by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government
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Back TO HOMEInterview: Star Bulk Will Use Biofuels to Comply with FuelEU Maritime Rules
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments -- Star Bulk -- one of the largest
November 18, 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
The Week in Bunkers: Singapore Replaces Rotterdam as Top Biodiesel Hub
by Enes Tunagur (Lloyd's List) Competitive prices and regulatory certainty in Singapore helped it dethrone Rotterdam as the top biofuel bunkering hub -- Singapore replaced Rotterdam as top biodiesel bunker hub despite Dutch subsidies, as regulatory certainty and falling prices boosted demand in
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Uses Hybrid Barge to Supply NYK Line-Operated Vehicle Carrier with 2G Biofuel Bunkers
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Spanish energy company Cepsa has announced it has used its hybrid barge, Bahía Levante, to supply 1,030 tonnes of B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, in the Bay of Algeciras. In
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Targets More Ports for Marine Biofuel Sales
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Marine fuel trading house KPI OceanConnect is looking to offer biofuel for bunkering at more ports, in view of higher demand as FuelEU regulations kick in next year, a senior executive said on the sidelines of SIBCON 2024 this
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of Marine Biofuels to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at Port of Barcelona
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
OOCL and Partners Collaborate to Advance Low-Carbon Shipping with Biofuel
(Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) ) Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) and partners join hands to advance low-carbon shipping, opting for cleaner fuel to reduce supply chain emissions. With the participation of several partners including IKEA and Kyocera, the
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Swire Shipping Wraps up Sustainable Biofuel Trial
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service. -- MV Suva Chief, a containership on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Obtains Authorization to Market Bunker with Renewable Content
(Petrobras) The company is a pioneer in Brazil in developing fuel for the maritime segment -- On Thursday (07/11), Petrobras obtained authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to market maritime fuel with renewable content. The company
July 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Banle Energy Successfully Completed Port Klang’s First B24 Biofuel Bunkering Services in Malaysia
(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire) The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030 -- On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Achieves the First Biofuel Delivery for a Foreign Container Shipping Company in South Korea
(KPI OceanConnect) Bunker delivery marks the first commercial delivery for a foreign container shipping company in South Korea, highlighting growing demand for biofuel across ports worldwide. 11 July 2024: KPI OceanConnect, the leading global provider of marine energy solutions, has announced the successful
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Webinar: Development of B24 Marine Biodiesel in Asia: Guangzhou vs. Singapore --- July 11, 2024 --- ONLINE
Chinese suppliers are looking to develop the B24 market as demand from international shipowners seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rises. China is well positioned to meet this growing demand with ready availability of Ucome and VLSFO but challenges
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels to Spur Investments of B114bn Public Comments DEADLINE July 12, 2024
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) National oil plan looks at impact of shift to cleaner fuels for transport -- Biofuels, including gasohol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are expected to help generate new investment worth 114 billion baht in the oil business over
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
New Markets Provide Sunnier Outlook For Clean Fuels
by Jonathan Martin (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Tremendous growth in the biomass-based diesel industry should be celebrated by producers and farmers, as well as those who enjoy breathing cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, that growth coupled with disappointing Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Denmark's Norden Bunkers B100 Biodiesel in Singapore
by Anna Prokhorova (Argus Media) Danish shipping firm Norden said it completed a B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in Singapore last week. According to the company, it is "the first ever 100pc biofuel (B100) bunkering in Singapore". Norden said it was commissioned by
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Chimbusco Pan Nation Completed COSCO Shipping's First B24 High-Sulphur Marine Biofuel Bunkering Operation in Hong Kong
(Chimbusco Pan Nation) On 13th May 2024, Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co Ltd (CPN), the leading marine fuel oil provider in Hong Kong, supplied over 4,300 metric tons of ISCC-EU certified B24 high-sulphur marine biofuel to "COSCO NETHERLANDS”, an ocean-going container vessel
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Regarding the Operation of "Sunny Orion" Using Marine Biofuel (B24)
(Asahi Tanker (Google Translation)) Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shigekazu Haruyama) has successfully operated the tanker ship "Sunny Orion" using biofuel, which is made by mixing waste cooking oil with heavy oil. The biofuel (B24) used this
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK, GCMD Address Continuous Biofuel Use
by Dom Magli (Port Technology International) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has partnered with NYK Line to begin Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous biofuel usage on vessel operations). This six-month study will test the continuous usage of a biofuels
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Tata Steel First Indian Steel Company to Ship Raw Material from Australia Using Biofuel Blend
(The Avenue Mail) Tata Steel becomes the first Indian steel company to undertake a full-laden leg voyage from East Coast Australia to India, powered by a B24 biofuel blend with VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil). This voyage sets a new
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Strait Energy's Unit Completes First Delivery of ISCC EU-Certified Marine Biofuel
(The Star/Bernama) : Straits Energy Resources Bhd’s (Straits Energy) subsidiary, Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd, has completed the first delivery of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) certified marine biofuel by a Malaysian supplier. Tumpuan Megah supplied 4,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
China Releases List for a Biofuel Pilot Scheme to Boost Domestic Consumption
by Samyak Pandey and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Major biodiesel exporter faces weak local demand; Government urges demonstrations to support consumption; Loans and carbon profits fall short in driving demand sufficiently -- The Chinese government unveiled a plan for a biodiesel pilot scheme in
April 06, 2024 Read Full Article
ResourceWise (Formerly Prima Markets) Partners with ENGINE for Bio-Bunker Indexes, Now Available on Prima CarbonZero Platform
(ResourceWise/CISION) ResourceWise, formerly Prima Markets, expands its coverage of low-carbon fuels into marine biofuels with this strategic data partnership. — In an inspiring stride towards greener marine operations, ResourceWise and ENGINE have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry's decarbonization
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers Completes First Delivery of B30 Biofuel in Singapore
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) Vitol Bunkers has started operating specialised bunker barge, the Marine Future, in Singapore with its first delivery of B30 biofuel blend. The operation, completed with Marine Future, Vitol’s newly delivered specialised bunker barge, involved delivering a
April 02, 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
Vale Trying out Biodiesel in Sudbury Smelter Locomotives
by Len Gillis (Sudbury.com) Company seeking data on how well biofuels will work in reducing the carbon footprint on rail locomotives -- Vale Base Metals is taking a serious look at reducing the use of traditional fossil fuels in Sudbury, specifically in the
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Launches New B30 Ucome ARA Price
by Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Argus has launched B30 Ucome dob ARA range marine biodiesel blend assessments, replacing a calculated fob ARA range blend price. The assessment will comprise 30pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) and 70pc very-low sulphur fuel oil
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers Takes Delivery of First Biofuel Barge in Asia
(Vitol Bunkeres) Vitol Bunkers has taken delivery of the “Marine Future”, its first specialised bunker barge in Singapore, strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel bunker market. The addition of this specialised IMO type 2 notation bunker tanker to the V-Bunkers fleet
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Begins New Round of Tests on Mixing Bunker and Biodiesel
(BiodieselBR (Google Translation)) Petrobras is advancing with tests of a new type of marine fuel oil (bunker) with 24% biodiesel. This Monday (11), a container ship operating on coastal shipping routes on the Brazilian coast was filled with 860 thousand liters
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Vitol Completes Inaugural Biofuel Delivery in the UAE
(Vitol) Vitol has successfully completed its first biofuel deliveries in Fujairah, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainable fuel solutions. Through its wholly-owned bunker arm, Vitol Bunkers, two vessels received B24 VLSFO on December 8th and 14th. The fuel was sourced from its Fujairah-based refinery
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect: Fujairah Joins Biofuel Bunkering Ports Club
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) The UK-based marine energy solutions provider KPI OceanConnect has supplied two bulk carriers owned by India-based company ArcelorMittal Shipping with B24 very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) at the Port of Fujairah, the United Arab
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Vale Performs First Biofuel Voyage for Its Iron Ore Shipping
(Vale) The vessel Hinrich Oldendorff will be fuelled by blend of residual cooking oil and fuel oil -- Vale, working in partnership with Oldendorff Carriers, have just commenced their first biofuel voyage on a bulk vessel. The trial is taking place on an
December 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Launches First B24 Mediterranean Spot Price Assessment
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Adds to growing global suite of marine biodiesel prices -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new Mediterranean marine biodiesel price assessment for B24, a blend of 24% used cooking oil methyl ester and
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Distributes Biofuel Blend to OOCL
by Dom Magli (Port Technology International) KPI OceanConnect, a marine energy solutions provider, has announced the successful sale and supply of a B24 biofuel blend to Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). The gasoline supply was reportedly coordinated by KPI OceanConnect’s staff in
November 22, 2023 Read Full Article
China Accelerates Biodiesel Demo Projects, Carbon Credit Methodologies
by Ivy Yin, Samyak Pandey, Oceana Zhou, Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Big biodiesel exporter, weak domestic demand; Government calls for demos to build home demand; Loans, carbon profits 'not enough to drive demand' -- China is to accelerate development of biodiesel demonstration projects and
November 22, 2023 Read Full Article
IBIA: Guidelines for Alternative Bunker Fuels further Considered by IMO
(Manifold Times) Draft guidelines for some alternative marine fuels require further work intersessionally for consideration and finalization at CCC 10 in September 2024 with a view to adoption at MSC 109 in December 2024. The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) on Friday
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
GS Caltex Sells Its First Bio-Marine Gasoil Bunker in Singapore
by Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan (Reuters) GS Caltex Singapore Pte Ltd said on Monday it has sold its first cargo of biofuel-blended marine gasoil to Maersk Oil Trading (MOT) at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore as it seeks to
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
PSA Singapore, Pacific International Lines Expand Collaboration to Decarbonize Global Supply Chain
(Pacific International Lines/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a collective journey towards achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, PSA Singapore (formerly known as the Port of Singapore Authority) and Pacific International Lines announced Nov. 1 that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan's 1st: Coastal Vessel Successfully Operated Using Biofuel Mixed Waste Cooking Oil Directly with Fuel Oil
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and MOL Coastal Shipping) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) and its group company MOL Coastal Shipping, Ltd. (President: Hiroshi Kobayashi) today announced that an MOL Coastal Shipping-operated 499 GT coastal vessel, the "Tetsuun
November 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Interview: Chevron's Robert Wolf on the Growing Popularity of Biofuel
(Maritime Executive) Biofuel is one of the simplest options available for vessel operators to lower emissions today, without waiting for new equipment or new technology. According to the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, biofuel can cut net carbon emissions by 20
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Vitol Targets Asia Biofuel Growth with Specialist Bunker Barges
(Vitol) Vitol is strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel market, with the delivery of specialised bunker barges to Singapore in 2024. From early next year, Vitol through its wholly-owned subsidiaries V-Bunkers and Vitol Bunkers will be able to offer a range
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Demonstration Test on Marine Transportation of Copper Slag Using Biodiesel Fuel
(JX Metals) Pan Pacific Copper Co., Ltd. (President & Chief Executive Officer: Kazuhiro Hori; hereinafter "PPC"), a group company of JX Metals Corporation (President and Representative Director: Yoichi Hayashi; hereinafter "JX Metals"), and IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (President and Representative Director:
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Peninsula Shanghai and Singapore Teams Fixes Bio Bunker Fuel Deal for Cosco
(Manifold Times) Trading teams recently combined to deliver 2,000 mt of UCOME-based B24 marine biofuel to Cosco container carrier “M/V Cscl Venus” through local Singapore physical supplier, Vitol Bunkers. -- Peninsula, the leading global independent marine energy supplier, has fixed its first
October 09, 2023 Read Full Article
GeoServe Executes Its 1st Delivery of Marine Biofuel
(GeoServ/Biobased Diesel Daily) GeoServe announced Sept. 4 its first delivery of biofuel-blended bunkers onboard the Scorpio MR Pool Vessel STI Larvotto. The vessel was supplied with B24 marine biofuel, a blend comprising 24 percent biodiesel made from used cooking oil mixed with
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Peninsula Fixes Hong Kong Biofuel Delivery for “K” Line
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Peninsula has informed Bunkerspot that it has fixed its first biofuel deal for Japan-headquartered Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line). The company’s bunker trading team arranged the delivery of 700 metric tonnes of UCOME-based B24 marine biofuel to the “K” Line
August 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Peninsula Joins Growing Group of Bio-Bunker Suppliers with 1st Delivery in Gibraltar
by Kelly Norways (S&P Global) Delivers B24 blend comprising 24% UCOME, 66% VLSFO; New chemical tanker ready to supply blends up to B100; Norden bulk carrier participates in debut operation -- Bunker fuel supplier Peninsula completed its first bio-bunker delivery from its new chemical
July 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Banle Energy Launches Its First Biofuel Bunkering Operation in Hong Kong
(Banle Energy/Globe Newswire/CBL International Limited) On July 14, 2023, Banle Energy International Limited, a subsidiary of CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company”), partnering with ASB Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Limited and Seven Seas Oil (Hong Kong) Limited completed our very first
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Astomos, INPEX Complete Middle East’s First Ever Marine Biofuel Supply to VLGC
(INPEX/Market Screener) Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and INPEX CORPORATION(INPEX) announced today they completed the supply of B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos. Based on an agreement between the two parties announced1 on May 11, 2023,
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
INTERVIEW: Cargill Kickstarts Maritime Decarbonization with Biofuels, Methanol
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Major trader starts taking 'real' action: shipping head; Bio-bunker program focuses on B24, B30 supplies for now; Pricing gap remains between green and fossil fuels -- US-based agricultural trader Cargill has ramped up a bio-bunkering program for its
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Astomos, INPEX Agree to Supply Middle East’s First Ever Marine Biofuel for VLGC
(Astomos Energy and INPEX) - Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced today they reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Singapore: Golden Island Begins Fleetwide B30 Biofuel Bunker Trial, Starts Tests with “Double Happiness”
(Manifold Times) Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island Diesel Oil Trading Pte Ltd (Golden Island) on 13 April supplied B30 biofuel to Double Happiness, a 4,700 metric tonne (mt) capacity bunker tanker operated by the company, as part of preparations for IMO 2030/2050. “The Double
April 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Iino Kaiun Kaisha : Conducts Marine Biofuel Trial in Singapore
(IINO Kaiun Kaisha/Market Screener) IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO) announces that it has conducted a trial on one of its vessels using a marine biofuel blend delivered in Singapore on December 18. Chemroad Echo The chemical tanker "Chemroad Echo" was supplied with B24
March 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha : “K” LINE Conducts Trial Use of Marine Biofuel on Capesize Bulker to Help Decarbonize the Shipping Industry
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha/Market Screener) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted the trial use of B24 marine biofuel comprising 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO),
February 27, 2023 Read Full Article
“K” LINE Conducts Trial Use of Marine Biofuel on a Capesize Bulker
(Port News) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted the trial use of B24 marine biofuel comprising 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), which was supplied
February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
GCMD-led Consortium Successfully Completes Trialling Two Supply Chains of Sustainable Biofuels
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully completed trialling two supply chains of biofuel blends sourced from different origins. The supply chain trials encompassed tracing biofuels from their production sites outside Singapore, to Singapore
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
ONE Biofuel Onboard MOL Endowment
(Maritime Executive) Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the biofuel trial onboard MOL ENDOWMENT. Drop-in biofuel pilot project Conducted as part of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation’s (GCMD) pilot project to establish a quality, quantity and
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, Hapag-Lloyd and Jurong Port Universal Terminal Kick-Start First Biofuel Bunker Term Delivery in Singapore
(American Journal of Transportation) TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has successfully completed its first refueling of a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in Singapore with sustainable, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester)-based, marine biofuel. This inaugural bunker operation marks the start of a term supply
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Launches World’s First Biofuel Blended Ship Bunker Price
(Argus) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus today launched the world’s first independently assessed price for ship fuel that includes a biofuel component. The new B24 daily assessment reflects the market value of "bunkers” – as ship fuel
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Chevron, ONE Wrap up Biofuel Bunkering on 4,800 TEU Containership
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Oil major Chevron has teamed up with Singapore-based shipping giant Ocean Network Express (ONE) to complete inaugural biofuel bunkering on a 4,800 TEU containership. As informed, the bunkering operation was witnessed by Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex),
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Singapore: Eng Hua Embarks on Inaugural Biofuel Bunkering Operation in Company’s 53-Year History
(Manifold Times) Singapore-based Eng Hua Company (Pte) Limited, an accredited bunker supplier incorporated since 1969, started its first biofuel bunkering operation on Wednesday (3 August) to support trials by ocean-going vessels, learned Manifold Times. “This biofuel bunker delivery represents a new chapter for
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Container Ships Begin Biofuel Trials in Singapore
(Biofuels International) CMA CGM along with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as part of its global trial to scale-up the wider adoption of the clean energy. Its 10,640 teu vessel, APL Paris,