(KN Energies) International terminal operator KN Energies, responding to growing market interest and pursuing its strategic goal to expand the LNG value chain, is preparing to introduce a virtual biomethane liquefaction service at the Klaipėda LNG terminal. This service will enable
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Back TO HOMEEnergy from Waste: KOSTER Inaugurates New Biomethane Plant and Strengthens Sustainable Logistics
(KOSTER (Google translation)) At the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG
July 03, 2025 Read Full Article
BioNGV Wants to Keep a Major Place in the Energy Mix
(Le Journal du Poids Lourd (Google translation)) The 2025 BioNGV Panorama has just been unveiled by France Mobilité Biogaz. It highlights a sector that continues to grow, but is hoping for better regulatory and fiscal conditions to take its place in
July 01, 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
Eni Expands Partnership with Mozambique on LNG and Biofuels
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in Maputo to review the company's ongoing and planned activities in the country, reaffirming the partnership between Eni and Mozambique, Trend reports. The two sides discussed the progress of the
June 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Achieves Its First SIMOPS LNG Bunkering Marking a Milestone for the City’s “Green Port” Journey
(Hong Kong Seaport Alliance /Modern Teminals Hong Kong) Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully conducted Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at its member Modern Terminals’ facilities on 5 June, marking an important step in
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Alfa Laval Secures Order for the World’s First Marine Boiler System for Ammonia Waste Incineration
(Alfa Laval) Alfa Laval announces a milestone in maritime decarbonization with an order for the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation is part
June 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-GHG Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) to Be Installed on LNG Carrier - MOL, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Acquired AiP for 174K LNG Carrier with SOFC Application -
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (SHI) have jointly acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Lloyd's Register for the design of a 174,000 LNG Carrier equipped with Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive Marine HVO Set to Be Available in Ravenna and Venice in H2 2025
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Eni has informed Bunkerspot that Enilive marine hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) will be available in the Italian ports of Ravenna and Venice during the second half (H2) of this year – and the company also plans to ramp up
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Achieves Bio-Methane Milestones Under ZEMBA Initiative
(Bunker Market) Hapag-Lloyd, World’s leading shipping liner company, has reached significant milestones in its efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The company successfully completed its bio-methane bunkering operations, marking a major step toward the
May 24, 2025 Read Full Article
First Methanol Bunkering in the Port of Amsterdam
(Port of Amsterdam) Last week, the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering took place in the port of Amsterdam. At the TMA Logistics terminal in the Amerikahaven, the offshore installation vessel Boreas from Van Oord was supplied with 500 tonnes of green methanol,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Sinobunker Sets New Record for Largest Biofuel Bunkering Operation in China
(Manifold Times) Company successfully delivered 4,200 mt of B24 bio bunker fuel to “KIRSTEN MAERSK” at Ningbo Beilun Third Container Terminal, also marking its first biofuel refuelling operation in East China. -- China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co Ltd (SinoBunker) recently said
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Webinar: Americas Marine Fuels Market Update
(Argus Media) Join Argus editor Stefka Wechsler as she examines the latest trends in the Americas bunker market, with a focus on tariffs, sanctions and greenhouse gas regulations. Webinar highlights: Trump-era policies reshaping the US bunker market: Tariffs on Mexican oil imports Easing of sanctions
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Reports 25 Million Cumulative Run Hour Milestone For Its Dual Fuel Stationary/Off-Road Primary Power and Critical Care Emergency Back-Up Power Applications
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company today announced the company's stationary/off-road dual fuel installation base has reached an estimated 25 million cumulative run hour milestone. APG's
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Volvo’s Gas-Powered Trucks on the Rise – Enabling up to 100% CO2 Reduction
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Undercuts All Fossil Fuels in Rotterdam
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Rotterdam B100’s discount to VLSFO nears $100/mt; EU regs tip the scale in LBM’s favour; Rotterdam’s LNG flips to discount to LSMGO -- ... EU regulations have made bunkering 100% biofuel (B100) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam significantly more economical
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Highlights Their Dramatic Low-Carbon Dual Fuel Results when Replacing Diesel Fuel with Dairy RNG On Class 8 Trucks
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Unprecedented Global Agreement Gives Shipping Clarity on Critical Next Step to Decarbonization
(World Shipping Council) The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama to Incentivize Low-Emission Shipping with New Priority Passage Program
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Opens Second Round of Zero-Emission Shipbuilding Subsidy Program DEADLINE May 20, 2025
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism launched the second round of applications for its Zero Emission Shipbuilding Program, offering up to ¥6.5 billion (¥500 million in the first year) to support production facilities
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Launches Japan's First Hydrogen-Fueled Tugboat
(Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation/PR Times (Google Translation)) Increasing the power output of hydrogen-mixed combustion engines and making ship steel greener -- Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yukio Okumura) launched Japan's first hydrogen-fueled tugboat at
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Cabinet Members Make Big Oil CEOs Look Like Climate Activists at CERAWeek
by Chris Tomlinson (Houston Chronicle) President Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries speaking in Houston at the world’s top energy conference made oil and gas executives look like left wing climate activists by comparison as CEOs struggled to adapt to another swing of
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Fleets Amid Evolving Energy Needs
(Trillium/ACT News) With increasingly complex and varying regulations along with additional sustainability goals and initiatives, fleets can often face uncertainty when navigating the cleanest available heavy-duty vehicle technologies and fuels. Often clean vehicles come with a significant price tag when compared
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Joins International e-methane Alliance e-NG Coalition - Aiming to Decarbonize Energy and Transport Industries
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on March 1 2025, it joined the e-NG Coalition (Note 1), an international alliance that aims to accelerate the development and use of e-methane (Note
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Biofuels to Navigate Compliance with FuelEU
by John Snyder (Riviera) WOMAR Logistics chief operating officer Manish Jain sees biodiesel as the best alternative fuel choice for small tankers to comply with FuelEU Maritime, but has concerns about availability, storage and contamination -- When it comes to complying with
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Anglo-Eastern Launches State-of-the-Art LNG/Ammonia Bunkering Station Skid for Maritime Training
(Ship Management) Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)/Ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Enagás Will Invest 4.035 Billion Euros by 2030, with Green Hydrogen as the Pillar of Its Growth
(Enagás) 2024 results: The company’s recurring net profit - excluding the impact of asset rotation and the Gasoducto Sur Peruano (GSP) award - reached 310.1 million euros in 2024, 3.2% higher than in 2023 The sale of the stake in Tallgrass Energy allowed
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows that Only Targeted Subsidy for e-Fuels Coupled with a GHG Levy Would Ensure e-Fuel Early Adoption
(UMAS) A high GHG price in combination with targeted e-fuel subsidies are the key policy components that can close the competitiveness gap between scalable zero emission fuels (e.g. e-fuels such as green ammonia) and other early compliance options such as LNG,
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Supports Final Delivery of CIMC SOE’s Third Advanced 7,600m³ LNG Bunkering Vessel
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the third 7,600m³ LNG bunkering vessel, S1067, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore &
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: Green Gas Maintains Price Edge
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) ... With EU-EU port compliance costs and estimated pooling benefits added, B100 is $11/mt cheaper than HSFO and $83/mt cheaper than VLSFO. However, the price gap has tightened considerably compared to the previous week, when B100 was $74/mt
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
HAM Inaugurates EDUX LNG-CNG Service Station in Strasbourg
(HAM Group) HAM Group , inaugurates its third service station in France, located on Rue de Rochefort with Rue de Dieppe, next to the Center Routier Strasbourg (du Port du Rhin), an extensive industrial area with significant traffic of long-distance transport vehicles ( GPS:
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
South Korea Launches $680m Green Fuel Infrastructure Fund
by Moyoun Jin (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Royal Caribbean Links up with CPN for B24 Biofuel Delivery
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has teamed up with bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) for B24 marine biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. As a result of this collaboration, on January 2, 2025, CPN
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Revamps Port Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has received third-party certification for its book and claim (Note 1) service for pure car carriers after
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic RVO, Updates to RFS Biogas Provisions Public Comment DEADLINE January 21, 2025 Virtual Public Hearing December 20, 2024
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 5 issued a proposed rule to partially waive the compliance year 2024 renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The rulemaking also proposes to extend
December 06, 2024 Read Full Article
UECC and Titan Agree Landmark Biomethane Deal
(UECC and Titan) UECC vessels to sail on biomethane supplied by Titan for rest of 2024 and most of 2025, representing largest ongoing LBM commitment in shipping -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have signed a new
December 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Work Together to Achieve Decarbonization
(Eni) oday, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President, Diego Aponte, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. Eni, an integrated energy company committed to the energy transition towards carbon
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: 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
Biden Aims to Finalize Clean Fuel Rule before Leaving White House
by by Jarrett Renshaw, Katharine Jackson and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden aims to finalize a rule on a clean fuel tax credit before leaving office on Jan. 20, a senior White House official said on Sunday. The clean fuel
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Special Issue: What to Expect during the Trump II Presidency
(American Energy Society/Energy Matters) From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Transnet National Ports Authority Pilots Usage of Cleaner Fuels on Its Tugboat Fleet
(Port News) Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated tugboat fleet, according to the company's release. The RFI has invited interested parties
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
New FuelEU Maritime Module Added to Fuelink Platform to Support Compliance
(Baseblue) AI-powered simulations improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and reduce costs -- Fuelink, a maritime technology provider, has added a new module to its digital platform, supporting FuelEU maritime compliance. The Fuelink platform, which provides a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
PIL Opts for 'More Viable' LNG Dual-Fuel to Power Its New Box Ships
by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Glander: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Infrastructure, Demand and Price Drivers
(Manifold Times) Big test for LNG as a marine fuel will be how quickly production of its alternatives can be scaled up, and how quickly shipowners are willing to pay extra cost for these lower-carbon fuels, says Mustafa El Zein. -- Global
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Simply Blue Group to Develop Major Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Goldboro, Nova Scotia
(Simply Blue Group) Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of clean energy projects, has announced the Goldboro site in Nova Scotia, Canada formerly proposed as Goldboro Liquified Natural Gas Project, as the location for their major sustainable aviation fuels hub. This
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
DNV: A total 335 Alternative-Fueled Vessels Ordered so Far in 2024
(Safety4Sea) Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director, DNV, explains that recent figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) database reveal significant trends in the ordering of alternative fuelled vessels, despite a slow month in September. -- According to Stefanatos’ LinkedIn post, in
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Dutch Advertising Standards Reprimands MSC Cruises for Environmental Claims
(Maritime Executive) Environmental groups are continuing their efforts to limit the claims of the shipping industry and specifically cruise ships for what they believe are aggressive statements about the impact and progress of the ships in the efforts to decarbonize. The
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
ABS Approves Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
(Nikkiso) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS) from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.’s Industrial Division. The ammonia fuel supply system features high efficiency pumps and an
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk CEO: Europe ‘Must Be Bolder’ in Green Fuel Revolution as US and China Race Ahead
by Dale Wainwright (Trade Winds) AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc argues that Europe “must be bolder” in its green energy transition if it wants to succeed against the growing competition from China and the US. Europe needs an “action-orientated” energy
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Offers Best Decarbonisation Bang for the Buck - ABS
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Biodiesel has the lowest cost per tonne of well-to-wake GHG emissions savings among alternative fuels today and across two of three future scenarios, according to an ABS report. -- Under a new ABS index, biodiesel showed up to 24 times
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Norwegian Prime Minister Attends Naming Ceremony of World’s Largest and Most Environmentally Friendly Car Carrier
(Höegh Autoliners) Höegh Autoliners’ second Aurora Class vessel, the Höegh Borealis, was delivered today at a grand naming ceremony in China. The groundbreaking new build program from Höegh Autoliners is a remarkable example of global collaboration and a testament to what
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Bio-LNG to Replace Fossil LNG – Groundbreaking Finnish Production Begins First in the Baltic Sea Region
(Rohe Solutions) Rohe Solutions started the production of Bio-LNG i.e. liquefied biomethane last Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Hamina LNG terminal. Bio-LNG is produced using biomethane from the gas grid in a process called liquefaction from the grid. Since last autumn,
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Training: Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Technologies --- various dates --- various locations and ONLINE
(Lloyd's Register) Course summary: The IMO Decarbonisation program focusing on Zero Emissions as well as the European Green Deal have many options. Making a sustainable choice is dependent on many factors in novel technologies without the advantage of previous experience and /
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU Explainer: Is the Industry Ready for 2025?
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) It’s the final (FuelEU) ‘Countdown’ -- This newsletter concludes the series by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on how companies can embrace the opportunity created by FuelEU Maritime to decarbonize. ... Explore
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Launch of Joint Study on the Production and Utilization of Biomethane from Animal Manure with Hamanaka Town and Corporate Partners
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and MOL Sunflower Ltd. today announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Viking Line to Fuel Vessels with Biogas in “First Baltic Sea Green Corridor”
(Bioenergy Insight) Viking Line plans to power two vessels solely by biogas for an entire week from 29 August until 4 September, reducing emissions by 90%. The move is in celebration of Baltic Sea Day, and introduces the first green corridor ever
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Be8 Begins Construction of New Ethanol Plant in Rio Grande do Sul
by Gabriela Ruddy (EPBR (Google Translation)) The plant will start operations in 2026 and will be flexible for the production of anhydrous or hydrated ethanol -- Be8 began, this Wednesday (14/8), the construction of an ethanol plant from cereals in Passo Fundo (RS). With a production capacity
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum Sells Exclusively Biogas at Its Finnish Gas Filling Stations Going Forward
(Gasum) In Finland, customers of Gasum's filling stations have already been buying almost exclusively biogas for some time now. Natural gas sales will end at filling stations on 30 August. From the end of this summer, only biogas will be distributed at
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Avenir Starts Delivering BioLNG to Swedish Ferry Operator
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) UK-based midstream LNG & bioLNG company Avenir LNG has conducted the first bioLNG delivery to Swedish ferry operator Destination Gotland, a subsidiary of Rederi AB Gotland. -- For this operation, Avenir deployed Avenir Aspiration, a dual-purpose, 7,500-cubic meters
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
UECC Chooses Titan for Major Liquefied Biomethane Deliveries
(UECC and Titan) LBM bunkering operations kick off UECC’s ‘Green Gas Month’ and reinforce LBM availability today -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Waiver Reinstated at Port of Gangavaram for Vessels Using Green Bunker Fuels
(Manifold Times) Port will offer a 50% waiver on port dues only for vessels using green marine fuels such as LNG, ammonia, hydrogen or electrical power as their main propulsion source, according to GAC. -- Adani Ports and Logistics has reinstated a
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
The Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia Combustion Technology Demonstration, a Promising Signal for a Shipbuilding Powerhouse
(Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials) The first time in the country, KIMM demonstrates the technology of using LNG-ammonia dual-fuel MW-class marine engine combustion; Highly anticipated technology in the in the global market that focuses heavily on an environmentally sustainable marine engine MW-class marine
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Limagas and HAM Group Create EVA, Energía de Valor Ambietal
(HAM Group) This new partnership will promote the use of LNG and CNG in Perú -- Limagas and HAM Group have created a new company called EVA (Energía de Valor Ambiental), with the aim of promoting the use of liquefied natural gas in road
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo Expands Its Range of Biodiesel-Powered Trucks
(Automotive World/Volvo Trucks) A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from transport here and now -- A full range of new Volvo
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry
by Wily Salim (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) ... Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), a more dense and more viscous liquid than diesel, is the current dominant fuel used in the marine shipping industry. This is because HFO is relatively affordable, has high energy density,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Collaborate with SIPG on Clean Marine Fuel Supply
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) South Korean shipping company HMM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the exclusive operator of all the public terminals in China’s Port of Shanghai, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean marine
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyed Almost Doubled Use of Marine Biofuel in 2023
(Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd sharply increased its use of biofuel bunker blends in 2023 as the company strives to cut emissions to reach its... READ MORE Related articles Our Focus on Sustainable Shipping: Hapag-Lloyd publishes Sustainability Report 2023 (Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd and
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
InfraVia Announces the Incorporation of Heygaz Biomethane, a Pan-European Renewable Natural Gas Platform
(InfraVia) Infravia Capital Partners incorporated Heygaz Biomethane (Heygaz), a Pan-European renewable natural gas platform, to address the exciting and deep European renewable natural gas market opportunity and to leverage on the increasing needs of a broad range of industries and transportation
March 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Cyclum Renewables, LLC to Launch its First Renewable Truck Stop in Cooperation with FASTECH in Tulare, California
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Stena RoRo Takes Delivery of E-Flexer RoPax Vessel Number Ten for Long Charter to Canadian Crown Corporation Marine Atlantic
(Stena RoRo/PR Newswire) Today, number ten of the Stena RoRos E-Flexer series was delivered from the CMI Jinling, Weihai Shipyard. The vessel, named Ala'suinu, will be on a long charter agreement with the Canadian state-owned Marine Atlantic and operate a ferry line
February 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Biogas Association Pitches for Rs 30k cr Investment for Compressed Biogas Plants
(PTI/Financial Express) “Utilising agricultural residues like paddy straw for bioenergy production and soil enrichment instead of burning those offers a dual benefit as it provides renewable energy sources while enhancing soil health,” said Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia. Indian Biogas Association
February 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Shipping Surges on the Great Lakes
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel is a readily available solution to decarbonize ports. -- The Great Lakes region is a marine-shipping superpower. Each year thousands of vessels transport 90 million tons of cargo on the five Great
February 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Hycamite Breaks Ground at Kokkola Industrial Park for Customer Sample Facility
(Hycamite) The construction phase at Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP) was launched after receiving all the necessary permits from the authorities. No appeals were received by the end of the appeal period. The orders for the equipment have already been placed in
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
LNG – Leading Maritime Decarbonisation
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG’s View from the Bridge 2023-24 -- This year’s View from the Bridge 2023-2024 highlights how the shipping industry has advanced along the LNG pathway to decarbonisation in 2023 and outlines the progress anticipated in 2024. Decarbonisation challenge – reality closing in The
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Just 10 Sites Worldwide Have Methanol Bunkering Facilities
by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) ... New research issued this week from Clarksons Research shows there are just 10 sites worldwide offering methanol bunkering, with another 11 under development. By contrast, for LNG, the other leading alternative fuel today, there
January 08, 2024 Read Full Article
China Aims to Build More than Half the World's Cleaner-Fuel Ships by 2025
by by Chen Aizhu and Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) China has set itself the goal of producing more than half of the world's ships powered by cleaner fuels by 2025, in guidelines published by the industry ministry on Thursday. It did not give
December 31, 2023 Read Full Article
New Joint Study Looking into Oman-Netherlands Liquid Hydrogen Corridor
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Government of Oman and Hydrom have signed an agreement with Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals, and GasLog to jointly study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain that will deliver Omani green hydrogen
December 08, 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
Wasaline to Trial Biogas on Aurora Botnia One Day per Week
by Rebecca Gibson (Cruise and Ferry) Wasaline is to trial operating its ro-pax ferry Aurora Botnia using certified biogas one day per week between 13 October and the end of December 2023. Aurora Botnia runs primarily on LNG fuel but will switch
October 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan's First Biofuel-Hydrogen Tourist Ship to Set Sail in 2024
by Junya Hemmi (Nikkei) Japanese marine shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines plans to put the country's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel into service next year as part of an industrywide push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The roundish, 33-meter-long vessel holds 100 people.
September 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan and 123Carbon Partner on Carbon Insetting to Progress Clean Fuel Transition
by Jessica Casey (LNG Industry) Titan, an independent clean fuel supplier, and 123Carbon, the first independent block-chain-based carbon insetting platform for the transport sector, have issued the first LNG-based carbon insets, readily available to the market. Carbon insetting enables fuel suppliers
August 28, 2023 Read Full Article
UKPIA Changes Name to Reflect Move towards More Sustainable Fuels
(Fuels Industry UK) The downstream oil sector’s leading trade body today begins its new phase as Fuels Industry UK to demonstrate its evolving remit to champion low carbon fuels as well as traditional petroleum products. Previously known as the United Kingdom Petroleum
August 22, 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
EPA’s RFS Final Rulemaking 2023-25: The Bottom Line
by Jennifer LeRow (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... EPA was faced with a significant challenge, as it was statutorily required to consider numerous factors when using its “set” authority, including the impacts of the program on cost, air and water quality, climate
July 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Bio-LNG Bunkering Available Today in Almost 70 Locations in Europe, North American and Asia
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG has conducted new analysis of the green LNG bunkering market which shows that bio-LNG is available today in almost seventy ports worldwide, including in Singapore, Rotterdam and the US east-coast. The data on the expanded availability of bio-LNG as
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan Celebrates Successful Trial of Liquefied Biomethane-Fueled Vessel
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) This past June, a group of seven companies announced the completion of a successful trial using liquefied biomethane (LBM) as marine fuel on the domestic LNG fueled vessel Ise Mirai in Ise Bay. This marks Japan’s
July 26, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SHV Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG, LNG, hydrogen, bioLPG and rDME. The company serves 30 million business and residential customers in 24 countries across 4 continents. The ambition is
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Spain and Portugal Cut 500,000 Tons of CO2 Thanks to the Use of (Renewable) Natural Gas and H2 in Transport
(Gasnam/AltFuels) Decarbonizing heavy transport largely depends on the use of renewable gases and their derivatives. This is one of the main conclusions of the report “The decarbonization of heavy transport in Spain and Portugal”, carried out by the Technological Research Institute
July 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Meet HDT’s 2023 Top Green Fleets
by Deborah Lockridge (HDT TruckingInfo) ... Another trend we’re seeing among the Top Green Fleets is adoption of alternative fuels, especially renewable diesel and renewable natural gas. ... 4 Gen Logistics — Rialto, California ... The company has committed to becoming an all zero-emission
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Coalition Calls on IMO to Regulate All GHG Emissions on a Full Lifecycle Basis
(SEA-LNG) Clear and consistent regulation is key to driving maritime decarbonisation. With this in mind, and ahead the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), industry association SEA-LNG calls on the IMO to regulate all greenhouse
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Will Supply LNG and Synthetic e-LNG to MSC Cruises’ Eco-Friendly Ships
(Gasum/AltFuels) Gasum and MSC Cruises, the Cruise Division of MSC Group, have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG to the new MSC Euribia, as well as a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the goal of cooperating on the
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels as a Path to Decarbonization
(Hellenic Shipping News/GAC) Biofuels look set to become the most viable option for widespread adoption as a bunker fuel for commercial shipping. Hydrotreated vegetables, blend-in combustibles and biomethanol are already being used as drop-in power on some ships, with the
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
ABS Analyses Potential of Biofuel Glending on Improvement to CII Ratings
by Panos Koutsourakis (ABS/Hellenic Shipping) With reporting of data in compliance with the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation well underway, shipowners and operators are focussed on how to optimise their operations and gain improvement in CII ratings. The options
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan Further Expands Fleet with Vessel Chartered from Fratelli Cosulich
(Titan) Alice Cosulich meets growing demand for LNG and LBM bunkering in Europe -- Titan, the independent supplier of clean fuels, has signed a long-term time charter agreement with Fratelli Cosulich, the Italian maritime transportation group, for the new 8,200Cbm
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
NJ Ayuk, Author of Bestselling Book A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, Speaks at the Invest In African Energy Forum --- June 1, 2023 --- Paris, France
(Black Château) There is an urgent need for the world to recognize and establish an equitable energy solution for the countries of Africa. The bestselling author, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and CEO of Centurion Law Group, NJ Ayuk,
May 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Costa Cutting Road Emissions by 90% Using Biofuel-Powered Trucks to Move Supplies
by Holly Payne (Seatrade Cruise News) Costa Cruises has signed an agreement with LC3 Trasporti to start using bio-LNG-powered trucks to convey supplies for its vessels, slashing its road transport emissions by 90%. The collaboration gets underway May 19, when Costa Firenze will
May 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Westport Exhibits Its HPDI Fuel System, Available for (Bio)LNG and Hydrogen Engines
(Westport/AltFuels) Westport Fuel Systems Inc. displayed its HPDI™ fuel system on commercial vehicles equipped with its commercially available LNG and bio-LNG and its hydrogen capable and proven variant H₂ HPDI. The vehicles were presented at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
FPT Industrial Demonstrates the Complete Cycle of Biomethane in Agriculture
( FPT Industrial/AltFuels) FPT Industrial presented the complete cycle of biomethane in agriculture at Agrishow 2023. During the trade fair, held in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo, Brazil) from May 1 to 5, the company also showed off a full range of
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SHV Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG, LNG, hydrogen, bioLPG and rDME. The company serves 30 million business and residential customers in 24 countries across 4 continents. The ambition
May 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy Firms Bet Big on German Port as Clean Energy Hub
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Wilhelmshaven to grow beyond first LNG mover status; Firms to spend more than 5 bln euros in 2026-2030; Wintershall Dea plans to spend 1 bln on two projects; Green hydrogen, ammonia targeted to replace fossil fuels;
April 28, 2023 Read Full Article
MAN ES’ 175D Engine Gets Approval for Operation on Biofuels
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has revealed that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels. As informed, the approval applies to all standard biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
April 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä, Höegh LNG, and Partners Awarded Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Project Funding
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed energy and marine technology group Wärtsilä Oyj, along with Norway-based Höegh LNG AS and other partners including the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), University of South-East Norway, Sustainable Energy, and BASF SE, has received approximately EUR 5.9 million
April 17, 2023 Read Full Article
WFW: Biofuels Trump LNG as Most Popular Alternative for the Next 5 Years
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) In 2021, LNG was the most popular alternative fuel considered by shipowners for use in the (then) next five years; twice as many as those who said they were considering biofuels. That position has now
April 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Global: Höegh Autoliners Keen to Expand Aurora Class Fleet with Ammonia Dual-Fuel Propulsion
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CEO, Andreas Enger, says Höegh Autoliners would like to add a further four Aurora Class vessels with ammonia dual-fuel capability, taking the total number on order to 12. As previously reported, the company has ordered eight LNG-fuelled car carriers, which
April 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Notifications Issued to Promote Eco-Friendly Means of Transportation and Decarbonize the Transport Sector
(India Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) To promote eco-friendly means of transportation and decarbonize the transport sector, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified mass emission standards to introduce alternate fuels viz. blends of ethanol with gasoline ( E-10,
March 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell and Hapag-Lloyd Sign LNG Supply Deal to Promote Shipping Decarbonization
(Shell/AltFuels) Shell Western LNG B.V and Hapag-Lloyd announced the signing of a multi-year agreement for the supply of LNG to Hapag-Lloyd’s ultra large dual-fuel container vessels of 23,500+ 20-foot equivalent units (TEU). Bunkering for these 12 new vessels is expected to
March 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Liqvis Continues to Expand Its Bio-LNG Supply Portfolio and Will Gradually Switch to Bio-LNG for Heavy Duty Transport from 2023
(Uniper) Liqvis GmbH and revis bioenergy GmbH conclude agreement on supply of Bio-LNG; From mid-2023, Liqvis will gradually switch to CO2-neutral Bio-LNG and offer it as an alternative fuel at Liqvis filling stations; Another important step on the road towards
February 23, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SHV Energy and rDME technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG, LNG, hydrogen, bioLPG and rDME. The company serves 30 million business and residential customers in 24 countries across 4 continents. The ambition
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Peruvian Association of Natural Gas and Alternative Fuels Is Officially Created
(AltFuels) The Peruvian Association of Natural Gas and Alternative Fuels (APGNCA) was recently established in Lima, Peru, with the objective of representing at the national level the interests of stakeholders in the promotion and commercialization of the use of natural
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan Acquires Two Small Scale LNG Carriers for Bunkering Capability Retrofit
(Titan) Dual-purpose trading and bunkering vessels will provide clean fuel supplier with greater flexibility and ability to supply wider clientele -- Titan, the independent supplier of low and zero-emission fuels, has acquired two small scale LNG carriers – the Seapeak Unikum
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Dung-Powered Tractor Uses Cow Waste to Flush out Agricultural Emissions
by Alexa Heah (Design Taxi) Cattle farming, and by extension cow manure, is responsible for a whole heap of greenhouse emissions for the planet. To help farmers be more environmentally friendly, New Holland Agriculture has come up with a new tractor designed
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
LNG – Deliverying Decarbonisation: SEA-LNG’s View from the Bridge 2022-2023
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG is pleased to share its overview of LNG as a marine fuel in 2022-2023. This resource highlights how the shipping industry has advanced along the LNG pathway to decarbonisation in 2022 and outlines what progress is anticipated in 2023. 2022
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Who Is Financing Green Shipping?
by Isabelle Gerretsen (China Dialogue Ocean) The international shipping industry is under pressure to decarbonise rapidly, requiring a huge investment drive and policy push from governments -- The shipping industry must invest in new vessels, fuels and infrastructure to achieve its
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Niedersachsen Ports Joins Planning Phase of a New Green Gas Jetty in Wilhelmshaven
(Bioenergy International) ... In parallel, Uniper will conduct technical studies that should enable Uniper to import around 2.6 million tonnes of green ammonia per year. This capacity plus the 1 GW electrolysis plant for hydrogen production planned as part of the Uniper
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
South Korean Shipbuilders Bet Big on Green Fuels
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. According to the shipbuilding industry on Tuesday, the profitability of eco-friendly
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Shipping's Decarbonization Outlook for 2023
by Brian Gicheru Kinyua (Maritime Executive) Will the CII succeed? Will green fuels take off? And will the IMO enact a carbon levy? This year, we may have the answers. ... Specifically, 2023 could be a definitive year for CII (Carbon
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyundai Completes Verification for LNG/Hydrogen Hybrid Engine
(Maritime Executive) Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has developed and successfully tested Korea's first LNG/hydrogen mixed-firing engine. The development of the hybrid engine is part of the South Korean shipbuilding industry’s focus on next generation ships and high-value applications which it is
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: US Biofuels Bunker Demand Seen Muted
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Biofuels used for bunkering could see an uptick in use in New York and California in 2023, driven by smaller, harbor vessel demand, but demand from larger, ocean-going vessels will likely remain muted from a lack
December 24, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to SHV Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG, LNG, hydrogen, bioLPG and rDME. We serve 30 million business and residential customers in 24 countries across 4 continents. Our ambition is
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Nestlé Invests in Logistics Innovations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Its International Water Brands
(Nestlé) ... Nestlé is investing over CHF 100 million by 2030 in low-carbon logistics for its three international water brands - S. Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Perrier. This investment will focus on optimizing logistics routes and accelerating train transport, increasing the use of alternative fuels and
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Bio-LNG Can Support Europe’s Journey towards Sustainable Mobility by 2050
(European Biogas Association) Biomethane as a transport fuel provides a sustainable and readily available alternative for conventional transport fuels. A recent paper shows that by 2050 liquified biomethane (bio-LNG) can reduce GHG emissions in the transport sector by 95% to 174%.This scenario
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Wisconsin Clean Cities Member Spotlight: Kwik Trip, Inc.
(Wisconsin Clean Cities) Kwik Trip, Inc. – headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin – has been a Wisconsin Clean Cities member since 2011. Joel Fasnacht, Business Development Alternative & Commercial Fuels for Kwik Trip, serves on the Wisconsin Clean Cities Board of Directors. The
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
“What We Need Is Security of Investment"
by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions) "If we don't solve the climate crisis, we're going down," predicts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. mtu technologies can make the world greener if the framework conditions are right. An interview with Andreas Görtz, head of Rolls-Royce's Sustainable Power
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Furetank Pilots Waste-Based Renewable Fuel for Equinor
(Furetank) The dual-fuel tanker Fure Valö has performed the first voyage on a new Equinor fuel blend containing used cooking oil. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions while, judging from the first test indications, maintaining the same high performance as conventional marine
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Spain Funds LNG and Bio-LNG Development to Fuel Vessels in Canary Islands
(AltFuels/Enagás) Enagás subsidiary Scale Gas has received funding from the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda to boost the construction of a bunkering vessel for the supply of LNG and bio-LNG in the Canary Islands. This subsidy, which is
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Attero, Nordsol and Titan Join Forces to Produce Bio-LNG for Sustainable Maritime Transport
(Nordsol) Commercialization of bio-LNG (liquified biomethane) as a clean marine fuel progresses as production project reaches build phase -- Attero, Nordsol, and Titan, three companies from very different sectors, have joined forces to achieve a decentralized production of bio-LNG designated for
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
BC Ferries Clean Futures Plan Biodiesel’s Role along the Path to “Net Zero”
(BC Ferries) BC Ferries has removed the equivalent of nearly 3000 cars from the road over the past year and did so without altering a single sailing, or the customer experience. The key to the company’s success is in its
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
European Biogas Association Praises EU Recognition of Biomethane Potential
(European Biogas Association/AltFuels) On October 19, the European Parliament adopted in Plenary sitting the TRAN Reports on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, two fundamental pieces of EU legislation aiming at the decarbonization of the transport
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Furetank Signs Agreement to Sell Two Dual-Fuel Tankers to Neste
(Furetank) Furetank Rederi AB sells two 17,999 dwt dual-fuel product tankers in the VINGA series to Neste in 2023 and replaces them with new-buildings. -- Furetank has signed an agreement to sell Fure Valö and Fure Ven to the Finnish
October 18, 2022 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil Commercialising Marine Biofuels in North Europe
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 Aviation & Marine Fuels at ExxonMobil, told Seatrade Maritime News in an
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Ships to Run on LNG, Methanol, Biofuels by 2023, Cut Carbon Emissions
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 as they move to meet the carbon emissions target from
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Marubeni Claims World’s First Biofuel Trial on Ethylene Carrier
by Adis Ajdin (Splash247.com) Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation said it has carried out a trial voyage on one of its chartered vessels using a marine biofuel blend, which to the best of the company’s knowledge was the world’s first biofuel
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Lays out Well-to-Wake Approach to Alternative Fuels
(Bureau Veritas) White Paper examines low-carbon marine fuel options and highlights benefits of sustainably produced renewable and low carbon fuels -- Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has launched a detailed outlook on future maritime
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies to Offer Biofuels for Ships in Singapore from Next Year
by Emily Chow (Reuters) TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) will start offering biofuels as a bunkering fuel to its customers in Singapore from next year, a senior executive at the French energy giant said on Thursday, as the company seeks to reduce its emissions in shipping. The
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
New Independent Study Confirms Bio-LNG's Role in Shipping's Decarbonisation
(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 that liquified bio-methane (bio-LNG) can make a major contribution to
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Response to UCL Rreport Exploring Methods for Understanding Stranded Value: Case Study on LNG Capable Ships
(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic exercise, detached from reality. In setting out a framework for their analysis the authors make innumerable contestable and unsupported statements. Somewhat confusingly,
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
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