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Ethanol Leaders Will Push E15, Maritime Fuel

(The Fence Post) The ethanol industry is frustrated over the lack of action on a bill in the House to legalize E15 gasoline nationwide throughout the year, and will also urge President Trump to support an international agreement that would pave

February 26, 2026 Read Full Article

Clearer Seas Ahead: Explore How Biofuels May Advance Maritime Emission Reduction Goals

(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International

February 23, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across

February 23, 2026 Read Full Article

Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems Presentations Available

(International Maritime Organization) The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO's Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project organized the Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems. The event took

February 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Maritime Energy Transition Accelerated in Hong Kong, China

(International Maritime Organization) Industry leaders gathered during Hong Kong Maritime Week for an IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project seminar (18 November) focused on accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. The event brought together representatives from the shipping, port and energy sectors, alongside government officials and environmental NGOs, to explore

February 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping

(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from

February 22, 2026 Read Full Article

Jamaica Moves Forward on Alternative Marine Fuels Following National Stakeholder Workshop

(Ship Management International) The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, in collaboration with the IMO, recently held a National Stakeholder Workshop exploring Jamaica’s potential role in the supply and demand of alternative marine fuels as global shipping transitions towards low and zero carbon energy.   The workshop

February 19, 2026 Read Full Article

Completion of Meyer Turku’s AVATAR Net-Zero Cruise Ship Concept

(Meyer Turko/CruiseMapper) The Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku (Turku, Finland) has completed development of a net-zero cruise ship concept under its AVATAR project, achieving a lifecycle carbon footprint reduction of more than 90% relative to a baseline defined by the International Maritime

February 13, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights a strategic shift toward “Green Corridors” to operationalize sustainable fuel supply chains. A critical projection shows green methanol dominating the renewable marine fuel market by 2050. Key news includes the launch

February 12, 2026 Read Full Article

NUS Launches Project to Advance Near-Zero Emissions Ammonia Marine Engines

(National University of Singapore) Industry–academia collaboration to be based at CDE targets decarbonisation of the global shipping industry through new ammonia-fuelled engine concept. A major new industry–academia research collaboration project to be hosted on the CDE campus aims to accelerate the decarbonisation

February 12, 2026 Read Full Article

Global Shipping Industry Sticks with Green Investments, Despite Carbon Price Delay

by Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions; IMO to consider carbon price again this year; Shipping, energy companies forge ahead with green investments; Rules may change again over ships' 30-year lifespans, Wartsila CEO says The shipping

February 12, 2026 Read Full Article

China Launches First Marine Biofuel Blending Pilot in Zhoushan

by Samyak Pandey and Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) Aims to reduce reliance on imported biofuel bunkers; Locally blended biofuel could cut costs by $80/mt -- China has launched its first pilot program for the blending and export of marine biofuel oil, after

February 11, 2026 Read Full Article

Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham

(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The

February 11, 2026 Read Full Article

Biofuel Leaders See Cargo Ships as a Big Market — if the Trump Administration Won't Get in the Way

by Rachel Cramer (Harvest Public Media/KCUR) Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. Even though the

February 11, 2026 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to IMO Global Shipping Emissions Framework

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced its groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework, making shipping the first global industry with binding emissions reductions. Key news includes the 2027 enforcement of a mandatory greenhouse gas pricing mechanism and a

February 10, 2026 Read Full Article

Ethanol’s Next Big Wave: Maritime Transport

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global logistics provider Maersk wants to work with ethanol producers from around the world to create the next big wave in maritime transport. “Collaboration between shipping and fuel producers is essential to build supply chains that

February 10, 2026 Read Full Article

First China-France Green Shipping Corridor Opens Doors to Alternative Bunker Fuels Supply Chains

(HAROPA Port/Manifold Times) Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, BV, China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, MSC and TiL signed a strategic deal launching the creation of France-China first green shipping corridor. Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

February 05, 2026 Read Full Article

Leading the Global Ammonia-Propelled Vessel Market through Public-Private Collaboration

(South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Department (Google Translation)) Operation of a public-private consultative body to establish technical standards for ammonia vessels and lead international standardization. -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will hold the 2026 kickoff meeting of

February 05, 2026 Read Full Article

Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen

(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the

February 05, 2026 Read Full Article

Shipping’s Methane Decarbonisation Pathway Becomes a Clear Runway for the Future

(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report “The Journey” highlights a decade

February 02, 2026 Read Full Article

Pernambuco Charts a Drop-in Future for Marine Ethanol

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting

January 29, 2026 Read Full Article

Vinssen, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Amoji Jointly Develop Ammonia Fuel Cells for Carbon-Free Ships

(Vinssen/Donga (Google Translation)) Signing of Joint Development Plan for Marine Application of Ammonia-Based Power Generation Solutions Samsung Heavy Industries, global ammonia solutions company Amogy, and hydrogen fuel cell specialist Vinssen are joining forces to develop an "ammonia-hydrogen fuel cell-based carbon-free power system"

January 29, 2026 Read Full Article

Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Solution Chosen to Advance Decarbonisation of New Skarv Shipping Cargo Vessel

(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit

January 29, 2026 Read Full Article

ILUC Reconsidered

(Molecule Group) Molecule Group's held an ILUC Reconsidered workshop on-site at the Clean Fuels Conference 2026 in Orlando on January 19th to gather feedback on the workstream’s near-term objectives. ILUC Reconsidered group leader* Tristan Brown was a panel speaker during the “ILUC

January 27, 2026 Read Full Article

China'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

Athens Breaks EU Ranks to Side with US and Saudi Arabia in Green Shipping Row

by Sarantis Michalopoulos (Euractiv) Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero shipping deal -- ... At the centre of the debate is the Net-Zero Shipping Framework (NSF), which would force ship operators continuing to use the dirtiest – and

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

Bio-Bunkering in 2026: Policy Uncertainty Rising as Market Moves

(ResourceWise) The maritime decarbonization story is far from a straight line. If anything, early 2026 is defined by a familiar tension: policy signals are wobbling, while industry preparation continues quietly and steadily. Here’s what matters now, and why the bio-bunkering opportunity may

January 17, 2026 Read Full Article

Biodiesel Reduces Ship’s Black Carbon Emissions by up to 81 Percent

(Danish Maritime) New Danish data, collected during real-world sailing, documents significant climate benefits from biofuel for the shipping industry. The findings have been submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Soot particles – also known as Black Carbon – are among the

January 16, 2026 Read Full Article

Fueling Growth Despite Policy Uncertainty

by Scott Fenwick (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Fuel quality, reliability and performance drive adoption while robust production capacity and domestic feedstock supplies position the industry for a rapid increase in output. The U.S. biomass-based diesel industry is at a critical

January 15, 2026 Read Full Article

The Shipping Sector Must Reach Net Zero by 2050. Here’s How Scalable Maritime Green Fuels Will Help

by Ellese Caruana (Clariant/World Economic Forum) • The IMO’s cut in carbon intensity by 40% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 can only be achieved by a transition to scalable green fuels. Promising substitutes for fossil-based maritime fuels are green methanol and

January 15, 2026 Read Full Article

What It Will Take to Create a Financially Sustainable, Zero-Emission Electric Shipping Ecosystem

by Dong Kwan Kim (Hanwha Group/World Economic Forum) - After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping is transitioning to cleaner propulsion systems. - Advances in vessel technologies, growing regulatory pressure and coordinated climate commitments are accelerating investment

January 15, 2026 Read Full Article

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

Maersk Explores Boosting Ethanol Use for Its Ships to Cut Reliance on China

by Richard Milne (Financial Times) Chief Vincent Clerc hails importance of diversifying supplies of clean energy fuels to make green transition more attractive -- The world’s second-largest container shipping line is looking at boosting the use of ethanol as a green fuel

January 12, 2026 Read Full Article

PuriFire Energy Joins UK Consortium to Pilot Waste-to-Methanol Maritime Fuel

(Fuel Cells Works) A UK-backed consortium is moving green methanol for shipping from theory toward pilot-scale reality, using waste streams as feedstock. PuriFire Energy has joined a UK government-supported consortium to pilot green methanol production for the maritime sector, positioning the

January 12, 2026 Read Full Article

China Gas Holdings Limited Officially Launched Its B100 Biodiesel Fuel Supply Service in Hong Kong

(Chimbusco Pan Nation) The fuel oil barge "Guosi" has been technically upgraded to become Hong Kong's first Category II certified fuel oil barge specifically for providing B100 biodiesel. China Gas Holdings Limited today announced the official launch of its B100 biodiesel fuel service in

January 08, 2026 Read Full Article

Life Cycle Assessment Finds Significant Emissions Savings Potential across the Onboard Carbon Capture Value Chain

(Global Center for Marine Decarbonisation) Study finds that GHG emissions savings potential rises substantially when logistics and operational inefficiencies in Project CAPTURED are addressed; CO2 utilisation can outperform permanent storage in GHG emissions savings when avoided emissions from displaced carbon are taken into

January 07, 2026 Read Full Article

ANP Approves Petrobras' Co-processed Marine Diesel.

by Luma Poletti (eixos) Fuel co-processed with 5% vegetable oil has been marketed by the company since November. -- The board of directors of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) authorized Petrobras to sell marine diesel oil with renewable

January 07, 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

FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026

(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU

January 02, 2026 Read Full Article

The Sustainable Marine Fuels 2026 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains

January 01, 2026 Read Full Article

Charting the Course

by Caitlin Scheresky (Biodiesel Magazine) In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee convened for its second extraordinary session to discuss the potential adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S.

December 31, 2025 Read Full Article

Ricardo to Lead Study of Green Shipping Corridor between Panama and Spain

(Hydrocarbon Processing) Ricardo, a world-leading environmental, energy and engineering consultancy, announced that it has been appointed to conduct a green shipping corridor feasibility study between Panama and Algeciras, Spain, aiming to decarbonize maritime trade and modernize global connectivity. Funded by the European

December 30, 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

Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe

(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower

December 18, 2025 Read Full Article

ABS, ENEOS, NYK Line, and SEACOR Holdings Launch Joint Study to Develop a Methanol Marine Fuel Supply Network in the U.S.

(American Bureau of Shipping) American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”), ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK Line”), and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (“SEACOR”) have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering*¹ and supply chain network along the U.S. Gulf

December 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Tastes Great, Less Filling — That’s Why Biogas Is Booming

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... ANVIL  Not… beer? A.D.  Nope.  Biogas. Renewable methane. Think of it like this: Tastes great to the markets:  new contracts, new plants, new revenue — Germany building upgrading units like they’re offensive lines. Less filling for the planet: lower CI, lower methane, lower

December 12, 2025 Read Full Article

From Automobiles to AI... Hyundai Motor Company Expands Hydrogen Ecosystem

by Park Seong-su (Sisa Journal (Google Translation)) Expanding application areas, from hydrogen mobility to next-generation energy sources. -- Hyundai Motor Company plans to apply hydrogen technology across industries and develop new products. Hyundai Motor Company plans to build a hydrogen mobility ecosystem by

December 11, 2025 Read Full Article

Chinese Shipping Giants Team Up to Push Greener Marine Fuel

(Caixin Global) A coalition of top Chinese state-owned enterprises and academic institutions has launched a campaign to promote dimethyl ether (DME) as a next-generation marine fuel, positioning it as a cleaner and safer alternative to more established options like methanol and

December 11, 2025 Read Full Article

Navigating Uncertainty: Impact of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Postponement

by Urszula Szalkowska and Nathalie Danel (EcoEngineers) The maritime industry is at a crossroads. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently postponed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework during an Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2). While procedural, this decision has sent

December 09, 2025 Read Full Article

DevvStream and Southern Energy Renewables Announce Business Combination Targeting Low-Cost Production of Carbon-Negative SAF and Green Methanol

(DevvStream/Business Wire) Combination integrates carbon-credit origination expertise with U.S.-produced, lower-cost carbon-negative fuels to meet growing global demand; Southern secures a $402 million bond allocation from the Louisiana Community Development Authority in support of its flagship biomass-to-fuel facility; Southern makes initial PIPE Investment in

December 08, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas deploys the proven UGAS® S1000 biomass gasification technology to transform forest residues into low- to negative-carbon fuels. The S1000 efficiently processes biomass to high-purity syngas, achieving greater than 97% overall carbon conversion. The flagship Beaver

December 08, 2025 Read Full Article

St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market

by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative

December 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Understanding Biofuels and e-Fuels

by Pierre Aury (Splash247.com) As the International Maritime Organization has decided to postpone by one year the approval of its proposed Net Zero Framework (NZF) we have decided to use that opportunity to try to cast some light on what renewable

December 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply Systems for Finnlines

(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, has been selected to deliver advanced fuel supply systems for three new RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines, further strengthening the companies’ commitment to cleaner shipping and innovation. Auramarine delivers methanol, biofuels and HFO

December 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Petrobras Supplies Transpetro Ships with 24% Renewable Bunker Fuel in São Paulo.

(iNFRA Agency) Petrobras supplied three Transpetro ships with bunker fuel ("bunker oil") containing 24% renewable content. The operation took place between November 10th and 17th at Tebar (São Sebastião Waterway Terminal), on the north coast of São Paulo, considered the

December 02, 2025 Read Full Article

China, India, and Brazil Move on Green Shipping Corridors as Industry Awaits Climate Regulations

(Global Maritime Forum) • Annual progress report on green shipping corridors finds 25 new zero-emission trade routes launched in 2025, bringing total to 84 worldwide. China, India, and Brazil look to capture major opportunities in zero-emission shipping amidst regulatory uncertainty. Report warns against

November 28, 2025 Read Full Article

Hong Kong to Mandate Mass Flow Meters for Methanol Bunkering Operations by Next Year

(Manifold Times) ‘We will commence feasibility studies for ammonia and hydrogen bunkering and mandate mass flow meters for methanol operations by next year,’ says Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. -- Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable Chan

November 27, 2025 Read Full Article

Danish Shipping at COP30: The Fight for the Green Transition of Shipping Is Not Over

(Danish Shipping) Danish Shipping is taking part in COP30, with a focus on strengthening cooperation with climate-ambitious actors in the IMO and building communities and alliances with like-minded partners across the world, particularly within the value chain for alternative fuels. Danish Shipping

November 26, 2025 Read Full Article

International Trade and Climate Policy What Congress Needs to Know About COP30

(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about the nexus of global trade and climate change. International trade is an integral part of the U.S. economy—the United States is the world’s largest importer and second-largest

November 21, 2025 Read Full Article

International Green Fuel Alliance Established in Hong Kong

by Malik Johnson (World Ports Org.) On November 17, the 2025 World Maritime Merchants Conference, themed “Breaking Barriers and Embracing Change for Sustainable Development,” opened in Hong Kong, China. During the conference, the “International Green Fuel Alliance” (IGFA), jointly initiated by

November 20, 2025 Read Full Article

U.S. Legislation Could Boost Maritime Biofuel Use

by Sean Pratt (Western Producer Magazine) Proposed law would allow renewable fuel to generate Renewable Fuel Standard credits when used in ships -- The Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act was introduced in March by Republican senator Pete Ricketts and Democratic senator

November 14, 2025 Read Full Article

Tripartite Reaffirms Support for IMO as Global Regulator

(International Chamber of Shipping) In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close collaboration with the maritime community. The

October 30, 2025 Read Full Article

A Multifaceted Approach to Managing Decarbonization Risks

(DNV) In a time of regulatory uncertainty and evolving fuel options, shipowners like Great Eastern Shipping are taking a pragmatic route to decarbonization by focusing on flexible fleet upgrades and operational efficiencies while supporting Indian ports and government construction of a

October 28, 2025 Read Full Article

Nuclear Energy Moves Closer to the Commercial Fleet

(Lloyd's Register) With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action. The

October 28, 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

Analysis: Shipping Climate Plan Delay Could Sink Clean Fuel Projects

by Angeli Mehta ( Ethical Corporation Magazine/Reuters) Vote to delay agreed IMO climate plan means 100 ammonia and methanol projects now uncertain; Shipping GHG emissions could rise 50% by 2050 without action; IMO plan was expected to raise $11-12 billion annually for small island

October 28, 2025 Read Full Article

Launch of the Maritime Ethanol & Methanol Alliance (MEMA)

(Global Center for Green Fuels) The Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF) has officially launched the Maritime Ethanol & Methanol Alliance (MEMA), a new global platform to coordinate and accelerate the adoption of ethanol and methanol as low-carbon marine fuels. Anchored in Singapore,

October 24, 2025 Read Full Article

Rollins: Stopping Shipping Emissions Fee Was ‘All Hands on Deck’ Effort for Trump Cabinet

by Zack Coleman (Politico Pro) Secretaries Wright, Rollins, Lutnick and others personally called nations to scrap a vote on carbon emissions from global shipping. -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday they personally called countries to push

October 24, 2025 Read Full Article

UN Shipping Agency Delays Decision on Carbon Price under US Pressure

by Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping; Trump urged countries to vote no to the emission-reduction measure; Majority of 57 countries voted to delay decision, 47 opposed -- A majority of countries at the

October 17, 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

Clean Marine Fuels Are an Enormous Market Opportunity for U.S. Biofuels and Ag—Don’t Let It Sink

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be

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

Biodiesel: An Intriguing Decarbonisation Option, but Questions Remain

by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution

October 09, 2025 Read Full Article

Net Zero Set for Ratification: Maritime World Waits as IMO Prepares for Net-Zero Decision

(Project Cargo Journal) The global shipping industry is on tenterhooks as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to finalize its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at an extraordinary meeting. Designed guide shipping toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the IMO’s could reshape fuel choices,

October 09, 2025 Read Full Article

Biomethane as a Maritime Fuel

(World Biogas Association) Biomethane represents a practical, scalable and immediate pathway for some parts of maritime decarbonisation. As a renewable, low-carbon fuel, biomethane can leverage existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and vessels, enabling rapid adoption while aligning with International Maritime

October 09, 2025 Read Full Article

Green Fuel Regs for Ocean Shipping Offer Hope for Struggling U.S. Ag Sector

by Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) Over the objections of the Trump administration, an international body that regulates ocean shipping is preparing to finalize a cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that offers a potential new market for biofuels made from agricultural feedstocks.

October 08, 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

Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Fall as Maritime Industry Adopts ‘Wait and See’ Approach

by Mike Schuler (G Captain) September 2025 saw just 14 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, according to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Of these, 12 were LNG-fuelled vessels, primarily from the container segment (6), with additional orders from bulk carrier

October 02, 2025 Read Full Article

WinGD to Offer First Lower-Emission Ethanol-Fuelled Ship Engines from 2026

by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Swiss manufacturer WinGD will be ready next year to offer its first ship engines powered by ethanol, it said on Tuesday, a lower-emission fuel that can be produced from biomass sources like corn and sugarcane. With the International

September 30, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Asia Biobunkers Pricing and Market Update

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as Asia’s largest biobunkering hub since 2024, driven by tightening IMO and EU regulations. The IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) mandates 4-17% GHG reduction by 2028, and GHG pricing begins in 2028

September 29, 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

The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Global Regulatory Framework and Policies for International Shipping

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy aims for net-zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050, targeting 20% GHG reduction by 2030 (striving for 30%) and 70% by 2040 (striving for 80%). A mandatory GHG emissions

September 25, 2025 Read Full Article

Maritime Forecast to 2050 – Latest Insights on Fuels and Technologies for Decarbonization --- October 9, 2025 --- ONLINE

Join our webinar summarizing the key findings of the 2025 edition of DNV's Maritime Forecast to 2050, which comes at a pivotal time for the industry. With the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) approved earlier this year and pending formal adoption

September 24, 2025 Read Full Article

ABP-Backed Green Methanol Project Wins Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition

(Associated British Ports) To mark London International Shipping Week (LISW), Associated British Ports (ABP), the largest port operator in the UK, is celebrating the success of ‘TURBO-METH’, a clean technology project, which has secured funding as part of the Department for

September 24, 2025 Read Full Article

Fortescue Takes Green Pioneer to New York

(Fortescue) The Fortescue Green Pioneer has sailed into New York for Climate Week NYC, the world’s largest annual climate event. -- The 75m dual fuel ammonia-powered vessel is docked on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, marking the latest stop on its 2025 global

September 23, 2025 Read Full Article

September Symbolism: Harvesting Change and New Beginnings

by Allen Schaefer (Engine Technology Forum) ... The rapid pivot of 2025 politics has brought more announcements of investments in internal combustion engines and manufacturing capability in the U.S. and calls for extensions of elimination of future bans on ICE in

September 23, 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

Environmental Groups Urge IMO to Block High-Risk Biofuels in Shipping’s Net Zero Framework

by Mike Schuler (G Captain) Leading environmental organizations have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for measures to prevent the shipping industry’s expansion into crop-based biofuels that could threaten climate goals, natural ecosystems, and food security. Pacific

September 19, 2025 Read Full Article

Study Supports Growing Case for Long-Term Use of Biofuel Blends

(The Maritime Executive) The maritime industry has undertaken a range of tests exploring the use of biofuels, blending fats with diesel to create a more environmentally friendly transition fuel, with the latest test confirming the long-term operational feasibility of biodiesel. The

September 19, 2025 Read Full Article

Maritime Just Transition Task Force Launches First Interim Seafarer Training Frameworks for the Use of Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen as Fuel

(International Chamber of Shipping) The frameworks provide essential guidance to support harmonised training standards for alternative fuels. -- The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has today (17 September) released industry-first training frameworks designed to facilitate the development of training programmes for

September 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Gaining Momentum: Renault Group Joins Sail for Change to Boost UECC Environmental Initiative

(United European Car Carriers) Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching programme, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liquefied biomethane on UECC vessels. Pilot shipments of Renault vehicles started

September 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Bureau Veritas Launches OptiCARBONTM to Optimize Fleet Energy, Fuel and Compliance Costs

(Bureau Veritas) OptiCARBONTM is a predictive decision platform for cruise and passenger vessel owners, operators and fleet managers, designed to optimize energy use, fuel spend, and regulatory cost exposure, in order to reduce compliance complexity. OptiCARBONTM is designed to support tailored decarbonization strategies

September 16, 2025 Read Full Article

Methanol Institute and Saudi Arabia Join Forces to Advance Maritime Sustainability

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. -- As disclosed, the partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection,

September 15, 2025 Read Full Article

UK Sets Course for Net-Zero Shipping by 2050

(Biofuels International) The UK government has released its first domestic shipping decarbonisation targets, as part of the UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy. The new publication sets out a blueprint for transitioning the shipping sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, a strategy which aligns

September 14, 2025 Read Full Article

DNV Publishes Maritime Forecast to 2050 Report

(DNV) Shipping is entering a new regulatory era that will reshape investment decisions, operational strategies, and fuel choices across the maritime value chain. Key issues covered in this 9th edition of the report include: An analysis of the implications of the IMO Net-Zero

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

Emvolon and Freepoint Commodities Announce Term Sheet for Strategic Collaboration for Renewable Methanol Production and Marketing

(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production

September 04, 2025 Read Full Article

How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry

(Vanguard Renewables) “How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry,” authored by Vanguard Renewables' CEO, Mike O'Laughlin, outlines the economic and strategic opportunity to align global maritime regulations, unlock U.S. leadership in clean fuels, and deliver $2–$3 trillion in economic value through

September 04, 2025 Read Full Article

New DNV report: Ammonia Shows Notable Progress as Maritime Fuel, but Barriers Remain

(DNV) Moving from concept to early-stage implementation in just five years, ammonia has a path to becoming a low-GHG fuel alternative for deep-sea shipping, according to a new paper from DNV. -- DNV’s new report, Ammonia in Shipping: Tracing the Emergence of

September 04, 2025 Read Full Article

China Classification Society Held a Seminar on Ventilation Effects of Methanol Fuel Spaces on Ships

(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Driven by carbon reduction policies and regulations both domestically and internationally, methanol has garnered widespread industry attention due to its excellent adaptability to ships and significant emissions reductions. To ensure the safe use of methanol-fueled vessels,

September 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Fuels, Strategic: Why Biomethanol Matters More than Ever

by Alisha Patil (Kings Research/Biofuels Digest) Biomethanol is quietly emerging as one of the most compelling levers in the decarbonization of both renewable chemicals and marine propulsion—a bit like cryogenic CO₂ in food processing: pragmatic, powerful, and often underappreciated. Drawing on

September 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority Releases Rules Update for Use of Biofuel Blends

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority released a circular to inform the shipping community that the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its 83rd session, approved Interim guidance on the carriage of blends

September 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Bio Friends and Cheongmyeong Sign MOU to Build Korea's First Commercial-Scale Biogas-Based Methanol Production Plant

(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based

August 28, 2025 Read Full Article

DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network Drives Low-GHG Fuel Initiatives

(DNV) At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition in the region, joined DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network. The benefits are mutual, with the network partners committed to sharing knowledge

August 26, 2025 Read Full Article

Vanguard Renewables Welcomes New Partner to Advance Maritime Decarbonization

(Vanguard Renewables/PR Newswire) Vanguard Renewables, a leading provider of environmental services and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), has announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM), a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, designed to support

August 22, 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

Maritime Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Adopting LNG, Biofuels Stressed as Alternatives

(New Age Bangladesh) Academicians and other speakers on Tuesday at a discussion emphasised adopting Liquefied Natural Gas and biofuel to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime vessels. Addressing a workshop titled ‘Reducing emissions, sailing forward: decarbonising Bangladesh’s maritime industry’, they stressed

August 20, 2025 Read Full Article

Trump Threatens to Use Tariffs to Derail Global Climate Measure: The Administration Is Escalating Its Attacks against a Carbon Tax for Shipping Emissions.

By Sara Schonhardt (E&E News Climatewire) The Trump administration is preparing to use tariffs and travel bans as reprisals against countries that support an upcoming agreement to put fees on shipping pollution. Those moves, outlined in an email to POLITICO’s E&E News,

August 19, 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

Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate Partner to Deliver Lower Carbon Marine Fuel

(Seaspan) Partnership launches market-first solution for certified R-LNG in maritime sector -- Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As

August 14, 2025 Read Full Article

Emvolon and Montauk Renewables Announce Launch of Joint Venture to Convert Biogas into High-Value, Low Carbon Fuel

(Emvolon/Business Wire) Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030 -- -Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into

August 13, 2025 Read Full Article

DNV and RSI Complete Study on Decarbonizing the Short Sea Dry Bulk Fleet

(DNV) Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study

August 12, 2025 Read Full Article

Industry Coalitions Partner to Accelerate Green Shipping Solutions

(SASH Coalition) Today (August 5, 2025), industry coalitions ZESTAs and the SASHA Coalition, announced a partnership to drive policy and industry action in order to develop and deploy green shipping technologies and accelerate the maritime energy transition. The two coalitions, collectively representing

August 07, 2025 Read Full Article

Biofuel for Ships Yields Promise

by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Major energy companies are interested in launching biofuel for ships as demand for this cleaner fuel is expected to rise, following a requirement issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Ship operators are required to incorporate a

August 04, 2025 Read Full Article

Biomass-to-Methanol: A Scalable Solution for Synthetic Fuels

by Zinovia Skoufa (Johnson Matthey/Biomass Magazine) ... Methanol, a clean-burning fuel with wide-ranging applications in shipping, power generation and sustainable chemicals, offers an alternative to traditional fuels. But biomethanol, technically mature and increasingly scalable, is building its case as a critical

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Japan, Brazil to Cohost Meeting on Sustainable Fuel; Intl Adoption of Hydrogen, Biofuel to Be Promoted

(The Yomiuri Shimbun/Japan News) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and other entities plans to establish a “sustainable fuel ministerial meeting” to discuss the expansion of the use of fuels such as hydrogen with other countries, and to hold its first

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

BSM to Launch Its First Methanol Bunkering Simulator to Prepare Seafarers for a Low-Carbon Future

(Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)) As the global shipping industry moves rapidly toward decarbonisation, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has launched its first methanol bunkering simulator at its Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India, in partnership with maritime technology leader Wärtsilä. This state-of-the-art

August 01, 2025 Read Full Article

Carbon Ridge Deploys Shipping’s First Centrifugal Carbon Capture System in Partnership with Scorpio Tankers

(Carbon Ridge/Business Wire) The milestone marks the first deployment of a centrifuge-based carbon capture technology in shipping. Delivering the most efficient carbon capture solution for the shipping industry, Carbon Ridge also secures further funding. Carbon Ridge, a leading developer of onboard carbon

July 31, 2025 Read Full Article

On Thin Ice: Why Shipping’s Black Carbon Emissions Demands Urgent Action

(Pacific Environment) Prior to the International Maritime Organization’s Pollution Prevention and Response group meeting, Pacific Environment elevates the dangers of black carbon in the Arctic -- ... Unchecked black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping represent a clear and present danger to the

July 31, 2025 Read Full Article

Shanghai Launches Research Center for Next-Gen Ship Pollution

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, a new research center aimed at tackling pollution from alternative marine fuels was formally launched on July 16 at the facilities of Yisheng Shipping and Storage in Shanghai. The center is a joint initiative

July 24, 2025 Read Full Article

Ethanol Agency Gets Consultative Role at the IMO

by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Ethanol-focused group Climate Ethanol Alliance (CEA) has been granted official non-government consultative status by the IMO. -- This status will allow CEA to contribute technical insights and policy recommendations on ethanol-based technology adoption in the maritime sector. According to

July 21, 2025 Read Full Article

Seabound Launches World-First Onboard Marine Carbon Capture Project with Hartmann, InterMaritime, and Heidelberg Materials

(Seabound/PR Newswire) Captured carbon on cement-carrying ship to serve as limestone input at Heidelberg Materials pioneering cement plant in Brevik, Norway -- Seabound, a UK-based leader in marine carbon capture, has launched a first-of-its-kind onboard carbon capture project in partnership with Hartmann

July 17, 2025 Read Full Article

ClassNK launches “ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation” Service - Supporting Cost Estimation for Regulatory Compliance, Including IMO Mid-Term Measures

(Class NK) ClassNK has launched a new service, "ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation," as part of its "ClassNK Transition Support Services," which aims to facilitate the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonized fuels. This new service estimates the cost impact of GHG emission

July 17, 2025 Read Full Article

ITOCHU Announces Newbuilding Order for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today that it recently signed a shipbuilding contract for the construction of a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel (hereinafter the “Vessel”) with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter

July 17, 2025 Read Full Article

Interview -- DNV: Maritime in APAC Undergoes ‘Transformative Change’ towards Growth, Sustainability

(Manifold Times) Newly appointed Senior Vice President & Regional Manager, South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime at DNV, Antony DSouza shares the firm’s role in shaping the future of maritime of APAC. -- ... MT: The maritime industry is going through

July 17, 2025 Read Full Article

GHG Regulations: What’s the State of Play?

(DNV Maritime Impact) In his last episode before the summer, Eirik Nyhus provides a round up of global greenhouse gas regulatory action, cutting through the complexity of maritime decarbonization policy to deliver a much-needed status check on FuelEU Maritime, UK ETS

July 04, 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

Conclusion of Strategic Partnership Agreement on Marine Fuel Business with SINOPEC FUEL OIL SALES CO., LTD.

(Marubeni) Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has concluded a strategic partnership agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) in the marine fuel business with SINOPEC FUEL OIL SALES CO., LTD. (hereinafter, “SINOPEC FUEL OIL”), a subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), China’s

June 30, 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

Argentina Greenlights Pure Biofuels Usage in Shipping Sector

(bnamericas) Argentina introduced rules concerning the use of biofuels in marine transport. Via a change announced by the federal energy department, biofuels can be loaded neat or blended with fossil fuels into the fuel tanks of river and ocean vessels. "Currently, the use

June 17, 2025 Read Full Article

FincoEnergies Adopts eBND Technology across Marine Biofuel Operations

by Nandika Chand (SeaNews) FincoEnergies has announced the adoption of Digital Delivery through electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology across its marine biofuel operations in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region. This reflects its commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainability. The strategic implementation is powered

June 17, 2025 Read Full Article

Whitaker’s Whitchampion Becomes First Bunker Tanker Certified to Load, Carry and Blend FAME B100 Onboard

(Lloyd's Register) The biofuel blending approval offers scalable solution for lower-carbon fuel supply. -- In what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle

June 13, 2025 Read Full Article

Pherousa Receives Initial Approval in Principle from the Two Major Maritime Classification Societies: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV

(Pherousa) The Approvals in Principle granted by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and DNV on an independent evaluation basis, come with no show-stopper conditions, affirming the viability and safety of the Pherousa Ammonia Cracking technology onboard ships with PEM Fuel Cells and Fuel

June 12, 2025 Read Full Article

Argus Media: EU–IMO Overlap Could Incentivise Biofuel Demand

by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media/Manifold Times) EU and IMO dual efforts to cut shipping emissions could lead to stacked fines and higher fuel costs for ships visiting EU ports, but it could also sharpen incentives to use biodiesel blends. The EU’s FuelEU

June 11, 2025 Read Full Article

Tackling Maritime's Fuel and Efficiency Challenge Podcast

(DNV) In this episode of the Maritime Impact podcast, host Eirik Nyhus is joined by Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, to explore the vital role of energy efficiency in the shipping industry’s journey towards new fuels and zero GHG

June 10, 2025 Read Full Article

GLOBAL: BIMCO Subcommittee Developing Biofuel Clause for Time Charters

by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) A BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) subcommittee is currently working on a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties which is scheduled to be presented at the shipping association’s Documentary Committee meeting in October. In a statement issued on

June 06, 2025 Read Full Article

Guojin Securities: Breakthrough in Green Fuel Scenarios for Ships Is Optimistic about Green Hydrogen Operators and Equipment Suppliers

by Chen Yufeng (Zhitong Finance) Zhitong Finance APP learned that Guojin Securities released a research report saying that the greening of ships will drive the consumption of green alcohol, and the downstream scenarios of green alcohol have gradually become clear, opening

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

Singapore and France Inks Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement

(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) 1. An Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement was signed by French Minister for Transport, Mr Philippe Tabarot, and Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Jeffrey Siow, on the occasion

June 05, 2025 Read Full Article

Ethanol Makes Its Case in Maritime Decarbonisation

by Mark Smith (Safety4Sea) ... In October, the International Maritime Organization is set to adopt a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships over 5,000 GT, pending entry into force in 2027. Including a new fuel standard

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

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Commodity Plus Carbon Futures Contracts

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GIC Group is launching CPC (Commodity Plus Carbon) futures contracts linking commodity prices with carbon emission reductions. These contracts generate premiums based on emissions below benchmarks and enable the biofuel industry, particularly corn and ethanol producers,

June 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Wallem Group Sets out Best Practice Guidance for Marine Biofuels

(Wallem Group) Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the

May 26, 2025 Read Full Article

Onboard Carbon Capture Most Effective with Biofuels, Langh Tech Tells Greek Owners

by Georgios Georgiou (Riviera) The greatest potential for onboard carbon capture (OCC) lies in its integration with biofuels, according to Langh Tech, the Finnish green tech company developing its own OCC system -- Part of the Langh Group – which is also active

May 20, 2025 Read Full Article

Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?

by Mariana Santos Moreira (OPIS) As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean

May 08, 2025 Read Full Article

Cosco-Controlled Piraeus Container Terminal to Launch Biofuel Bunkering Service

by Angela Yu (Lloyd's List) Piraeus Container Terminal will begin offering biofuel bunkering services to meet growing customer demand for emission compliance -- The move aligns with EU and new IMO emissions regulations and follows Greece’s updated biofuel standards allowing up to

May 08, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Establishing Biofuel Pathways for the Ocean-going and Inland Marine Sectors

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing

May 08, 2025 Read Full Article

Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors

by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering) As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from