(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
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by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions/Rolls-Royce) Sustainable fuels and innovative technologies enable CO2-neutral or CO2-free propulsion concepts for ships. — … The only thing that is clear is that in order to
(Petrobras/Portos & Mercados (Google Translation)) Petrobras carried out, on Saturday (12/31), the first bunker filling with renewable content in the country. At the Rio Grande Terminal (Terig), in Rio Grande do Sul,
(Maritime Cyprus) … Reduction of GHG emissions — Revision of the IMO GHG Strategy There was an extensive exchange of views on the scheduled revision of the IMO GHG Strategy. MEPC 79 revised
by Seo Jin-woo and Han Yubin (Pulse) South Korea’s big three shipyards are accelerating their efforts to build green ships using eco-friendly fuels amid the migration to carbon neutrality worldwide.
(Houlder Navigator) Houlder Navigator research highlights ineffective collaboration as a key barrier to the decarbonisation of shipping — A survey of shipowners conducted by design and engineering consultancy, Houlder, has
by James Lawler (Climate Now) w/ Alisha Fredriksson The global shipping industry emits ~1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, about as much as the sixth highest emitting nation in the
by Ciarán Cuffe and Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA/EurActiv) Low targets, few incentives, and a myriad of exemptions have hollowed out the potential of FuelEU Maritime to kickstart the decarbonisation journey of
(European Maritime Safety Agency/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Maritime Safety Agency has published a new report, titled, “Update on Potential of Biofuels in Shipping.” This report provides an update on a previous
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) ExxonMobil is moving beyond the trial stage for drop-in biofuels to commercialisation of the product at North European ports. — Eddie Fish, Market Development Advisor
by Adaku Onyenucheya (Guardian.NG) The shipping industry is set to commission more ships partly powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol by 2023 while ramping up trials for biofuel bunkering
(SEA-LNG) Bio-LNG can meet a significant proportion of future shipping demand and will be among the cheapest sustainable alternative marine fuels — A new study commissioned by SEA-LNG has found
by Isabelle Gerretsen (China Dialogue/Transport Energy Strategies) Experts say the shipping industry will have to decarbonise rapidly to keep global average temperature increases below the critical threshold of 1.5C, and find alternative
(BASF) • Supporting International Maritime Organization’s target to reduce carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by 2030 BASF’s OASE® blue technology contributing to sustainability and cost savings for
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A big shift is occurring in U.S. trade of biobased diesel so far this year, according to the latest import and export numbers released by
(WinGD) fuelSwiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. The aim
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has released a new “BIOFUEL READY” notation to support the wider deployment of biofuels in the shipping
(Marine Insight News Network) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted a trial use of marine biofuel which was supplied by pioneering marine biofuel
(Manifold Times) Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) on Monday (15 August) released a bulletin responding to numerous questions on the approved a Unified Interpretation (UI) in
California Lawmakers Are Ready to Decarbonize the Shipping Industry. The Technology Isn’t There Yet.
by Joseph Winters (Grist) … Many companies have plans to launch or have already launched ships powered by biofuels — fuels produced from plant crops, algae, or animal fats — but experts expect them to
by Unni Einemo (Hellenic Shipping News) MARPOL Annex VI regulations were written for petroleum derived fuels but also apply to biofuels. It has been a challenge to meet the regulatory
by Ryan Ang (Argus Media) South Korean biodiesel producer Dansuk Industrial exported this month 3,000t of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) to the Netherlands, marking the company’s first export to Europe. Dansuk
(International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)) Interest in biofuels is growing due to its environmental benefits and potential GHG savings, but there have been doubts about a potential increase in NOx
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Innovations in marine vessel propulsion and fuels are happening, largely dependent on the size of the vessel and its operation. Several diesel hybrid electric ferries have
by Anna Phillips (Washington Post) … Customers are pressuring the industry to reduce its carbon footprint, and a small number of shippers are experimenting with alternative fuels such as hydrogen and
(Hellenic Shipping News) Capital and Lloyd’s Register (LR) will trial the use of biofuels in a new pilot project to support the maritime industry’s research for low to zero-carbon fuels in
(Neste) Together with its partner Nordic Marine Oil, Neste is piloting a new Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in Scandinavia – a solution helping the maritime sector to reduce the greenhouse gas
(bp) bp has joined the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) as a strategic partner, which was marked by a partnership agreement ceremony in Singapore this morning (April 5, 2022).
by Isabelle Gerretsen (China Dialogue) At last year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, 22 countries, including the UK, US, Germany and Japan, signed up to the Clydebank Declaration, announcing their intention to
(ANL) -ANL, partners with Woolworths Group in celebration of Oceania-first containerised shipping biofuel trial. -Biofuel powered sailing is a major step towards decarbonisation of ocean freight. -As part of the
(ZAWYA/Oman Daily Observer) Wakud operates a Biodiesel plant in Khazaen Economic City — Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and Wakud International LLC (Wakud) have signed an agreement to introduce Biodiesel blends
by Rob Ashton (Manifold Times) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping under its pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL). Rob Ashton,
(Manifold Times) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will commit additional funds of at least $300 million to help the local maritime sector move more decisively on decarbonisation over
by Mitch Jacoby (Chemical & Engineering News) Transporting goods by sea contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. Switching from traditional petroleum-based marine fuels to low-carbon alternatives could drastically shrink shipping’s
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a detailed analysis and outlook for low-carbon feedstock availability, and a
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is set to become the first flag state in the world to incentivise ship owners by offering a new green discount on registration
by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) … Maersk, the second largest shipping operator in the world, announced in January it would become net-zero by 2040, a decade before its original
(d’Amico Group) d’Amico Group, ABS, LR FOBAS, MAN Energy Solutions, RINA, the Liberian Registry and Trafigura announce positive results in this lifecycle strategy decarbonization project — The joint industry project
(IHS Markit/Business Wire) Extends the OPIS voluntary carbon pricing suite to 55 daily assessments and provides solutions to stakeholders targeting emission reductions — OPIS, an IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) company, the
(WasteFuel) WasteFuel, a developer of low-carbon biofuels, announced today the launch of WasteFuel Marine, a renewable fuel solution for the shipping sector. WasteFuel Marine’s initial product will be bio-methanol for container
by Christina Nunez (Industry Today) Research suggests that swapping heavy fuel with fuel made from wood waste, waste fats, oils and greases could cut planet-warming emissions. … Using batteries instead of
by Tor I. Simonsen, Noah D. Weiss, Susan van Dyk, Elke van Thuijl, Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (IEA Bioenergy Task 39) Status and identification of barriers for utilization of advanced biofuels
(EPBR) Initiative, unprecedented in Brazil, will feature laboratory and vessel tests — A partnership between the Danish multinational Bunker One and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) will
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Ship and Bunker reports GoodFuels tripled its marine biofuels sales in 2021 without citing exact figures. The Port of Rotterdam’s data for Q3
(Agence de Presse Africaine) Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of its so-called SEAalternative, a new scheme to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport through the use of alternative fuels
(Gasum/NGV Journal) The Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) is bringing together cooperation parties for the new Ship/t Waste Action project that produces biogas from sewage discharged by cargo ships at
(Haldor Topsoe Fuel for Thought Podcast) The shipping industry is entering the decarbonization journey at full speed. Green fuels, blue fuels, biofuels…. where will the world take them? Several initiatives
(Hellenic Shipping News) Eagle Bulk Shipping, one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax and Ultramax dry bulk segment, has successfully completed a fossil-free voyage in partnership with GoodFuels, the
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted a trial use of marine biofuel which was supplied by global integrated energy
(Biofuels International) GAC Bunker Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels to market its marine gasoil biodiesel blend specifically developed for shipping clients in the United
(RINA) By producing hydrogen on board and using LNG, the solution is applicable to existing ships — Class society RINA, together with technology providers ABB, Helbio (subsidiary of Metacon AB), the Liberian Registry, Wärtsilä and an Energy
(WinGD) Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively. WinGD’s multi-fuel solutions will be based on
by Katarin Van Orshaegen (GoodShipping/Biofuels Digest) Left unchecked, emissions from international shipping could account for more than 15% of the world’s total by 2050. … Approximately 90 per cent of
by Ingrid Irigoyen, Taylor Goelz, Clarke Williams and Dana Rodriguez (Aspen Institute) … This unfortunate spotlight gives us an opportunity to draw awareness to important issues in the maritime industry, including
by Costas Paris (Wall Street Journal) Ahead of COP26 climate summit, ship operators contend with limited supplies of cleaner fuel choices and hefty prices for new power modes — …
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The UK is to unveil the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition during COP26, which will call on ICAO member states to adopt a long-term goal at
(OPIS) At the start of 2020, the shipping world made one of the most dramatic changes it had seen in years as it converted to using lower sulfur marine fuel
(Bloomberg/Supply Chain Brain) The race to wean shipping off oil and switch to cleaner fuels should prove lucrative for investors and is drawing interest from fund managers, according to Boston Consulting
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Do biofuels have potential for the maritime sector? Should BETO implement a biofuels program for large ocean-going vessels to meet the International Maritime Organization’s carbon
(Unifeeder) Start of a new partnership will enable the largest feeder and shortsea operator in Europe to immediately decarbonize its
(Associated Press) A major shipping industry group said Tuesday that its members will aim for “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050, following
by Christina Nunez (Argonne National Laboratory) Swapping heavy fuel oil with fuel made from wood waste, waste fats, oils and
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From Sweden comes news that one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies, Stena Bulk,
by Frank Jordans (Associated Press) A major maritime industry association on Monday backed plans for a global surcharge on carbon emissions
(Argonne National Laboratory/Tech Xplore) Marine shipping traffic has grown steadily over the past decade—and so have the associated greenhouse gas
(Emerging Markets Online) New study! Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, August 2021) focuses on low-carbon
by Tim Theiss (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A multi-laboratory team of scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is studying
(Bioenergy Insight) … Bio-LNG is a marine fuel alternative with numerous emissions reduction and commercial benefits. Bio- LNG or liquefied
(KPI OceanConnect) Alternative Fuels and Special Projects division will be led by veteran expert Bill Wakeling. Significantly expands KPI OceanConnect’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Determining the technical feasibility of using biofuels, especially bio-oils, for marine engine use, understanding the
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Danish shipping company Maersk’s proposal for a $450/t tax on carbon could give it a competitive advantage
(U.S. Department of Energy/Biomass Magazine) A multi-laboratory team of scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory is studying the feasibility of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s nothing hotter right now than renewable diesel and SAF – what are the pathways,
(European Community Shipowners’ Associations) A recent study on the upcoming FuelEU Maritime proposal finds that a promotion of biofuels may raise
by Roslan Khasawneh (Reuters/Hellenic Shipping News) The maritime shipping industry will fall short of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions (NZE)
(Helenic Shipping/Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an Ammonia-Prepared notation and has developed a Rule Note for ammonia as a
(American Bureau of Shipping) Low Carbon Shipping Outlook Suggests Industry Will Need to Do More to Meet GHG Targets —
(CaymanMamaNews/Globe Newswire/National Renewable Energy Laboratory) A global effort to reduce sulfur and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has researchers
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In West Virginia, Greasezilla developed an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel
(Toyota Tsusho Corporation) Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that Toyota Tsusho Petroleum Private Limited (“TTP”) will conduct Biofuel*1 trials in Singapore.
by Roslan Khasawneh (Reuters) BHP Group Ltd said on Thursday it completed its first refuelling of a ship with biofuel this
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition stresses that LNG fuels reduce up to 23% of GHG emissions, and that bio- and synthetic LNG offer

The Hydrogen Blue Talks – Fuelling the future, is an event aiming to set the stage for maritime’s energy transition.
(International Maritime Shipping) IMO-Norway project is supporting States to implement energy efficiency measures and explore opportunities for low carbon shipping. Eleven
(Alfa Laval) Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – will soon start testing
(UECC) As we close in on almost one year of continuous biofuel operation on our Autosky, we have the opportunity to
(Cargill) Strategic partnership to enable more competitive and transparent pricing and improved customer service — Cargill and Maersk Tankers are embarking
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Mike Kass shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC 2020 as
by Chris Edwards (Engineering and Technology) Renewables may actually keep carbon fuels going for decades to come, but a new
(Fathom World/SEA-LNG) Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition advocating for LNG as a marine fuel throughout the entire
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD)’s Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) Program
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who are the key bioeconomy players in the new Biden Administration? What recent moves by
(Hellenic Shipping News) Leading hybrid bunker broker LQM has launched its new alternative bunker fuels database. The ‘LQM Eco-Alternative Fuel’ (L.E.A.F) database
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shell is working with customers and partners in the shipping industry to help accelerate decarbonisation towards
by Teemu Jutila (Auramarine/Biofuels Digest) The marine fuel market is developing and expanding at an unprecedented rate, set against the backdrop
(Uniper Energy) Uniper Energy DMCC (UED) and Neutral Fuels have announced that they will collaborate to provide maritime biofuel in
(Argus Media) Brazil is looking to ride a wave of sustainable marine fuel as part of the shipping industry’s effort to
by Matt Herman (Biodiesel Sustainability Now/National Biodiesel Board) … Today, biomass-based diesel is the primary solution for those who want
by Tom Washington (S&P Global) Could slash shipping’s emissions over the decade; Biofuels’ market share remains limited for now; Coronavirus has made biofuels
( gCaptain) As the marine industry races to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre
by Lars Liebig (Uniper Energy DMCC/The National) The global shipping industry has pledged to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shell is working with customers and partners in the shipping industry to help accelerate decarbonisation towards
(Sustainable Brands/Illinois Soybean Association) For Hornblower, the integration of biodiesel into its latest boats was a natural evolution of its
by Adrian Tolson (BLUE Insight/Biofuels Digest) BLUE Insight’s Low Carbon Shipping Fuels and Energy Guide 2020 is a market first assessment of the
(ExxonMobil) ExxonMobil Completes Successful Sea Trial of its First Marine Bio Fuel Oil: Successful sea trial completed with leading tanker shipping company
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel 2030 is designed to help financiers, producers, developers, distributors, consultants and analysts with
(Environmental Defense Fund) Exploring the relevance of ICAO’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels framework for the IMO — The international shipping industry will
(Stena Bulk) Following up on Stena Bulk’s successful biofuel trial in April, the company is now introducing low-carbon shipping options for
(Equinor) On the UN’s World Oceans Day, Equinor is launching its ambitions for reducing own emissions from ships and how
(The Maritime Executive) CMA CGM Group became the latest large shipping company to accelerate its goals to achieve carbon neutrality.
(Eindhoven University of Technology) EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for sustainable maritime fuels. — Many ships use heavy
(Nanyang Technological University) Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have launched a report that outlines how companies can use
(Lloyds Register and University Maritime Advisory Services) … This paper is an example of this collaboration; it examines three important
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Most people in the U.S. have probably never heard of cyperus esculentus, but Victor Garlington,
(VTT) In a three-year Business Finland BioFlex project, VTT and partners are exploring how suitable fuel oils made from biomass
(SEA-LNG/NGV Journal) SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition, has released the latest in its series of independently conducted reports. The CE Delft
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for
(Port of Rotterdam) The demand for LNG, bio and low-sulphur bunkers has increased enormously in Rotterdam over the past year.
(Marine Link) Short sea ro-ro operator UECC and marine biofuel company GoodFuels have launched a joint trial of GoodFuels Bio-Fuel Oil
by David Blackmon (Forbes) More than a decade in the making, the new IMO 2020 rule mandating lower sulfur emissions from
by Randall Krantz, Kasper Søgaard, Dr Tristan Smith (Global Maritime Forum) To make the decarbonization of the maritime shipping sector

The global aviation and shipping sectors have set significant emission reduction targets to achieve by 2050 but how are they
by Jennifer Gnana (The National) Adnoc preparing its fleet for stricter regulations capping emissions set to come into force in 2030
(Diesel Technology Forum) …- Before the end of the new decade, more efficient commercial vehicles will have eliminated 1.3 billion
by Chris Gillis (American Shipper/Freight Waves) Oceangoing vessels challenge scale of newly introduced carbon-free power technologies for short-sea shipping and
by Stephanie Kelly, Collin Eaton (Reuters) The price of very low-sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) has risen in recent months, a sign
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2020? Not the good ship Digest!
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) From a company whose software facilitates small feedstock generators landing big contracts to a comprehensive
(International Chamber of Shipping) The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We all know going from demo to commercial isn’t easy. Ensyn, a company that produces biocrude
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Why is working with biomass so challenging? Jonathan Male, Director at the U.S. Department of Energy’s
by Jane Chung (Reuters) * S.Korea No.1 biofuel maker testing marine fuel products – exec; * Clear IMO guidelines, legislation for biofuel
(World Wildlife Fund) The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) today launches the report The Role of Sustainable Biofuels in the Decarbonisation of Shipping:
(Mediterranean Shipping Company) MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is pleased to announce that the company has started to use biofuel
by Jeffrey Rissman (Forbes/Energy Innovation) … Assuming power grid infrastructure and urban planning can keep pace with organic demand, without substantial additional
by Bill Zobel (Trillium/ACT News) Will the looming IMO 2020 sulfur regulation impact domestic diesel prices? How on-road fleets can
(PortNews) NORDEN has entered into a partnership with Danish based Kvasir Technologies, a spinout from the Technical University of Denmark with
by Michael Newman (Parhelion Underwriting Inc./Biofuels Digest) 2018 saw the shipping industry take its first steps towards addressing the challenge of
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … In the Netherlands, BTG and GoodFuels are preparing for major investment in a new
(Neste Corp./Biodiesel Magazine) Neste and the German BMT Bunker und Mineralöltransport GmbH have signed a partner agreement concerning distribution and sales
(Port News) LuminUltra, the microbial monitoring specialist, has highlighted important concerns over the quality of some compliant fuels as the
by Vanessa Vivian Wabitsch (REVOLVE/BE Sustainable Magazine) Discovering the world, working with people across the globe, commuting to work everyday

he implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s plan to reduce the sulfur content of marine bunker fuel, from 3.5%

The implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s plan to reduce the sulfur content of marine bunker fuel, from 3.5%

The implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s plan to reduce the sulfur content of marine bunker fuel, from 3.5%
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s ABLC Week and the semi-annual State of the Industry Address was a highlight at
(Hurtigruten) On the way to the goal of becoming completely emission free, Hurtigruten has as the first Norwegian cruise line started
(Maersk) A study by A.P. Moller – Maersk and Lloyds Register confirms that the best opportunities for decarbonizing shipping lie in
by Varsha Saraogi (Ship Technology) International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretary-general Kitack Lim has urged the shipping industry to boost its