLAC) ordered by Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) from Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan shipyard, "TERRA CLOVE", was named yesterday. This 93,000-cubic-meter VLAC
(NYK Line) World-First Integrated Development from Fuel Procurement to Supply Infrastructure to Advance the Decarbonization of International Shipping from Japan’s Chubu Region -- Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (“Imabari Shipbuilding”), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation (“Kyokuyo Shipyard”), JERA Co.,
(International Maritime Organization) India has the potential to become a competitive regional hub for alternative marine fuels, according to the Study on Potential Demand and Pricing of Alternative Marine Fuels in India. Initiated by India's Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) and
(China Classification Society) On September 29, 2026, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the "Action Plan for the Promotion and Application of New Energy Vessels on Inland Waterways (2026-2030)".
(JERA) JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) and AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited (AM Green) today jointly announced that it has entered into a Binding Heads of Agreement ("HoA") with AM Green regarding the long-term supply of green ammonia produced in India. Under
(Port of Riga) Today, October 20, in the presence of Jonghan Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Latvia, and Māris Sprindžuks, Deputy Chairman of the Riga City Council, a memorandum of cooperation was signed at Riga City Hall between
by Natália Coelho, Toby Shay, Madeleine Jenkins and Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Ethanol is gaining traction as a bunker fuel for methanol-fuelled vessels seeking to meet EU regulatory requirements, because ethanol-methanol blends can offer a lower-cost alternative to pure biomethanol. Ethanol can
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... what should power the boat? The current answer is a sprawling, contested catalogue of contenders—conventional LNG, Bio-LNG, biomethanol, e-ammonia, hydrogen, and wind-assisted propulsion. The real challenge,however, is not simply dreaming up a cleaner molecule. It
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) With ethanol emerging as an alternative fuel the first port in Latin America has started offering it on a regular basis -- The Port of Santos Authority (APS), CMA CGM, Copersucar and Bunker One have announced
(ABS) ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of the ports,
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will hold its annual convention on 10-12 November in New York, ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s MEPC 85 meeting later in the month. Participants will be looking
(Bunker One) 500,000-litre operation at the Port of Santos marks a breakthrough for bioethanol as a marine fuel and demonstrates the industry’s ability to safely deliver a new fuel at commercial scale Rio de Janeiro – Bunker One has completed Latin America’s
(European Shipowners) Shipping is responsible for around 10% of EU ETS emissions but pays almost 20% of the ETS bill. Unlike other sectors, it has never received free allowances. The new Sustainable Maritime Alternative Propulsion (SMAP) mechanism is a chance to reinvest
by Wang Zhe, Wang Tian, Zhou Yangyang (Hubei Daily News (Google translation) On the morning of October 18, with the full support of the Wuhan Yangluo Maritime Safety Administration, the newly built special vessel "Spirit of Mobile" from Wuchang Shuangliu
by Yu Taoran (Jiefang Daily/Shangguan News) Today (October 15, 2026), the inaugural refueling ceremony for biomass methanol marine fuel on Shanghai's inland waterways, themed "First Inland Waterway Fueling: Green Start to the Huangpu River," was held at the Luodong Container Terminal
(Guangzhou Port Authority (Google Translation)) On October 16, the first methanol fuel bunkering operation for a roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel at Guangzhou Port was successfully completed. On the same day, the vessel "Daqing 268" bunkered 2,300 tons of methanol (including 1,400 tons
by Fan Ying and Zeng Xueying (Party Building Department of China Energy Engineering Corporation, Hydrogen Energy Company (Google translatio)) On October 20, the second phase of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" China Energy Construction Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated Project),
(Manifold Times) Fuel supplied was B30 co-processed marine gasoil, produced using conventional and renewable feedstocks through Repsol’s co-processing technology. -- Repsol on Monday (12 October 2026) said it has successfully completed B30 marine fuel deliveries with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH)
(Via/St1 Biokraft) Wasaline has signed an agreement with St1 Biokraft for the supply of 42 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) per year. Deliveries will begin in January 2028 and will take place in connection with the bunkering of Aurora Botnia in
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and six of her colleagues on Oct. 15 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to expand Renewable Fuel Standard eligibility for qualified fuel used in marine transportation. The
(Finnlines) Stora Enso and Finnlines have expanded their cooperation to support the decarbonisation of logistics for packaging board and wood-based products and reduce transport-related emissions across European supply chains. As part of the collaboration, Stora Enso will utilise Finnlines’ Green Lane
(Safety4Sea) Guangzhou Port has completed its first green methanol bunkering operation alongside a terminal, marking a further step in the expansion of alternative-fuel supply infrastructure in China. As more dual-fuel vessels enter service, access to reliable bunkering infrastructure will be essential to
by Angie Liew (Argus Media) Singapore has completed its first ethanol bunkering operation using around 5,000t of ISCC-certified product, also marking the largest ethanol bunkering conducted globally to date. Danish shipowner Maersk's dual-fuel container vessel Maersk Halifax successfully bunkered bioethanol at port
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has established itself as the premier bioeconomy hub in the Asia-Pacific region, hosting massive renewable diesel refining, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and growing biomanufacturing capabilities. The hub’s commercial viability relies on deep operational
(UABIO) Marine biodiesel prices in Rotterdam have fallen to a record low. Once the cost of complying with European emissions regulations is included, biodiesel can already be more economical than most conventional marine fuels. ... Why biodiesel prices are falling One factor behind the
(European Biogas Association) EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen put energy security and independence at the heart of Europe’s energy transition, highlighting biomethane as a strategic European asset that can strengthen security while supporting climate action. Speaking at the
by Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan (Reuters) Singapore January-to-September marine biofuel sales down 47% on year -data; Execs eye IMO's MEPC meeting in late October to early November; Mideast war underscores importance of having fuel options Shippers' appetite for lower-carbon marine fuels weakened this
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the CMA CGM Group, and Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the supply and use of liquefied bio-methane
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) New initiatives advance capabilities across marine fuel pathways, strengthen assurance and efficiency for ships bunkering in Singapore, and support electric harbour craft adoption The 24th Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON), organised by the Maritime and Port
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore, through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), launched a new Singapore Standard (SS) and two Technical References (TRs) today covering ammonia bunkering, bunker fuel sampling,
(China National Energy Administration) Transportation departments (commissions), industry and information technology departments, and energy bureaus of all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government; all dispatched agencies of the National Energy Administration; and all units and departments
(CMA CGM) French groups CMA CGM and ENGIE sign a framework agreement to develop a biomethane production facility in the Le Havre industrial and port area. From 2029, the facility, to be developed by ENGIE, will supply 7,000 tons (equivalent to 100
(CMA CGM) DSV chooses CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to support a targeted reduction of 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over two years; The agreement reflects the shared commitment of CMA CGM and DSV to accelerating the decarbonization of global supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Gulf Coast biorefining cluster anchors American renewable fuel production by leveraging fifty-four percent of national refining capacity and ninety percent of hydrogen pipelines. New projects achieve major cost savings by bolting onto existing hydrotreaters, utilities,
(Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) As the shipping industry seeks pathways to decarbonization, access to scalable low-emissions fuels remains one of the key challenges. While fuels such as methanol and ammonia continue to gain momentum, interest is
(Hyperfuels/epartrade) Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the OMNI Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels® 93 Octane Premium gasoline available for bulk loading. The gasoline is EPA compliant for all areas and is street legal. The gasoline uses Isobutanol as a
(Blaze Energy/Business Wire) Recently announced $6.5M Seed round will accelerate deployment of Blaze Energy’s Flex-Fuel Reformer System with leading maritime industry partners. Blaze Energy, an energy technology company enabling fuel-flexible engines, announced the closing of a $6.5 million seed financing round
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A new partnership has been announced in Michigan to develop sustainable aviation and maritime fuel supply chains. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Executive Director Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “We’re the only one that has an international
by Edwin Lanpert (Riviera) Marine engines can switch between methanol and ethanol without a change of mode and ethanol costs a third of green methanol. Uptake hinges on bunkering, crop rules and penetrating a 95 per cent conventional mid-bore market -- WinGD’s
by Zheng Wei, Deng Xiaolong, Luo Shan, Huang Chaokai (Yangpu Economic Development Zone) Can sea breezes "brew" fuel for ships? Hainan's first 10,000-ton-level green methanol project has been launched in Yangpu, Danzhou! A ship sailing on the Central European route Fuel to be refueled at
(Demeter Energy) Long-term agreement secures sustainable urban wood and green waste feedstock for Demeter Energy’s planned low-carbon biomethanol and carbon capture facility to support the Global Shipping Markets Demeter Energy today (October 5, 2026) announced the execution of a strategic feedstock supply
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
(Global Agriculture) Brazilian company Inpasa shows how integrated production models are accelerating the grain’s share in Brazil’s biofuel matrix -- Corn ethanol is expected to reach a one-third share of Brazilian production as early as the 2027/28 crop year, two years ahead
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) On 1-4 September, IMO Member States met in London for the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22). The working group’s mandate covered proposals on
by Wu Jing (China Water Transport Network ) On September 28, China Changjiang Shipping Chongqing Company held a product launch event for the "Yangtze River No. 7" cruise ship on the "Changjiang Chaotian Xinghe" vessel. More than 150 people attended, including
(The Nippon Foundation) The Nippon Foundation has been promoting the development of zero-CO2 emission vessels as part of its "Zero-Emission Ship Project, which aims to decarbonize domestic shipping since 2022. Recently, the "Kikomaru" (gross tonnage approximately 4,500 tons), developed by the "Marine
(India Ministry of Shipping) Green Methanol Plant to Support "Net Zero 2070" Goal as CMs of Gujarat & Assam, Union Minister lay Foundation Stone at Kandla Rs 2,300 crore investment at Kandla to create 3,500 jobs Gujarat is India's gateway to
(Uber Boat by Thames Clipper) Uber Boat by Thames Clippers calls on ministers to restore Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate eligibility for tidal rivers, arguing the current policy risks undermining the Government's net-zero ambitions Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has warned that the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya), Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Kokuka Sangyo; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kimifumi Imagawa), and Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. (Hanshin Diesel Works; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Kobe;
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Shipping company tests corn-based marine fuel; Dual-fuel vessel operates on ethanol blend; Port of Mobile hosts ship-to-ship transfer -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the US,
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release today of a new report by the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR), “Evaluation of Ethanol Use in Marine Shipping,” that demonstrates ethanol’s technical, economic, and environmental potential
(Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA)/De Nederlandse Biodiesel uit Afval Alliantie) The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) presented today its Action Plan to MPs Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer (D66), Jantine Zwinkels (CDA), Henk Vermeer (BBB) and Maarten Goudzwaard (JA21). With this Action Plan, the
(Manifold Times) Spain’s marine fuel supplier-focused decarbonisation rules follow the Netherlands, where Rotterdam bunker sales fell to their lowest level since 2009. -- Port emissions data specialist PortXchange on Tuesday (22 September) said nine months after the Netherlands became the first country
(DNV) The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) was held from 14 to 18 September 2026. CCC 12 finalized the revision of the interim guidelines for the use of methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel,
(Government of South Korea) Establishment of eco-friendly ship fuel supply businesses and registration standards through the amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Port Transport Business Act Considering initial market conditions, the temporary use of maritime cargo vessels for supplying eco-friendly ship
(Moeve) • Senior political and business leaders from across Europe and Spain have gathered in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, to support the construction of the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The facility will have 300 MW of
(TipRanks) • The company’s subsidiary secured ISCC EU certification, a first for the global recycled carbon fuel sector, validating its ethanol from industrial off-gases under stringent EU sustainability and carbon standards. ISCC EU status allows the firm’s recycled ethanol to enter EU
(NYK Line) Demonstrating a Fuel-Supply Operation Essential for Deployment of Next-Generation Fueled Vessels -- NYK Line, with Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., and Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd., has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS)
by Don Schinske (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Hawaii's newly approved Clean Fuel Standards (CFS) legislation includes an "opt-in" provision for maritime fuels, in line with the programs in California and Washington. Which makes it tempting to look at the map now
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Equinor today (September 22, 2026) announced a five-year Impact partnership. The partnership brings together GCMD’s capabilities in conducting real-world maritime pilots with Equinor’s experience as a charterer, energy provider
(Manifold Times) Company has been developing marine biofuel blending operations at China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone, leveraging storage and logistics facilities at its Aoshan base. -- Petrochina International Co Ltd recently said it has blended more than 30,000 metric tonnes (mt)
by Lisa Foust Prater (Successful Farming) CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka shared challenges and reasons to be hopeful at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. -- Margins are tight and farm income is down, but the ag economy is cyclical, and there are reasons to
(Argus Media) Analysis of Europe’s ammonia market, as soaring gas prices and geopolitical risks take a toll ahead of winter -- Market: Fertilizers, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Gas & Power, LNG, Natural Gas Ammonia production across Europe faces major consequences due to mounting pressure on
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Coinciding with this week’s United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, Climate Week NYC 2026 is underway. This year’s gathering comes at a turbulent time, with geopolitical unrest, shifting directions in energy and
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Enables shipowners and charterers to optimise compliance decisions, reduce costs and monetise surplus positions -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the first FuelEU Maritime pooling spot price and bio-LNG abatement prices, bringing transparency to
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
(Earthshot Prize) ZEMBA unites nearly 50 of the world’s major cargo owners, including Amazon, IKEA and Nike, into a single alliance that makes binding, multi-year commitments to zero-emission shipping, giving shipping companies the confidence to invest in cleaner vessels and fuels. Nearly
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
(Lloyd's Register) K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt Medium Range (MR) tanker. Announced at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, the joint development project will assess the technical feasibility, safety
(Biofuels International) CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Under NEDO's "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Next-Generation Vessels," Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Japan Engine), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. are
(Yokogawa) Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has received orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to supply integrated automation systems for a 40,000 m³ liquefied hydrogen carrier that will be the world's largest vessel of its type, and for
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said the carbon recycling company is moving beyond technology licensing to own and operate projects that convert industrial waste gases into ethanol for aviation, marine fuels and chemicals,
(Aptamus) Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although green shipping corridor initiatives have expanded to eighty-four global projects, only four have reached operational reality. A maritime corridor remains only as functional as its weakest physical bunkering node, where certified ship-to-ship bunker vessels represent
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG publishes new position paper urging DG ENER to protect the mass-balance terminal pathway (liquefaction by equivalence) as it prepares proposed revisions to the RED III implementing framework. Industry coalition SEA-LNG is urging the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER)
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Julian Buckley meets Tobias Kohl at the SMM show in Hamburg to get more on development of new marine power tech at Rolls-Royce -- “But we can benefit from that tech when looking at other fuels which
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
(Bain & Company) Sustainability has entered an age of divergence. Over the past decade, $17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies—$4 trillion more than expected. But progress has been radically uneven. Only a handful of key green technologies have met or
(DNV) Hydrogen has the potential to enable emission-free operations at sea, but key barriers remain. Learn how the industry is addressing challenges around storage, safety, and cost to unlock its long-term potential. READ MORE; includes VIDEO Ammonia as fuel: potential, challenges, and
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
(Xinde Marine News) The conversion of Shenghang Yongle marks the first time an operating vessel has been classed for ship-to-ship liquid ammonia fuel bunkering. The breakthrough also highlights the increasingly important role of CMB.TECH, which is simultaneously building an ammonia-powered fleet,
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
(International Maritime Organization) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) met for its 22nd meeting from 1-4 September 2026, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting had a high level of participation,
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
(Rolls-Royce) DNV declares mtu engines ready for methanol; Retrofitting concept offers ship operators investment security; Rolls-Royce successfully completes 5,000 hours of methanol engine testing; Expertise in sustainable fuels: HVO, e-diesel and methanol Rolls-Royce has received the Methanol Readiness Certificate from the international classification society
(Baltic Times) As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental requirements and the growing market for alternative fuels mean that ports need to start planning now for the infrastructure
(The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority) The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority took its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel on Friday as it extended its testing of its use on its largest vessel, the
(Wallenius Sol) Since January 2025, FuelEU Maritime has been reshaping how shipping companies think about fuel. The regulation sets a progressively tightening well-to-wake greenhouse gas intensity target for energy used on board vessels calling at EU ports. For us, this has translated
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
(Everllence) Everllence strengthens leadership in engine technology with successful R&D test for G80 Everllence B&W ME-LGIMe (-Liquid Gas Injection Ethanol) unit at HHI-EMD -- Everllence has announced that the world’s first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol capable engine has been tested and verified
(Anemoi Marine Technologies) UK based Anemoi will install wind-harnessing technology which reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions -- A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global leader in shipping, has selected Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), a British innovator in wind-propulsion technology, to supply
(Government of South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Division (Google Translation)) Legislative Notice of Enactment of Subordinate Regulations for the "Special Act on Support for Establishing Green Shipping Routes" - Full-scale implementation of the '2nd Basic Plan for the Development and Supply of
(Xinhua Daily (Google Translation)) On September 1, the world's first 325,000-deadweight-ton methanol dual-fuel ore carrier, the "Far Maritime Silk Road," was named in Yangzhou. Built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) and operated by COSCO Shipping Bulk, the ship is equipped
(GEA) GEA is presenting the new GEA methanol Fuel2Engine System at SMM 2026, the world’s leading maritime trade fair in Hamburg (September 1–4). With this solution, GEA has combined the GEA methanol Booster Unit with the GEA methanol Valve Train to
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, believes shipping’s energy transition is entering a phase where flexibility, not fuel choice, will determine which operators adapt successfully. With fuel price volatility, inconsistent alternative availability and tightening environmental regulation at different speeds
(DNV) Can ammonia become a practical fuel for deep-sea shipping? As interest and orderbook numbers grow, so does the need to address its unique safety challenges. Explore what's driving momentum, and which barriers still need to be overcome in our expert
Reviewing the key findings of the 10th edition of DNV's Maritime Forecast to 2050. The latest edition explores how the shipping industry can navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain energy transition, providing insights into regulatory developments, technology uptake, energy efficiency measures
(Ameresco/Business Wire) First agricultural RNG project for Neogenyx Fuels will convert livestock manure into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas while supporting economic development -- -Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company, today (August 31, 2026) announced the groundbreaking of a natural
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Study marks next step in Perpetual Next’s evaluation of a bio-methanol production platform in the United Arab Emirates Perpetual Next, a developer of renewable carbon and green methanol projects, has appointed Kreston ME Consulting (KMEC) to undertake a comprehensive feasibility
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) Singapore and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Singapore-Brazil Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The MOU was signed by Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Mr Jeffrey Siow, and Brazil’s Minister
by Don Jenkins (Capital Press) State has never met the law’s requirements, but there are no consequences Washington state government’s use of biodiesel dropped to an all-time low last year, despite a law purportedly requiring the state to buy the greener alternative
(Bunker Index) 190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion. -- Danish naval architecture firm Knud E. Hansen has announced the delivery of Skipanes, a new ro-ro vessel built for Faroese ferry operator Smyril Line
(Bunker Index) 9,000-TEU vessel is one of six mid-sized dual-fuel ships joining Maersk's fleet. -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has taken delivery of Tacoma Maersk, a 9,000-TEU dual-fuel container vessel built at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's yard in Jingjiang, China. The vessel forms part of
(Bunker Index) Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry. -- Sunoil Biodiesel has announced that it has received regulatory approval to supply sustainable biofuels in Belgium, adding the country to the list of European markets in which it
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
(Ningbo Transportation Port and Shipping Management Center (Google Translation)) On August 23, at the Meidong Terminal of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, a "sea refueling station" named "Zhongran Green Energy 85" accomplished a major task: refueling the ocean container giant "COSCO Shipping Libra" with
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) At dawn in Shanghai Port, the international roll-on/roll-off cargo ship "Arctic Tern" was carrying out a ship-to-ship bunkering operation of 2,824 tons of green methanol. All the green methanol used in this bunkering operation originated
by Kash (Bunker Market) AZANE Fuel Solutions and Equinor have signed a pioneering framework agreement covering ammonia fuel supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The partnership marks a critical transition from conceptual
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
(Shanghai Electric (Google translation) On August 20, the Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Alcohol-Oil Integration Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Taonan Phase II Project") was officially launched. Cai Dong, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party
(Australian Government Defence) The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
(BFT Tanker Logistics) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how
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