by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Gulf Coast biorefining cluster anchors American renewable fuel production by leveraging fifty-four percent of national refining capacity and ninety percent of hydrogen pipelines. New projects achieve major cost savings by bolting onto existing hydrotreaters, utilities,
Marine/Maritime Bio and Renewable/Sustainable Fuel (SMF)
Back TO HOMEExploring Ethanol's Potential in Shipping
(Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) As the shipping industry seeks pathways to decarbonization, access to scalable low-emissions fuels remains one of the key challenges. While fuels such as methanol and ammonia continue to gain momentum, interest is
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
PurFuels ® e-Free Premium Gas Now Available in West Palm Beach Florida
(Hyperfuels/epartrade) Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the OMNI Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels® 93 Octane Premium gasoline available for bulk loading. The gasoline is EPA compliant for all areas and is street legal. The gasoline uses Isobutanol as a
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Blaze Energy Advances an ‘Any Engine, Any Fuel’ Maritime Future
(Blaze Energy/Business Wire) Recently announced $6.5M Seed round will accelerate deployment of Blaze Energy’s Flex-Fuel Reformer System with leading maritime industry partners. Blaze Energy, an energy technology company enabling fuel-flexible engines, announced the closing of a $6.5 million seed financing round
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan Sustainable Fuel Initiative Could Drive Demand for Generations
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A new partnership has been announced in Michigan to develop sustainable aviation and maritime fuel supply chains. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Executive Director Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “We’re the only one that has an international
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Obstacles Are Outside the Engineroom
by Edwin Lanpert (Riviera) Marine engines can switch between methanol and ethanol without a change of mode and ethanol costs a third of green methanol. Uptake hinges on bunkering, crop rules and penetrating a 95 per cent conventional mid-bore market -- WinGD’s
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
National Day Special Feature | Can Sea Breeze "Brewing" Ship Fuel? Hainan's First 10,000-Ton Green Methanol Project Lands in Danzhou Yangpu!
by Zheng Wei, Deng Xiaolong, Luo Shan, Huang Chaokai (Yangpu Economic Development Zone) Can sea breezes "brew" fuel for ships? Hainan's first 10,000-ton-level green methanol project has been launched in Yangpu, Danzhou! A ship sailing on the Central European route Fuel to be refueled at
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Demeter Selects Veransa Group to Be It’s Feedstock Provider
(Demeter Energy) Long-term agreement secures sustainable urban wood and green waste feedstock for Demeter Energy’s planned low-carbon biomethanol and carbon capture facility to support the Global Shipping Markets Demeter Energy today (October 5, 2026) announced the execution of a strategic feedstock supply
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Deendayal Port Breaks Ground on $240m e-Methanol Plant
(Splash Ports) India’s Deendayal Port has broken ground on a Rs23bn ($240m) e-methanol plant at Kandla in Gujarat. The 150 tonnes-per-day facility is being developed by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited in association with Deendayal Port Authority and will add green fuel production capacity
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
What Is a Biorefinery? Marine Fuel’s Green Frontier
by Vimal Kumar (Nautical Voice) Walk through any port city today and you’ll hear the same anxious question from shipowners: where will the fuel of the future actually come from? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a refinery pumping crude from the ground,
October 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Corn Ethanol Advances in Brazil by Combining the “Farm, Food, Fuel” Model
(Global Agriculture) Brazilian company Inpasa shows how integrated production models are accelerating the grain’s share in Brazil’s biofuel matrix -- Corn ethanol is expected to reach a one-third share of Brazilian production as early as the 2027/28 crop year, two years ahead
October 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Countdown: Questions Facing the IMO before MEPC 85
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) On 1-4 September, IMO Member States met in London for the 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22). The working group’s mandate covered proposals on
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
China's First Methanol-Fueled Smart Cruise Ship, "Yangtze No. 7," Was Officially Launched.
by Wu Jing (China Water Transport Network ) On September 28, China Changjiang Shipping Chongqing Company held a product launch event for the "Yangtze River No. 7" cruise ship on the "Changjiang Chaotian Xinghe" vessel. More than 150 people attended, including
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First *1 Hydrogen-Fired Engine *2 Equipped Ship Successfully Completes Carbon Neutrality Demonstration Voyage.
(The Nippon Foundation) The Nippon Foundation has been promoting the development of zero-CO2 emission vessels as part of its "Zero-Emission Ship Project, which aims to decarbonize domestic shipping since 2022. Recently, the "Kikomaru" (gross tonnage approximately 4,500 tons), developed by the "Marine
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
India's First Port-based e-Methanol Production Facility to Produce and Supply Green Fuel to Ships
(India Ministry of Shipping) Green Methanol Plant to Support "Net Zero 2070" Goal as CMs of Gujarat & Assam, Union Minister lay Foundation Stone at Kandla Rs 2,300 crore investment at Kandla to create 3,500 jobs Gujarat is India's gateway to
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
China Sets Rules for Inland Methanol Bunkering Barges
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China’s Maritime Safety Administration on September 28 issued immediately effective technical and inspection rules for methanol bunkering barges on inland waters, covering methanol-only barges, converted fuel barges and combined facilities that can supply both
October 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Government Urged to Reverse Policy Putting Cleaner Thames Transport at Risk
(Uber Boat by Thames Clipper) Uber Boat by Thames Clippers calls on ministers to restore Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate eligibility for tidal rivers, arguing the current policy risks undermining the Government's net-zero ambitions Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has warned that the
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
The Comeback: How Canada’s Forests Can Fuel the High Seas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But as the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization mandates force global shipping to confront the sheer, brutal cost of synthetic fuels, Canada’s timber sector is discovering that its best days were not buried alongside the wooden
September 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Completion of the Kokuryu Maru and Its First Methanol Bunkering
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Isahaya), Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Kokuka Sangyo; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kimifumi Imagawa), and Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. (Hanshin Diesel Works; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Kobe;
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Completes First US Ethanol Bunkering of Deep-Sea Vessel
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Shipping company tests corn-based marine fuel; Dual-fuel vessel operates on ethanol blend; Port of Mobile hosts ship-to-ship transfer -- A.P. Moller - Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the US,
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Shows Ethanol’s Potential as a Marine Fuel
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release today of a new report by the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR), “Evaluation of Ethanol Use in Marine Shipping,” that demonstrates ethanol’s technical, economic, and environmental potential
September 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Dutch Biodiesel Alliance Presents Action Plan to Members of Parliament
(Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA)/De Nederlandse Biodiesel uit Afval Alliantie) The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) presented today its Action Plan to MPs Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer (D66), Jantine Zwinkels (CDA), Henk Vermeer (BBB) and Maarten Goudzwaard (JA21). With this Action Plan, the
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Voluntary Use of Brazilian Biodiesel Is a Response to the Immediate Fear of a Diesel Shortage, Says APROBIO.
(APROBIO (Google Translation)) • The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has already updated the rules for the voluntary use of biodiesel in concentrations higher than the mandatory 15% (B15). Dependence on imported fossil diesel can also be resolved
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PortXchange: Rotterdam Bunker Volume Shift Offers Warning as Spain Adopts Fuel Law
(Manifold Times) Spain’s marine fuel supplier-focused decarbonisation rules follow the Netherlands, where Rotterdam bunker sales fell to their lowest level since 2009. -- Port emissions data specialist PortXchange on Tuesday (22 September) said nine months after the Netherlands became the first country
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
IMO CCC 12: Revised Guidelines for Methanol as Fuel
(DNV) The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) was held from 14 to 18 September 2026. CCC 12 finalized the revision of the interim guidelines for the use of methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel,
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Eco-friendly Ship Fuel Supply Enhances Safety and Lowers Market Entry Barriers
(Government of South Korea) Establishment of eco-friendly ship fuel supply businesses and registration standards through the amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Port Transport Business Act Considering initial market conditions, the temporary use of maritime cargo vessels for supplying eco-friendly ship
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Moeve Launches Construction of the First Phase of Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project
(Moeve) • Senior political and business leaders from across Europe and Spain have gathered in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, to support the construction of the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The facility will have 300 MW of
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Beijing Shougang LanzaTech Wins First ISCC EU Nod for Recycled Carbon Fuel
(TipRanks) • The company’s subsidiary secured ISCC EU certification, a first for the global recycled carbon fuel sector, validating its ethanol from industrial off-gases under stringent EU sustainability and carbon standards. ISCC EU status allows the firm’s recycled ethanol to enter EU
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
World’s First Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering to an Ammonia-Fueled Vessel
(NYK Line) Demonstrating a Fuel-Supply Operation Essential for Deployment of Next-Generation Fueled Vessels -- NYK Line, with Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., and Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd., has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS)
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Wait on Maritime Fuels
by Don Schinske (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Hawaii's newly approved Clean Fuel Standards (CFS) legislation includes an "opt-in" provision for maritime fuels, in line with the programs in California and Washington. Which makes it tempting to look at the map now
September 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Choices Today Will Shape Shipping’s Fuel Pathways through 2050, While Fuel Economics Determine What Vessels Will Actually Consume
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) • More than half of the vessels operating in 2050 are expected to come from orders placed before 2035, making the coming decade a critical window for shipowners’ engine choices. Dual-fuel engines allow shipowners to switch between
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
GCMD and Equinor Partner to Advance Alternative Fuel- and Carbon Value Chains
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Equinor today (September 22, 2026) announced a five-year Impact partnership. The partnership brings together GCMD’s capabilities in conducting real-world maritime pilots with Equinor’s experience as a charterer, energy provider
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Petrochina International Blends over 30,000 mt of Marine Biofuel since March
(Manifold Times) Company has been developing marine biofuel blending operations at China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone, leveraging storage and logistics facilities at its Aoshan base. -- Petrochina International Co Ltd recently said it has blended more than 30,000 metric tonnes (mt)
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Forces Reshaping the Ag Economy
by Lisa Foust Prater (Successful Farming) CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka shared challenges and reasons to be hopeful at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. -- Margins are tight and farm income is down, but the ag economy is cyclical, and there are reasons to
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Fertilizer Matters EP59: Ammonia Hit by Europe’s Gas Crunch
(Argus Media) Analysis of Europe’s ammonia market, as soaring gas prices and geopolitical risks take a toll ahead of winter -- Market: Fertilizers, Ammonia, Nitrogen, Gas & Power, LNG, Natural Gas Ammonia production across Europe faces major consequences due to mounting pressure on
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Progress Runs on Innovation, Not Politics
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Coinciding with this week’s United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, Climate Week NYC 2026 is underway. This year’s gathering comes at a turbulent time, with geopolitical unrest, shifting directions in energy and
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Launches the First FuelEU Maritime Spot Price for Compliance Trading
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Enables shipowners and charterers to optimise compliance decisions, reduce costs and monetise surplus positions -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the first FuelEU Maritime pooling spot price and bio-LNG abatement prices, bringing transparency to
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Brings the Cost of Renewable Diesel and SAF Closer to That of Fossil Fuels with SB-HEFA
(Haffner Energy/Globe Newswire) Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas. With feedstock available at
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Reports: Marine Biodiesel Prices Sink Below Fossil Fuel Costs for First Time
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) Price of biodiesel for shipping lower than fossil fuel alternatives impacted by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The cost of biodiesel for shipping has sunk to an all-time-low, making the low carbon fuel cheaper
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
How Ethanol Is Expanding Shipping’s Fuel Choices
(DNV) Ethanol is beginning to gain momentum as a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. A growing number of projects and technical developments are helping to move the fuel from regional discussions to global considerations. For years, ethanol sat
September 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Is 2026 Earthshot Finalist
(Earthshot Prize) ZEMBA unites nearly 50 of the world’s major cargo owners, including Amazon, IKEA and Nike, into a single alliance that makes binding, multi-year commitments to zero-emission shipping, giving shipping companies the confidence to invest in cleaner vessels and fuels. Nearly
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
IBIA Biofuel Checklist Issued as an Annex to MEPC 85/INF.10
(International Maritime Organization) The Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10. The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Seamlessly Retrofit Marine Pumps for Biofuel Compliance and Carbon Reduction
(Biofuels International) CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Has Biofuel’s Moment in Shipping Finally Arrived?
(Biofuels International) It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Shipping industry Launches New UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
We Have Successfully Conducted the World's First Onshore Test of a Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Merchant Ships, Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by More than 95% Compared to Conventional Engines.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Under NEDO's "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Next-Generation Vessels," Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Japan Engine), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. are
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Yokogawa Wins Orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Supply Integrated Automation Systems for World's Largest Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier and for Hydrogen-Fueled Vessels
(Yokogawa) Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has received orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to supply integrated automation systems for a 40,000 m³ liquefied hydrogen carrier that will be the world's largest vessel of its type, and for
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Foshan Green Methanol and LNG Project Completes Registration
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Seetao reports a 2.42 billion yuan green fuels project in Foshan has completed government registration for planned annual production of 235,500 tons of green methanol and 64,400 tons of green LNG from agricultural and
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
LanzaTech Shifts from Licensing to Owning Waste Carbon Fuel Projects
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said the carbon recycling company is moving beyond technology licensing to own and operate projects that convert industrial waste gases into ethanol for aviation, marine fuels and chemicals,
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Launches Four-Part Strategy to Expand Biofuel Market
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced the launch of USDA’s new American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a four-part strategy that aims to boost export opportunities for U.S. biofuel producers, at the 17th Annual Growth Energy Biofuel
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Florida's Aptamus Carbon Solutions to Lead Development of a CO2 Marine Terminal and Transport System for Demeter Energy's Biomethanol Production Plant
(Aptamus) Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Corridors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although green shipping corridor initiatives have expanded to eighty-four global projects, only four have reached operational reality. A maritime corridor remains only as functional as its weakest physical bunkering node, where certified ship-to-ship bunker vessels represent
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Feedstock Shortage Constrains Growth of Marine Biofuels
(UkrAgroConsult) Marine biofuels could become one of the most readily deployable near-term options for reducing shipping emissions, but further growth is being constrained by limited availability of sustainable feedstocks, market participants said at the APPEC 2026 conference in Singapore. One of the
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
APPEC 2026: Panellists Navigate Maritime Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuel Strategies
(S&P Global/Manifold Times) Experts discuss maritime decarbonisation, emphasising global regulatory clarity, crew training, and collaborative strategies for adopting sustainable alternative marine fuels. Panel members consisting of Singapore’s maritime and port regulator Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), legal firm Rajah &
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Safeguarding the Integrity of EU Synthetic Fuels Targets under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime
(European Federation for Transport and Environment) We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing pressure to allow electrolytic hydrogen used as an intermediate processing input in biofuel production to be counted towards the dedicated e-SAF supply obligation
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Safety Management System for Methanol-Fuelled Ships
(Maritime Technologies Forum) The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and classification societies which aims to bridge the gap between technological progress and regulatory process. To encourage safe application of alternative fuels for industry-wide application, acceptance, and
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Calls on EU to Protect the Mass-Balance Pathway
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG publishes new position paper urging DG ENER to protect the mass-balance terminal pathway (liquefaction by equivalence) as it prepares proposed revisions to the RED III implementing framework. Industry coalition SEA-LNG is urging the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER)
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Marine Tech Directions for Rolls-Royce
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Julian Buckley meets Tobias Kohl at the SMM show in Hamburg to get more on development of new marine power tech at Rolls-Royce -- “But we can benefit from that tech when looking at other fuels which
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Use Is on the Increase – Will This Make a Global Food Crisis More or Less Likely?
by Charlotte Edmond (World Economic Forum) • The World Economic Forum's Fuelling the Future report argues that clean fuels can strengthen energy security while protecting food systems, if supported by the right policies. As hundreds of millions of people face hunger, the expansion of
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability 2026 Navigating Divergence
(Bain & Company) Sustainability has entered an age of divergence. Over the past decade, $17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies—$4 trillion more than expected. But progress has been radically uneven. Only a handful of key green technologies have met or
September 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Assessing Hydrogen's Role in Shipping's Energy Transition
(DNV) Hydrogen has the potential to enable emission-free operations at sea, but key barriers remain. Learn how the industry is addressing challenges around storage, safety, and cost to unlock its long-term potential. READ MORE; includes VIDEO Ammonia as fuel: potential, challenges, and
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
World's Largest Green Methanol Project Achieves ISCC EU Certification
(DQS) DQS Hong Kong -- Founded in 1985 by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and the German Society for Quality (DGQ), DQS is one of the world's most established independent management system certification bodies. DQS is a founding member of the
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
World’s 1st Operational Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Enters Service，Backed by CMB.TECH
(Xinde Marine News) The conversion of Shenghang Yongle marks the first time an operating vessel has been classed for ship-to-ship liquid ammonia fuel bunkering. The breakthrough also highlights the increasingly important role of CMB.TECH, which is simultaneously building an ammonia-powered fleet,
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Environment and NTU Singapore Release New Study Urging Robust Fuel Certification to Ensure Genuine Transition to Green Shipping
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22), 1-4 September 2026
(International Maritime Organization) The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) met for its 22nd meeting from 1-4 September 2026, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). The meeting had a high level of participation,
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
TEHA Group and Eni Study on Biofuels from Renewable Feedstocks: An Opportunity for Europe
(Eni) The study highlights that biofuels from renewable feedstocks are a solution to help decarbonise transport, contribute to energy security and maintain industrial competitiveness in Europe. Cernobbio (Como), 5 September 2026 – The strategic Study “Sustainable biofuels as a strategic lever for
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Reaches Another Milestone with Methanol-Ready Certification for mtu Marine Engines
(Rolls-Royce) DNV declares mtu engines ready for methanol; Retrofitting concept offers ship operators investment security; Rolls-Royce successfully completes 5,000 hours of methanol engine testing; Expertise in sustainable fuels: HVO, e-diesel and methanol Rolls-Royce has received the Methanol Readiness Certificate from the international classification society
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Port of Klaipėda Develops Green Methanol Bunkering Vessel Concept
(Baltic Times) As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental requirements and the growing market for alternative fuels mean that ports need to start planning now for the infrastructure
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Steamship Authority to Continue Pilot Use of Renewable Diesel Fuel
(The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority) The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority took its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel on Friday as it extended its testing of its use on its largest vessel, the
September 04, 2026 Read Full Article
More Biofuel into Our Fleet!
(Wallenius Sol) Since January 2025, FuelEU Maritime has been reshaping how shipping companies think about fuel. The regulation sets a progressively tightening well-to-wake greenhouse gas intensity target for energy used on board vessels calling at EU ports. For us, this has translated
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Chaiwat Proposes Biofuel Drop-in of 20% to Boost the Economy by 153 Billion Baht and Reduce Oil Imports by 63 Billion Baht
by Pornpimal Yaempracha (Khaosod/MSN (Google translation)) Bangchak Corporation participated in the “New Energy for Thailand” forum, highlighting the potential of bioenergy to generate 2% of GDP, valued at 153 billion baht, and reduce oil imports by 63 billion baht. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach,
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine for World’s First Ethanol-Powered Very Large Ore Carrier Completes R&D Test
(Everllence) Everllence strengthens leadership in engine technology with successful R&D test for G80 Everllence B&W ME-LGIMe (-Liquid Gas Injection Ethanol) unit at HHI-EMD -- Everllence has announced that the world’s first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol capable engine has been tested and verified
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Anemoi Marine Technologies and Maersk to Deliver World First as Rotor Sails Set for Container Shipping
(Anemoi Marine Technologies) UK based Anemoi will install wind-harnessing technology which reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions -- A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global leader in shipping, has selected Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), a British innovator in wind-propulsion technology, to supply
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Toward the Era of 'Green Shipping Routes' through the Spread of Eco-friendly Ships
(Government of South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Division (Google Translation)) Legislative Notice of Enactment of Subordinate Regulations for the "Special Act on Support for Establishing Green Shipping Routes" - Full-scale implementation of the '2nd Basic Plan for the Development and Supply of
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
NEMO Says Nuclear Shipping Is Moving from If to When
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization said Wednesday the commercial shipping debate over nuclear propulsion is shifting from whether it can work to how reactors can be regulated, insured and accepted across international jurisdictions.
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The World's First 325,000-deadweight-ton Methanol Dual-Fuel Ore Carrier Was Named in Yangzhou.
(Xinhua Daily (Google Translation)) On September 1, the world's first 325,000-deadweight-ton methanol dual-fuel ore carrier, the "Far Maritime Silk Road," was named in Yangzhou. Built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) and operated by COSCO Shipping Bulk, the ship is equipped
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
GEA Unveils Methanol Fuel2Engine System at SMM in Hamburg
(GEA) GEA is presenting the new GEA methanol Fuel2Engine System at SMM 2026, the world’s leading maritime trade fair in Hamburg (September 1–4). With this solution, GEA has combined the GEA methanol Booster Unit with the GEA methanol Valve Train to
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Operators Who Prioritize Flexibility Will Be the Ones Who Adapt Best to the Energy Transition, Says Auramarine
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, believes shipping’s energy transition is entering a phase where flexibility, not fuel choice, will determine which operators adapt successfully. With fuel price volatility, inconsistent alternative availability and tightening environmental regulation at different speeds
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Ammonia as Fuel: Potential, Challenges, and Progress
(DNV) Can ammonia become a practical fuel for deep-sea shipping? As interest and orderbook numbers grow, so does the need to address its unique safety challenges. Explore what's driving momentum, and which barriers still need to be overcome in our expert
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ameresco, Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle Celebrate Groundbreaking of Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Nebraska
(Ameresco/Business Wire) First agricultural RNG project for Neogenyx Fuels will convert livestock manure into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas while supporting economic development -- -Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company, today (August 31, 2026) announced the groundbreaking of a natural
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next Awards UAE Bio-methanol Feasibility Study to Kreston ME Consulting
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Study marks next step in Perpetual Next’s evaluation of a bio-methanol production platform in the United Arab Emirates Perpetual Next, a developer of renewable carbon and green methanol projects, has appointed Kreston ME Consulting (KMEC) to undertake a comprehensive feasibility
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore and Brazil to Collaborate on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) Singapore and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Singapore-Brazil Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The MOU was signed by Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Mr Jeffrey Siow, and Brazil’s Minister
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington State Agencies Break Biodiesel Mandate Again
by Don Jenkins (Capital Press) State has never met the law’s requirements, but there are no consequences Washington state government’s use of biodiesel dropped to an all-time low last year, despite a law purportedly requiring the state to buy the greener alternative
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil Biodiesel Secures Approval to Supply Biofuels in Belgium
(Bunker Index) Dutch biofuel supplier expands its European footprint with Belgian market entry. -- Sunoil Biodiesel has announced that it has received regulatory approval to supply sustainable biofuels in Belgium, adding the country to the list of European markets in which it
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
GCMD Outlines Practical Approach to Quantity Assurance in Marine Biofuel Supply Chains
(Global Centre for Global Decarbonisation) • As marine biofuel use scales, quantity assurance must account for both the delivered volume and its renewable fraction. GCMD proposes a practical approach to distinguish normal measurement variation from potential under-blending. The report completes GCMD’s quality, quantity,
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Diversifying Fleet Fuels with Diesel, Renewable Diesel, CNG, and More
(Chevron/FreightWaves) Chevron’s biofuels scientist breaks down the potential benefits of alternative fuel options for fleets and how to test a natural gas truck at no cost through Chevron’s demo program. If you’re a fleet operator and you’re looking to evaluate fuel options that may
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
cargo-partner Cuts 811 Tonnes of CO₂e with Biofuel
(In-Supply) cargo-partner cut 811 tonnes of CO₂e through sustainable marine fuel. The H1 2026 result used 259.46 tonnes of waste- and residue-derived biofuel allocated through Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green programme. cargo-partner reports an 811-tonne CO₂e reduction through sustainable marine fuel during H1 2026. Hapag-Lloyd
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
[Focus] Taebaek Clean Methanol Project Gets Off to Full Swing… 'Economic Feasibility' Is Key to Industrial Transformation in Former Mine Regions and Ship Fuel Supply Chains
by Jo Nam-jun (Energy Daily (Google Translation)) Ecomethanol, Taebaek City, Hyundai Corporation, and global shipping companies are collaborating on a supply chain… securing demand sources before relocating production. With a 120 billion won investment and an annual capacity of 15,000 tons, the
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Achieves a "Three-Stage Leap" in Green Methanol Refueling!
(Ningbo Transportation Port and Shipping Management Center (Google Translation)) On August 23, at the Meidong Terminal of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, a "sea refueling station" named "Zhongran Green Energy 85" accomplished a major task: refueling the ocean container giant "COSCO Shipping Libra" with
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
"Chinese Standards" Become a "World Language": International Center Promotes the Construction of an International Certification System for Green Marine Fuels
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) At dawn in Shanghai Port, the international roll-on/roll-off cargo ship "Arctic Tern" was carrying out a ship-to-ship bunkering operation of 2,824 tons of green methanol. All the green methanol used in this bunkering operation originated
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor and Azane Fuel Solutions Ink Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Supply Deal
by Kash (Bunker Market) AZANE Fuel Solutions and Equinor have signed a pioneering framework agreement covering ammonia fuel supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations, with initial deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2026. The partnership marks a critical transition from conceptual
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Forecast to 2050
(DNV) In an uncertain transition, shipowners must adopt fleet strategies which can perform across multiple outcomes. -- Different regulatory futures. The report explores four regulatory scenarios, ranging from NZF adoption to prolonged gridlock, and their implications for shipping. Stronger regulation leads to more
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Taonan Phase II Project Has Been Launched! Shanghai Electric Embarks on a New Journey in the Development of the Green Fuel Industry.
(Shanghai Electric (Google translation) On August 20, the Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Alcohol-Oil Integration Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Taonan Phase II Project") was officially launched. Cai Dong, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel Initiative Boosts Defence Resilience
(Australian Government Defence) The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort to strengthen fuel resilience. The initiative introduces aviation and diesel fuels containing synthetic components to fuel installations nationwide and
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
GEA and DNV Launch Three-Year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership
(Global Ethanol Association and DNV) The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and DNV are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year Ethanol Data Intelligence Partnership, marking an important expansion of their collaboration in ethanol research and data intelligence. Under the partnership, GEA
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Falmouth Harbour Launches Renewable HVO Marine Fuel for Lower-Carbon Boating
(Falmouth Harbor) After a successful year of testing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its fleet of workboats Falmouth Harbour has become one of the first UK coastal harbours to extend sale of the fuel to leisure and commercial boat owners –
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Rhenus and Shipzero Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Book and Claim across Air, Ocean and Road Transport
(Rhenus Logistics) • Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations Cooperation aims to support
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(BFT Tanker Logistics) In collaboration with BFT, Sunoil successfully converted the barge Birjo II to run on 100% biodiesel (B100). The conversion of barge to run on B100 marks an important step toward reducing emissions within inland shipping and demonstrates how
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sustainable Peaks and Valleys (for SAF)
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) ... A few strong contenders explain the quieter conversation, with political, financial and legal risk topping the list. In the United States, much has to do with the current administration's lack of focus. Nevertheless, there are
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Mitsui E&S Commercialises Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engines and Fuel Supply Systems
(Manifold Times) Company says it has established a supply framework for marine propulsion systems aimed at the practical implementation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. -- Mitsui E&S on Thursday (20 August) said it has completed the commercialisation of large ammonia dual-fuel marine engines and
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Phased Fuel Transitions for Decarbonizing the Asia–Europe Green Shipping Corridor
(Nature Sustainability) International shipping stands at a pivotal juncture in its decarbonization efforts, yet a comprehensive assessment of viable fuel transition pathways remains scarce. Here we develop a dynamic life cycle assessment framework integrated with system dynamics to evaluate 13 alternative
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Carries Out Record 8,000-Ton Green Methanol Operation for Ships
(Data Portuaria) Shanghai Electric Group loaded 8,000 tons of green methanol at Yangshan Port, setting a new world record. Since April 2024, the Port of Shanghai has supplied a cumulative 36,000 tons. Green methanol, produced from biomass and renewable energy, is
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Secure OMV as New Offtaker for Kassø e-Methanol Facility
(European Energy) -- Multi-year agreement with OMV adds another major industrial customer for e-methanol from the Kassø facility in Denmark. – European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), have signed a multi-year agreement
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers, Olam Agri Complete World’s 1st Coprocessed VLSFO Biobunkering Operation
(Vitol Bunkers) Supplied in Singapore, the lower carbon footprint fuel delivered savings of at least 120 tons CO2eq reduction on the voyage without any added operational requirements -- Vitol Bunkers announced Aug. 20 that it and Olam Agri have successfully completed Singapore’s
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
HYPERFUELS LLC Launches Renewable Isobutanol Supply Program for Ethanol-Free Gasoline
(Hyperfuels) New bulk supply gives fuel terminals, marketers, government fleets, marine users, collectors, and small-engine customers a practical oxygenated alternative to ethanol-blended gasoline. HYPERFUELS LLC today (August 20, 2026) announced that it is supplying renewable isobutanol throughout the United States for use
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Norwegian Hydrogen’s Hellesylt Site Gets RFNBO Certification
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Norwegian Hydrogen has secured certification confirming that the renewable hydrogen produced at its Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub meets the EU's requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The RFNBO certification was issued on July 31 by ISCC
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
UK Chamber of Shipping Publishes Industry-First Safety Evidence Base for Alternative Marine Fuels
(U.K. Chamber of Shipping) New report brings together expertise from across shipping, ports, fuel suppliers, academia and regulators to support the safe transition to net zero The UK Chamber of Shipping has today (August 3, 2026) published Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
KAIST–Samsung Heavy Industries, 32 Years of Industry-Academic Collaboration Bear Fruit… 'Next-Generation Ship Research Center' Launched
(KAIST (Google translation)) Our university announced that it held an opening ceremony for the 'SHI-KAIST Advanced Maritime Research Center (AMRC)' with Samsung Heavy Industries (CEO Choi Seong-an) on the 13th at John Hanna Hall in the Academic and Cultural Center of
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane Supply Potential and Its Relevance for Shipping by 2030
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) Summary -- • Lower-emissions energy carriers for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping are available but unlikely to scale in the absence of regulations that make them cost-competitive. This has led to some criticism of potential
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
International High-level Forum on the ATLAS Launch --- August 26-27, 2026 --- Washington, DC
The IAEA (International Atomic Enegy Agency) Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) initiative will support the maritime industry’s exploration of small modular reactors (SMRs) to power civilian ships and to provide offshore energy, as operators consider alternative fuels
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
CBL Profit Rebounds with Biofuels in the Mix
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, CBL International returned to profit in the first half of 2026, earning about $1.5 million on $395.6 million in revenue, up 49% from a year earlier, and highlighted biofuels as a growing part of
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
(WinGD) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers backs a new
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Considering Corn for Maritime, Aviation Fuels and Biobased Products
by Rebecca Schweitzer-Benner (Lancaster Farming) In the face of low corn prices and high input costs, the National Corn Growers Association is exploring alternative uses for the crop. With specific focus on sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products and biomanufacturing, the association answered
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Integrating Green Hydrogen in Refineries - The Next Frontier in Sustainable Refining: Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, Executive Director (R&D), HPCL
by Vipul Kumar Maheshwari (HPCL/Indian Chemical News) Indian refineries collectively consume an estimated 2-3 MTPA of hydrogen, primarily generated through fossil-fuel-based routes ... Since refineries already possess hydrogen generation, handling, storage, compression, purification, and distribution infrastructure, they offer one of the fastest pathways
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Port Bunkers Two Boxships Simultaneously with LNG and Biomethanol in China First
(Port News) Shanghai port has carried out China’s first simultaneous anchorage bunkering of two international containerships with LNG and biomethanol, according to Wusong Maritime Safety Administration. The operation took place from 15 to 16 August at Lvhuashan South Anchorage, where the
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
New Multi-Purpose Workboat KRATT for the Estonian State Fleet Completed in Nasva
(Baltic Workboats Shipyard) A globally unique 38-metre multi-purpose workboat, KRATT, has been completed at Baltic Workboats’ Nasva shipyard. From autumn, the vessel will carry out a wide range of maritime tasks in Estonian waters, from buoy handling and fairway maintenance to
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible Collaborate on Synthetic Fuels Project
(Global e-Fuels) ARAUCO, Copec and Abastible have signed an agreement to create SynFuels Biobío, a pilot-scale project aiming to explore the production of synthetic fuels, also known as electro-sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) from green hydrogen and biogenic CO2. The technological development of
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What's Behind the Bio-Bunkering Price Rebound?
(ResourceWise) After retreating in June, bio-bunker prices moved sharply higher in July as stronger feedstock values, rising biodiesel prices, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty combined to push costs upward across key marine fuel markets. The rebound highlights the interconnected nature of today's renewable
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
HyOrc Targets September Delivery of First European Waste-to-Methanol Unit After €6.7M Grant Approval
(Fuel Cells Works) Portugal deployment advances as the clean-fuels developer adds a $7.5m equity facility to support commercialisation and expansion of its modular waste-to-methanol technology -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), an integrated clean energy infrastructure and technology company, today (August 11,
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
First Full-Day American Ethanol Test Session Yields ‘Fantastic Performance’
by Matt Trulio (Speed on the Water) When the American Ethanol Mystic catamaran competes in the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout August 29-30, it will mark the first time in their 14-year history that teammates John Cosker and Tony Battiato will have
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Thune Says Year-Round Higher Ethanol Blend Will Require Compromising with Small Oil Refiners
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Emerges as a Marine Fuel with Big Name Backing
by Andrea Lazzaro (WinGD/Splash247.com) As shipowners place their first investments in ethanol-fuelled ships, engine technology is well prepared for growing uptake of the biofuel, writes Andrea Lazzaro, head of business intelligence at WinGD. When one of the world’s biggest dry bulk charterers
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Taebaek Turns from Coal to Methanol with Latvia Partnership
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Korea, Taebaek City is seeking a clean methanol partnership with Latvia to turn forest biomass into marine fuel and build a route into the European market. Taebaek Mayor Lee Sang-ho met Latvian Embassy officials in
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating toward 2050 Decarbonization: A Design-Constrained Life Cycle Emission and Costs Assessment for Sustainable Marine Fuel Retrofits Incorporating Feedstock Sources
Maydison, Kwangseok Lee, Bonggi Choi, Yun-Ho Kim, and Hee Jin Kang (Journal of Cleaner Production) • Proposes an integrated framework aligning retrofit feasibility with life-cycle emission and cost analyses. Assesses technical viability of battery, hybrid diesel-battery, H2 fuel cell, methanol, and ammonia
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Mapping the Adoption Process for New Drop-in Fuels
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) To support decarbonization, the maritime industry is increasingly assessing low-emissions drop-in fuels, which can be blended with conventional fuels and used in existing engines. These fuels offer a practical option to reduce emissions across
August 14, 2026 Read Full Article
China Classification Society Greenlights Methanol Only Marine Engine
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, the China Classification Society’s Shanghai branch has granted type approval and China Stage II emissions certification to CSSC’s 711 Research Institute for the country’s first high pressure direct injection, methanol only medium speed marine
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
China Powers Green Fuel Sector as It Expands Production Capabilities
y Zheng Xin (China Daily) China has already made phased progress in cultivating its green fuel sector, marked by steadily expanding production capabilities, according to the China Green Fuel Development Report 2026, the country's first comprehensive industry panorama report recently released
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula 360) Why Bio-LNGWhy Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing
August 13, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Carbon Market Reform Could Transform Biogenic CO₂ Removal Economics
(ResourceWise) The European Commission's latest review of the EU Emissions Trading System could mark a significant turning point for Europe's emerging carbon-removal industry. The implications also extend to the biofuels, biomass, pulp and paper, and biorefining sectors that produce concentrated streams
August 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Svitzer Picks Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to Build Four Biofuel powered TRAnsverse tugs
by P Manoj (Economic Times Infra) Co-developed by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer, the patented TRAnsverse 3200 design is engineered for complex harbour towage and escort operations and is up to 15% more fuel efficient than conventional tug designs, directly
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Building an India–Europe Biofuels Corridor
by Basile Marin, Leo Marin, Retd. Lt-Colonel Anjan Mukhoadhyay, Retd. Wing-Commander Ramesh Bhoominathan (Diplomatist) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 underscored a reality that had long been apparent: energy security is no longer simply about oil and gas. As Europe
August 07, 2026 Read Full Article
ORLEN Opens Strategic Marine Terminal on the Martwa Wisła River in Gdańsk, Built Largely by Polish Companies
(ORLEN) ORLEN has opened a Marine Transshipment Terminal at its Gdańsk refinery, marking the completion of one of the Group’s key logistics projects. The facility enables refinery products and feedstocks to be transferred directly between the refinery and tankers, eliminating the
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Commissioning of the City's First Newly Built Methanol Bunkering Vessel Adds New Support to the Construction of Green Ports.
(Ningbo Municipal Port and Shipping Center) On July 31, the first newly built professional methanol bunkering vessel in Ningbo, the "Zhongran Green Energy 85," completed its registration and entered into operation. With a total investment exceeding 100 million yuan, the vessel is
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Lemissoler Names First Two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers
(CSN Shipping News) Lemissoler names first two Dual-Fuel Methanol Bulk Carriers -- MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem Plumeria are the first vessels in the company’s four-ship alternative-fuel newbuilding programme Lemissoler Navigation has celebrated the naming of MV Lem Azalea and MV Lem
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
MITSUI E&S Group Completes Factory Acceptance Test of Japan's First WinGD Methanol Dual-Fuel Engine -Completion of the First WinGD Engine at the Tamano Works-
(MITSUI E&S) MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeyuki Takahashi; hereinafter, "MITSUI E&S") announces that Mitsui E&S DU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Aioi City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yusuke Sakimoto; hereinafter, "Mitsui E&S DU"), a group company of MITSUI
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Towngas Submits Proposals for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan in Line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, advodates for an “Energy Office” and a Green Certification Hub
(Towngas) The HKSAR Government is currently consulting on its first Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) fully supports the initiative and has already submitted its proposals. The proposals cover eight major areas, including green energy
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hainan Completes Its First Ship Biodiesel Refueling Operation, Achieving "Zero-Modification" for Shipping Carbon Reduction.
(China News Network/Toutiao) The Basuo Maritime Safety Administration announced on the 28th that Hainan Province's first ship biodiesel refueling operation was completed on the 27th at Basuo Port in Dongfang. This operation refueled the port's "Bagangtuo Ba" tugboat with 10 tons
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Licella Sign Amended Joint Development Agreement with Quadrise
(Licella) Licella is pleased to announce an amendment to the Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), further advancing the companies’ collaboration through an updated schedule for joint fuel testing. Licella will provide expertise in scalable HTL bio-oil production, while
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
BioLNG: Turning Decarbonisation Ambition into Operational Reality
(Peninsula) Why Bio-LNG is emerging as a key fuel pathway in the maritime energy transition. -- As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation journey, operators face a growing challenge: reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial viability. While no single fuel
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Peninsula and Evos Sign MOU to Develop Biofuel Storage Infrastructure in the Port of Algeciras
(Peninsula) Partnership to develop dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure -- Peninsula and Evos, a European independent liquid energy and chemicals storage company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly progress the development of dedicated biofuel storage infrastructure at Evos’ terminal in
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use, Plans 540 Shore Power Connections
by Holly Payne (SeaTrade Cruise News) AIDA Cruises has expanded biofuel usage to 8,500 tonnes, increased shore power connections and received 150 innovation submissions for maritime decarbonisation projects. AIDA Cruises supplied more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio LNG to AIDAnova
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Bunker Fuel and Ethanol Prices in H1 2026
(Climate Ethanol Alliance) Comparing marine-fuel prices matters because fuel is a major voyage cost and climate rules increasingly link the cost of shipping to the greenhouse-gas intensity of the energy used. Comparing prices in USD/GJ rather than USD/t puts fuels with
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
T&T Positioned as Caribbean’s Green Fuel Anchor
(Trinidad & Tobago Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is emerging as the Caribbean’s anchor for green fuel bunkering, according to a landmark regional study unveiled at the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) in Willemstad, Curaçao. The study, commissioned by the Caribbean Shipping
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels USA Recommends a Maryland Interagency Biofuels and Clean Fuel Standard Working Group
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Building on the work of the Maryland Biofuels Task Force, created to help the state meet the goals of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA) of 2022, which requires a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Fuel Arbitrage
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Divergent boundaries across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO regimes create lucrative but temporary fuel-choice and routing arbitrage opportunities. Because these regulatory seams have a half-life, operators cannot assume the spread is permanent. To survive regime
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
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