(SunGas Renewables) SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”) announces that it will cease further development of the Beaver Lake Biofuels project (“Beaver Lake”), a proposed wood fiber-to-low carbon methanol facility in Central Louisiana near Alexandria. Beaver Lake’s design contemplated the integration of three SunGas
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Back TO HOME5 Cave-Men Explain Sustainable Marine Fuels (Because Every Energy Transition Eventually Becomes an Argument about Beads)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, the debate is ... about marine fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, batteries, carbon intensity, supply security, infrastructure, and cost. Yet the underlying question remains remarkably unchanged. What sustains? Not merely what is sustainable in theory,
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference --- September 23-25, 2026 --- Houston, TX
Bringing together the market insight and decision‑makers shaping the next phase of marine fuel transition The maritime industry is at a critical turning point. Regulatory pressure is increasing, emissions targets are tightening and fuel strategies are evolving, yet progress across North
June 15, 2026 Read Full Article
BIMCO Adopts Biofuel Clause to Support Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(BIMCO) BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The integration of biofuels into
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels
by Fraser Thompson (Cyan Ventures) Launch of Green Fuels Accelerator to Fast Track Commercial-Scale Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Seven low‑carbon liquid fuel projects selected for targeted commercialisation support Finance, regulatory and offtake advisory to accelerate final investment decisions Projects span multiple conversion technologies and
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Baker Hughes’ Fuel Flexible NovaLT™ 16 Gas Turbine Certified by RINA for Marine Propulsion
(Baker Hughes) Marine-validated NovaLT™ 16 gas turbine certified to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen; RINA Type Approval announced during Posidonia event in Athens, Greece RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company,
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Corn Fields to Cargo Ships, Ethanol Gains Early Traction as Marine Fuel
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Some major shippers start eyeing ethanol in future fuels mix; Abundant supply, relatively low prices can support adoption; Compatible with existing methanol-capable ship engines Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to
June 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Project SAVER CleanBlue: Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd Complete First Methanol Retrofit
(Seaspan) Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, and Hapag-Lloyd, a leading container liner, today announced the successful completion of the first of the five vessel conversions under their methanol retrofit program with the delivery of
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
New Research Enables Methanol Use in Dual Fuel Marine Engines
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) A dual-fuel combustion strategy developed in a Caterpillar marine engine at DOE’s National Transportation Research Center at ORNL shows methanol can efficiently power inland and coastal vessels. -- A dual fuel combustion system developed by Oak Ridge National
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Lithuania Opens First Green Hydrogen Station
(Global e-Fuels) The Port of Klaipėda has opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and refuelling facility. The new station will supply green hydrogen for passenger vehicles, heavy-duty transport, ships and port operations. Development of the green hydrogen project started in 2023, with construction
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
AM Green Signs Preliminary Agreement to Build a Million-Tonne Green Ammonia Project in Southern India
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Developer is already building similar sized project in Kakinada on east coast -- Indian green hydrogen developer AM Green has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a port in India’s far south to build a one-million-tonnes-per-year
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Firm to Export Green Methanol for Bunkering in Sri Lanka
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Agastya Green Fuels has planned a 1 million mt/year e-methanol production and export facility at Mulapeta Port in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is expected to be developed over the next six years, Agastya Group chief executive Shashi
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
New Consortium to Advance e-Fuel Green Corridor between Brazil and Belgium
(Global Maritime Forum) A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Delivery of ANTWERPEN Marks the Beginning of a New Fuel Era in the Maritime Industry
(Exmar) With the delivery of the Midsize Gas Carrier ANTWERPEN EXMAR is proud to say that this marks a very important milestone in low-carbon shipping. ANTWERPEN is the world’s first oceangoing vessel capable of transporting ammonia as well as using it
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Order! Jiangnan Shipyard Delivers 93,000 Cubic Meter Liquid Ammonia Transport Vessel.
by Ye Wei (Xinmin Evening News/Shangguan News (Google translation)) To create the preferred vessel type for long-haul global green ammonia transportation. -- On June 10, the "IVY COVE", a 93,000-cubic-meter ultra-large liquid ammonia carrier built by Jiangnan Shipyard for Singapore's EPS shipowner,
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Just Pushed a Jet Engine to Full Take-Off Power on Nothing but Hydrogen, Something Never Done Before on an Engine This Size, and the Combustion Engine’s Death Sentence Suddenly Looks Shaky
by Luis Reyes (AutoNotion) ... Then Rolls-Royce and easyJet set some hydrogen on fire inside a jet engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, pushed the throttle to full take-off power, and handed combustion something that looks a lot like a stay
June 11, 2026 Read Full Article
MIT Energy Initiative Launches Study of Sustainable Fuels for Hard-to-Decarbonize Transportation
by Nancy W. Stauffer (MIT Energy Initiative) MIT experts will examine options for climate-friendly fuels for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options
June 09, 2026 Read Full Article
BHP and GCMD Trial Multi-Feedstock B100 Blend in an Existing Supply Chain
(BHP) BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
AM Green Plans to Build Green Ammonia Plant at Indian Port
(Manifold Times) Initiative also includes development of green ammonia handling, storage and bunkering infrastructure, pilot bunkering operations, safety procedures and training programmes, says VOC Port Authority. VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority on Friday (29 May) said it has signed a Memorandum of
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
MPA and MSC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainable and Digital Maritime Development
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Sunoil and BFT Convert Birjo II to Operate Fully on 100% Biodiesel
(Sunoil) 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 existing barges
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC Expand Low-Carbon, Ethanol-Free Fuel Options for Marine Markets
(Terra Mater) Ethanol-free gasoline is the fastest growing product in the gasoline market. -- Terra Mater BV and Hyperfuels LLC today (June 2, 2026) announced at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop a strategic collaboration to expand distribution of Terrox, a low-carbon, ethanol-free
June 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Large-Scale Production of 100% Renewable Fuels in Puertollano
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
JSW Steel Partners with Icelandic Firms to Advance Green Methanol Bioenergy Project in India
(BioEnergy Times) In a major boost to India’s clean fuel and bioenergy ambitions, JSW Steel has signed a strategic agreement with Bharatia and Carbon Iceland International to explore the development of a large-scale green methanol (eMethanol) project in India. The Memorandum of
June 01, 2026 Read Full Article
RFA Pushes for Ethanol’s Role in Cleaner Marine Shipping
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop a
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuel Innovator XFuel Secures €4.1 Million Grant
(Biofuels International) XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció. The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Super Cool: Alaska Cruise Line Experiments with New Fuel
by Tom Banse (Post Alley|Seattle) Early this month, a mobile floating gas station of sorts pulled up alongside the towering cruise ship Star Princess at Seattle’s Pier 91 terminal. For the next eight hours the refueling crew made news by pumping
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Million-Dollar Award Awaits Winner in Clean Fuel Race for Ships
(Port of Long Beach) Challenge created for first vessel to refuel with methanol at the Port of Long Beach -- The Port of Long Beach established an unprecedented $1 million award for the first oceangoing vessel to refill at its harbor with
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Maiden Voyage of the "Oriental Hydrogen Port" Marks a Breakthrough in My Country's Inland Waterway Hydrogen Container Transportation.
(Zhejiang Provincial Port and Shipping Management Center (Google translation)) At 10:00 AM on May 18th, with a long, drawn-out whistle piercing the clear sky, the "Oriental Hydrogen Port," the first 64-TEU hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ship in China's inland waterways, set
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
First Ethanol Bunkering in Rotterdam Port
(Marine Link) Last weekend, the container ship Eco Levant, operated by X-Press Feeders, was bunkered with ethanol in the port of Rotterdam. It is one of the first times worldwide, and the first time in Rotterdam, that a bunker vessel supplied
May 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Started on Liquefied Biogas Facility at the Port of Gothenburg
(Port of Gothenburg) Construction has begun on a liquefied biogas facility at the Port of Gothenburg. Owned and developed by Nordion Energi, the plant is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Maritime Fuels and Policy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, momentum is accelerating for low-carbon maritime fuels. Legislative developments like the Inflation Reduction Act’s technology-neutral Section 45Z tax credit and the proposed Renewable Fuels for
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
A Multi-Path Approach to the Future of Off-Highway Power
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) From small construction machines to locomotives and tugboats, the off-highway sector is large and diverse. When viewed through the lens of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions model inputs, just how large and diverse
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
First-Ever Direct Ship-to-Ship Supply in Japan: HVO Supply Begins at Keihin Port, Accelerating Port Decarbonization and Demonstrating a New HVO Supply Model.
(Kamei (Google Translation)) Kamei Corporation (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: Akio Kamei; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has commenced supply of 100% HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) (*1) of the next-generation biodiesel
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
EIF Commits EUR 200 Million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Scale European Biogas Production
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) EIF backs CIP’s Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II) with EUR 200 million to scale biomethane and advanced bioenergy production in Europe; ABF II is officially launched with EIF cornerstone investment; Backed by InvestEU, financing supports Europe’s energy security
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Drop-in Aviation and Marine Fuels from Upgraded Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction Products
(EIA Bioenergy) Fast Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Liquefaction are two thermochemical conversion routes that transform biomass into liquid intermediates, which require subsequent upgrading to meet fuel specifications. In fast pyrolysis, dry lignocellulosic biomass is rapidly heated in the absence of oxygen, producing pyrolysis
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Biomass and Hydrogen in the North Sea Region
(IEA Bioenergy) Regionalization and commoditization strategies for sustainable bioenergy -- The global energy transition is shifting from centralized fossil fuels to a more decentralized system, with an increasing focus on regionalized energy supply for improved supply security. Commoditization, on the other hand,
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Valenciaport Awards the Concession for a Renewable Fuel Plant in Sagunto
(Valenciaport) • The project represents an investment of 20 million euros and will occupy an area of 27,800 square meters at Pier 2 South in the Port of Sagunto The Board of Directors has granted two new authorizations for the supply of
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins Forces with Severn Trent to Transform Wastewater into Green Fuel
(Sustainable Times) PuriFire Energy has secured backing through Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies program. This support gives the company fresh momentum to convert wastewater into green hydrogen and biomethane fuels with Severn Trent. At the heart of the
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Turning EU Maritime Rules into Fuel Market Opportunity --- June 11, 2026 --- ONLINE
New European Union (EU) regulations are rapidly reshaping the economics of maritime fuels. The extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to shipping, combined with FuelEU Maritime and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), is creating a layered system of
May 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Making Emissions Data Verification Manageable at Scale
(DNV) Taking a proactive, structured, and fully digitalized approach to mandatory emissions data verification has enabled DNV and its customers to complete the first verification cycle under FuelEU Maritime ahead of schedule. The FuelEU Maritime regulation has been in force since 1
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Commission Urges Caution, Calling to Use Them “for Aviation and Shipping, while for Cars the Priority Is Electric”
by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme (EU News) Speaking at the plenary session in Strasbourg, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, referred to the ongoing review of the list of high-risk biofuels: "We have added palm oil and soya to the list of hazardous
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel Forum: SAF, Biodiesel, and Sustainable Fuels for Marine/Maritime
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The III Biodiesel and Biojet Fuel (SAF) Forum: Technology and Innovation was held in São Paulo on May 13 and 14, 2026, promoted by the Ubrabio. The event provided an important space for dialogue
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Reports ‘Significant Decrease’ in Renewable Fuels Consumption in 2025
(Ship.Energy) READ MORE Related articles Maersk Saw Renewable Fuel Consumption Halve in 2025 on Increased Grey Methanol Use (Ship and Bunker) AP Moller-Maersk’s renewable fuel consumption dropped by half in 2025 (Biofuels Digest) Excerpt from Biofuels Digest: In Denmark, Ship and Bunker reports AP Moller-Maersk
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CIST Technology Plans Bio-Methanol and Green Ammonia Bunkering from Maharashtra Plant
(Index Box Market Intelligence) CIST Technology, an Indian project developer, intends to supply bio-methanol and green ammonia for bunkering at ports in India and Singapore from a proposed facility in Maharashtra, according to a company statement to ENGINE. The company is developing
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
ABLC Next --- October 21-23, 2026 --- San Francisco, CA
A bioeconomy experience like no other -- 10 Summits and Networking like crazy -- There comes a moment in every industrial transition when the question changes. The early questions are familiar enough. Does it work? Can it scale? Is there a market?
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of the Brazilian Sustainable Navigation Fuel Network at the Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum
(Canal Rural (Google Translation)) Forum discusses advances in biofuels and presents a new network for decarbonizing transportation. -- The third Biodiesel and Bio-kerosene Forum, held in São Paulo, culminated in the launch of the Brazilian Sustainable Navigation Fuel Network, an initiative that
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
DLR Celebrates the Laying of the Keel of the Seagoing Technology Platform MODULARIS
(Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- and Raumfart (Google Translation)) • The keel laying ceremony for the DLR's seagoing technology platform took place in Flensburg on May 20, 2026. The platform will serve as a floating laboratory for innovative maritime technologies under the name
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Chimbusco and Wanhao Energy Ink Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Supply Agreement
(Manifold Times) Wanhao Energy will leverage its technologies and production capabilities in green liquefied biomethane while Chimbusco will contribute its global bunkering network. -- China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) (Chimbusco) on Friday (15 May) said it signed a cooperation agreement with Wanhao Energy
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction of the First Hansa Superstar Class Vessel Commences – Entering Service in Summer 2028
(Finnlines) ... The methanol-powered ro-pax vessel will strengthen Finnlines’ capability to provide low-emission freight and passenger transport services in the coming years. The Hansa Superstar class vessels combine large transport capacity, innovative design and a high level of passenger comfort in
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Auramarine Selected to Supply Methanol Fuel Supply Systems to Grimaldi Group's New Generation RO-PAX Vessels
(Auramarine) Auramarine, the Finnish technology company and trusted fuel supply and systems expert, has been selected to supply methanol fuel supply systems for six new Ro‑Pax vessels ordered by the Grimaldi Group from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). The vessels will
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Chinese Researchers Weigh Ammonia Fuel for PLAN Vessels
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, researchers at the National Defense University of Science and Technology have concluded that ammonia fuel could give the People’s Liberation Army Navy greater operational flexibility and battlefield survivability by eliminating dependence on imported oil
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Netherlands: US Biofuels Exports to the Netherlands Surge - New Markets Arise
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service) In 2025, the Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels, solidifying its role as a key hub for sustainable road, aviation, and shipping fuels. Starting in 2026, Dutch legislation imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Safety of Hydrogen for Transport
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) Globally, there are more than 1.2 billion vehicles, marine vessels, and aircraft in operation. As a result, the world produces nearly 8 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector, accounting for about 25% of global energy related
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd to Scale Existing Decarbonisation Partnership with an Ocean Biofuel Investment
(Scan Global Logistics) Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines in Talks to Source Alternate Fuels from India, says President and CEO Tamura
by P. Manoj (Economic Times Infra) The Japanese shipping major is exploring green fuel sourcing partnerships in India as dual-fuel vessel deployments gather pace. -- ... “We are in talks with Indian entities to source alternate fuels. There are 2-3 options we are looking
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Carbon Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marine transport accounts for roughly three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet marine fuels lag behind sustainable aviation fuels in government support. FGE NexantECA outlines how changing industry priorities now define “green” by carbon intensity
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Marine, MarinaChain Launch Verdaxis to Support Maritime Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Verdaxis/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Marine Pte. Ltd. and MarinaChain Co. Ltd. announced May 12 the launch of Verdaxis, a new joint venture established to support shipping’s transition to low-carbon and alternative fuels through an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital platform. Launched April 22 and hosted in Singapore,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next and Clarksons Join Forces for Supply of Biomethanol in the Maritime Sector
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next has selected Clarksons - the world’s largest shipping‑services group – as preferred partner for the brokerage of Perpetual Next’s biomethanol in the maritime sector. The collaboration focuses on international offtake and market access through Clarkson’s extensive international
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Recorded Presentations Available from ABLC (Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference) 2026
(Biofuels Digest) The house lights dim. Conversations soften to a hum. In a ballroom a few blocks from the Capitol, the people who move the bioeconomy—scientists, financiers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—lean forward. This is ABLC 2026, the long-anticipated turning point from
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
WinGD Lands Contract for First Ethanol-Fuelled Engines
by Paul Bartlett (Seatrade Maritime News) The ships chartered by Vale will be the first oceangoing vessels to use ethanol as a primary fuel -- Swiss power company WinGD is to supply ethanol-powered engines for two bulkers chartered by Brazilian miner, Vale,
May 19, 2026 Read Full Article
The Case of the Missing Hydrogen Economy: A Baker Street Inquiry into Fuel Cells and Factories
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Elegant systems. Extraordinary diagrams. Vast public subsidies. Then five years later the pilot plant is mothballed, the tax credits vanish, and everyone quietly discovers a new transition.” ... Fuel cells had long occupied a curious position within
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Approves Ship Powered 100% by Ethanol. Company Said the Trial Was Successful
by Camila Souza Ramos (Valor International) Denmark’s Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, has completed the first voyage of a ship powered 100% by ethanol. The operation took place in the first quarter and was “successful,” the company said in a statement
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Takes a Major Step forward in Maritime – University of Vaasa to Coordinate Ambitious European Demonstration
(University of Vaasa) A consortium led by the University of Vaasa has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders Sign Letter of Intent
(MEM UK News) Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The
May 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Media Release: Project Mandala Feasibility Study and Port Agreement
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the feasibility study for Project Mandala, representing a further milestone in the company’s Australian biorefinery development strategy following the advancement of its flagship Project
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel Take Their First Joint Step towards Sustainable Ocean Shipping
(Hapag-Lloyd) First collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel on sustainable ocean freight using Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF); Approx. 3,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions agreed as pilot volume for 2026; Around 1,000 tonnes of RED III compliant, waste based SMF utilized Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel are further
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Climate Week Champions Innovative Applications of Ethanol
(U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council) Last week, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff from its office in Beijing, China attended events during Shanghai Climate Week to explore collaborative opportunities between U.S. ethanol exporters and Chinese end-users and consumers. Last week,
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Council Staff, Members Promote Ethanol at Singapore Energy Conferences
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently participated in a pair of ethanol conferences in Singapore highlighting the fuel’s applications in aviation, maritime and on-road transportation. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
DP World Helps Displace 24% of Port Diesel with Lower Carbon Fuel at Prince Rupert
(DP World Globe Newswire) More than 2 million litres of conventional diesel displaced as port partners target 2.7 million litres in 2026 -- DP World and its partners displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Joins EU-Funded Consortium to further Accelerate Zero-Carbon Shipping for Long-Distance Vessels
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Lucia Cosulich Launching Ceremony
(Fratelli Cosulich) Just two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series, Lucia Cosulich took to the water on 2 May 2026, marking another step forward in Fratelli Cosulich’s Marine Energy Unit commitment to alternative marine fuels
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
IMO Climate Talks Stay Alive as Carbon Plan Survives U.S. Pushback at MEPC 84
by Mike Schuler (gCaptain) The International Maritime Organization has kept its landmark shipping climate framework alive following a week of high-stakes negotiations in London, setting up a decisive endgame later this year after deep divisions again blocked a final deal. The outcome
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
FortisBC Hits 10,000 LNG Refuelling Events for Marine Vessels
(FortisBC) Delivering safe, reliable LNG bunkering to help marine operators access lower carbon intensity fuel -- FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 10,000th liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling event for marine vessels, underscoring the
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Methanol Facility to Convert Invasive Kutch Weed into Marine Fuel
(Chemical Industry Digest) A plant long regarded as one of the world’s “top 100 invasive species” could soon power India’s green shipping ambitions. Prosopis juliflora, a hardy shrub that has choked biodiversity across Kutch’s Banni grasslands for decades, is set to
May 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Ameresco and HASI Announce Formation of Neogenyx Fuels, a Joint Venture to Accelerate Growth of Advanced Biofuels
(Ameresco/Business Wire) Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure assets, today (May 4, 2026) announced their agreement to spin off Ameresco’s biofuels business into
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Sustainable Fuel Ambitions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Molecule Group is rallying support for the COP31 “Belém 4X” pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel use by 2035. A major newsworthy hurdle is the lack of endorsement from key economies, notably the U.S. and China.
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong's Only Compliant B100 Supplier Completes 2,500 Metric Tons of Refueling, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 89%.
(Chimbusco Pan Nation (Google translation)) China Gas Holdings Limited (CGN) is pleased to announce another significant milestone in the field of sustainable marine fuel supply, successfully completing the largest single B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in China. On May 2,
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Corn Ethanol Clears IMO Regulatory Step for Maritime Use
by Ana Mano (Bloomberg) Brazil said its corn ethanol passed a significant regulatory step from the International Maritime Organization, giving the country an edge against the US and other competitors in the race to provide biofuels for ocean vessel transportation.
May 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Companies Sign MoU to Expand Partnership into Green Fuels
(Safety4Sea) Venture Energy Limited and Shanghai Shenji Energy & Environmental Technology Co Ltd announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), upgrading their existing spot trade relationship into a broader, full-spectrum partnership focusing on green fuels. The agreement expands cooperation beyond
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
LR, Seaspan, and Technolog Develop Vessel with Multiple Fuel Alternatives
(Safety4Sea) A new 3,370 TEU feeder vessel concept developed by Seaspan Corporation, Technolog, and Lloyd’s Register is designed to operate on LNG from the outset while allowing conversion to ammonia propulsion within just four weeks in dry dock. The design has received
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
China's First Hydrogen-Powered Diesel-Electric Propulsion Transport Ship Was Designed and Built in Wuhan.
(Yangtze Daily/China Government Website/Hubei Provincial Government Website) The vessel uses hydrogen as fuel, providing power comparable to traditional diesel-powered ships, but emitting only water vapor, achieving zero-carbon power. On April 24th, the 2026 Hydrogen Energy Cooperation Conference and Hydrogen Energy Exhibition
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
US Mounts New Bid to Block Shipping Carbon Tax
by Sara Schonhardt, Martina Sapio, Charlie Cooper (Politico Pro Climatewire) The Trump administration has been circulating flyers at this week’s gathering of the International Maritime Organization. -- The United States is continuing its efforts to scupper a global carbon tax on shipping
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Port of Houston Achieves Milestone with First STS Methanol Bunkering Op in US
(Manifold Times) “TANGIER MAERSK” was bunkered with 2,000 metric tonnes of methanol by tank barge “KIRBY 29067” at the port. -- Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (Maersk) container vessel recently completed the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at the Port of
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Assam to Host India's First Industrial Bamboo-to-Biomethanol Plant: A $1.2B Anchor in Domestic Clean Fuels Sovereignty
(ACTUAL) The Government of Assam has approved a landmark fiscal incentives package for the development of India's first industrial-scale Bamboo-to-Biomethanol facility — an estimated $1.2 billion (approximately ₹10,000 crore) project that positions the state as a pioneer in the global clean
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Accelerate Renewable Hydrogen Review
(Global e-Fuels) The EU Commission plans to bring forward the review of renewable hydrogen from July 2028 to the second quarter of 2026. In a 22 April plan called AccelerateEU, the Commission said that “the slower than expected ramp up of the hydrogen market”
April 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and the Case for Technology Neutral Transport Policy
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) Why emerging hydrogen engine programs and a growing industrial ecosystem expose the risks of regulating drivetrains instead of emissions outcomes For much of the past decade, transport policy has been guided by a simplifying assumption: achieving
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Johnson Matthey Chosen by Liquid Sunshine for New Biomethanol Fuel Plant in China
(Johnson Matthey) JM’s methanol technology selected by Guangdong Liquid Sunshine in the Guangxi Province; The project is among the first wave of commercial projects in the wider industry designed to support early adopters decarbonising maritime fuel; This project represents the JM Catalyst Technologies’
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Molecule Question: Hawaiʻi, the Luau, and the Rise of C1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, the global answer has been to climb the carbon ladder—to build back up toward familiarity. Renewable diesel. Sustainable aviation fuel. Drop-in molecules designed to preserve the structure of the system even as they
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Biofuels Alliance Targets SAF Corridors, Advances Methanol for Marine Sector
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) GBA negotiates SAF corridors for standardization; Methanol emerges as near-term marine fuel solution; 2G ethanol shifts focus from road to SAF feedstock The Global Biofuels Alliance is in active negotiations with the governments across the world to establish a sustainable
April 28, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC Works to Grow US Ethanol Markets in Portugal, UK
by Susan Reidy (World-Grain.com) The US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) leadership recently met with representatives in Portugal and the UK to improve US ethanol’s market presence. Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Power Increase for Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Engine Supports More Efficient Ammonia‑Fuelled Vessel Designs
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the company’s ongoing development of ammonia‑fuelled engine solutions, the upgrade to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine raises output to
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
LOTTE Fine Chemical Completes World’s First Green Ammonia Bunkering
(Bioenergy International) On April 23, 2026, at the Port of Ulsan, South Korea, LOTTE Fine Chemical completed the world's first commercial bunkering of green ammonia on an ammonia-powered vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries In South Korea, chemical major LOTTE Fine
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Wilson Sons, Ferroport, and Vast Form Strategic Partnership for Be8’s Pioneering Biofuel Test on a Tugboat at Porto do Açu
(Wilson, Sons) Refueling with Be8 BeVant® has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 99% compared to marine diesel -- With the goal of decarbonizing company operations, Wilson Sons initiated a pioneering biofuel test on tugboats this Friday (April
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuels Could Play Key Role in Global Maritime Framework
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee next week, the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) is calling on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support a central role for American-made biofuels
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Powered by B100, Ultra Yorkshire Makes First Transatlantic Voyage Delivering Biomass Pellets to Support UK Energy Security
(Drax) The M.V. Ultra Yorkshire, a Handymax carrier, which was launched and named as part of Drax Power Station’s 50th anniversary celebrations, docked for the first time in the UK. Vessel was powered by B100 biofuel from Baton Rouge to Port of
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
RINA Grants Approval in Principle to Space-Saving Methanol Superstorage Technology
(RINA) SRC’s Methanol Superstorage paves the way for wider methanol adoption in ship fuel systems with enhanced safety and efficiency -- Methanol is rapidly gaining traction as a next-generation marine fuel, particularly in light of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero ambition
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Rio Tinto Charters Two Methanol-Capable Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
(Rio Tinto/Marine Link) Rio Tinto has signed a contract with NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NSU) to charter two methanol-capable dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers for delivery from 2028 onwards. The agreement reflects Rio Tinto’s long-term approach to shaping its freight portfolio by future-proofing
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Nantong Maritime Safety Administration Provided Full Escort for the World's First 24,000 TEU Methanol Dual-Fuel Container Ship during Its Shifting and Outfitting Process.
(Jiangsu Marine Safety Administration (Google Translation)) Nantong Maritime Safety Administration provided full escort for the world's first 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship during its shifting and outfitting process. On April 21, under the maintenance and support of the Nantong Maritime Safety
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
KOMERI Establishes Multilateral Cooperation Framework for 'Development and Demonstration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ships'
by Song Hyun-soo (Busan (Google Translation)) ... The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI, President Bae Jeong-cheol) announced on the 20th (April) that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development and demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell ships with Hanwha Aerospace,
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Vietnam Races ahead with Sustainable Aviation, Marine Fuels
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) Vietnam is racing ahead with its energy transition by developing eco-friendly fuels like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuel oil (SMFO), which supposedly cut CO₂ emissions by as much as 80%. The whole push lines up perfectly with
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Prospects for Global Green Shipping Deal Boosted by US Tariff Ruling, Analysts Say
by Joe Lo (Climate Home News) While divisions remain over the international shipping’s Net Zero Framework, the US’s main threat may now have been partly neutered -- A recent US court ruling restricting President Trump’s ability to impose sweeping tariffs has improved
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Singapore, Los Angeles, and Long Beach Ports Renew Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Agreement
(Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and Port of Long Beach (POLB), with the support of C40 Cities[1], have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Green
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
NYK Line, Golden Island, and Yara Clean Ammonia Unveil Landmark Partnership to Jointly Drive Ammonia Fuel Sales & Marketing in Singapore
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) Advancing Decarbonized Fuel Supply Business at the World’s Largest Bunkering Ports -- NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”), Golden Island Pte. Ltd. (“Golden Island”), and Yara Clean Ammonia Norge AS (“Yara Clean Ammonia”) have concluded a non-binding
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Oil Insecurity: What the Evidence Suggests about Agriculture Powering Mobility
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Beat to Quarters: Shipping’s Clean Fuel Moment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A new report from Energy Vision — The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector — lays out just how quickly the system is beginning to reorganize itself, and how much of that transition
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Energy Vision Report Finds Strong Case for Adopting Low-Carbon Maritime Shipping Fuels
(NGO Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuel Selected for METI Large-Scale Demonstration Project to Build a Japan-Led Marine Biofuel Supply Chain — JPY 7 Billion Africa-Based Green Corridor Initiative
(Nippon Biofuel) Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (“NBF”) announces that it has been selected for a large-scale demonstration project under the “FY2024 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program (Large-Scale Demonstration, Non-ASEAN Countries, Second Call)” implemented by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuel Selected for Japanese Marine Biofuel Project
By Nachiket Tekawade (Engine) Nippon biofuel has been selected for a Japanese government-backed project to build a production and supply model for jatropha-based marine biofuel from Africa to Asia. -- The company said that the Japanese government will invest around 7 billion
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina NRE and CRecTech Eye Biogas-to-Methanol
(Bioenergy International) In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a sub-holding of state-owned energy major PT Pertamina, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRecTech Pte Ltd (CRecTech) on exploring the development of a pilot
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bennu Climate and lomarlabs Launch World’s First Maritime Methane Removal Pilot
(Lomar Shipping) Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month pilot on a Lomar supramax (57,000-dwt) bulk carrier will test Bennu’s compact device that permanently
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Implications of the Iran War on the Bio-Bunkering Market
(ResourceWise) The bio-bunkering market is entering a new phase: one shaped not just by decarbonization targets and fuel innovation, but by geopolitical disruption. ... According to the report’s (Bio-Bunkering At a Glance: March 2026) March data, bio-bunker prices surged sharply following the Iran
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Shared Skies, Shared Seas Commonalities and Competition for Marine Biofuels and SAF
by George Hale (SAF Magazine) The aviation and maritime industries have both set ambitious decarbonization goals for the coming decades, and their growing reliance on fuels derived from biological feedstocks is bringing new overlap—and potential competition—into focus. As aviation works to
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reduces Emissions by Switching to Sustainable Fuel for Engine Tests
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce operating key mtu engine test benches in Germany using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) instead of fossil diesel; CO2 emissions reduced by 3,200 tonnes by end 2025; HVO burns cleaner: over 40% less soot, up to 8% fewer nitrogen oxides; mtu engines already power
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biomethane in Europe: Why Scaling up Is Harder than It Looks
by Marie Olczak (EconStor/The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford) Key takeaways • European biogas and biomethane production has experienced robust growth but remains dependent on policy support. Production increased by 34 per cent between 2015 and 2024, reaching 232 TWh or
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SunGas Renewables detailed the massive scale of their Beaver Lake Biofuels project, which utilizes the replicable SunGas S1000 system to convert green wood into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The most newsworthy aspect is the project’s unmatched
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Transport and Logistics Bureau Holds World's First Administration-Led Training-the-Trainer Programme on Green Maritime Fuel
(Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau) Led by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and in collaboration with the Maritime Just Transition Task Force of the United Nations Global Compact, with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
World’s First Ocean-Going Ammonia Dual-Fuel Vessels Named in South-Korea
(EXMAR) EXMAR marks a landmark milestone with the namings of the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers (MGC), the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai. The 46,000
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Finds LNG Remains Cruise Shipping’s Most Deployable Decarbonisation Option
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Releases New Report on EU Rules Impact to Shipowners
(Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)) A new report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore details the regulatory landscape as Member States work to integrate the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2023/2413) into national law. -- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV),
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot
(HAMR Energy) HAMR Energy’s Nationally Significant Fuel Projects Selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot. Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy has been selected as one of the four projects in the Australian Government’s ‘Investor Front Door’ pilot
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC: Ethanol Industry Stakeholders Attend Procurement Course in North Dakota
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In March, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Tracking Marine Biofuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PNNL highlights that while marine biofuels are widely available, they lack systematic tracking. A critical “data gap” exists between reported bunker sales and IMO fuel consumption reports, with discrepancies reaching hundreds of kilo-tonnes. While LNG bunkering shows explosive
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "M"
macauba mandates marine/maritime fuel methane/biomethane methanol/biomethanol miscanthus MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check out our
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Don’t Let the Single Biggest Opportunity for the Ethanol Industry Slip Away
by Zoltán Szabó (Climate Ethanol Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime. That could change if the
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Reading The Road Ahead
by Keith Loria (Biomass Magazine) As 2026 unfolds, the renewable fuels sector is navigating a complex mix of policy developments, market signals and emerging demand opportunities across the biofuels landscape. With federal incentives, state clean fuel standards and infrastructure challenges continuing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Terpel Signs $2.6 Billion Fuel Supply Agreement with Ecopetrol
(Mobility Plaza) 11‑month contract covers diesel, gasoline and biofuel blends starting in 2026. -- Colombia’s Organización Terpel S.A. has signed a fuel supply agreement with state‑owned energy company Ecopetrol S.A. with an estimated value exceeding $2.6 billion (COP 10.4 trillion), reinforcing
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Vale Signs Charter Deal with China’s Shandong Shipping to Build Ethanol-Powered Ships
by Marta Nogueira and Fernando Cardoso (Reuters/Kitco News) Brazilian miner Vale has signed a 25-year charter deal with China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation, which will build the world’s first two transoceanic ethanol-powered vessels under the agreement, a Vale executive told Reuters on
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pupuk Indonesia to Build Two Methanol Plants to Support B50 Program
by Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi (Tempo English) Indonesia-owned fertilizer company Pupuk Indonesia is planning to build two methanol facilities to support the government's biodiesel program, or B50, said president director Rahmad Pribadi. "We will build one in Lhokseumawe and another in Bontang," Rahmad said during a meeting
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Leading Marine Carbon Neutrality through Ammonia Ship Fuel Switching
(Korea Maritime Institute) Korea Maritime Institute Announces Results of "Research on Response Measures for Switching to Green Ammonia Ship Fuel -- The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI, President Cho Jeong-hee) released the "Study on Response Measures for the Switching to Green Ammonia Ship
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
A Major Collaboration between Hunan and Guangxi Provinces! Why Did Guilin's Shipbuilding Technology Impress Dongjiang Lake?
(Guangxi Cloud - Guangxi Daily/GZW.Guilin (Google Translation)) On March 26, the Management Committee of Zixing Economic Development Zone, Hunan Province, and Dongjiang Lake Tourism Development Group, together with core enterprises in the industrial chain such as Hunan Tiancheng Hydrogen Energy,
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Launch of the World’s Largest Cable-Laying Vessels
(Jan De Nul) Jan De Nul has launched another next level high-performance vessel: the William Thomson, one of two identical subsea cable‑laying vessels currently under construction. Both vessels have a cargo capacity of 28,000 tonnes and a length of 215 metres.
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Commencement of Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel in Car Carriers
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Google Translation)) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has entered into a long-term procurement agreement for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane), one of the carbon-neutral fuels, and has commenced its continuous use in LNG-fueled car
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels Establish Proven Methanol Bunkering Capability Available Across U.S. Ports
(World Fuel Services) A first in the US for over the water methanol bunkering -- World Fuel Services, in collaboration with West Coast Clean Fuels, has established a proven methanol bunkering capability available to vessel owners and operators across U.S. ports. The
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next Appoints Bilfinger as Permitting Consultant for Methanol Moerdijk Biomethanol Facility
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next has selected Bilfinger Engineering & Consultancy as lead consultant for its Methanol Moerdijk project, a planned biomethanol facility in the Port of Moerdijk, the Netherlands. The appointment covers environmental impact assessment and permitting support for the development
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Dispatches from the “SS Future Is Now”: Next Port of Call, the Quantum Islands
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Three million metric tons a year,” she says. “That’s how much petroleum-based superabsorbent polymer the world uses in hygiene products. Diapers, pads. Materials that perform for hours… and persist for centuries.” The drone hesitates—then zooms in
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Alcohol Fuels Offer Practical Platform for Maritime Decarbonization
(U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council) At the recent CMA Shipping conference in Stamford, CT, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Senior Manager of Global Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra engaged with stakeholders across the alcohol fuels ecosystem, including the Methanol Institute,
April 08, 2026 Read Full Article
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program DEADLINE May 11, 2026
(Federal Transit Administration) The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program, $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar on Methane-Based Fuels --- May 12, 2026 --- London, UK and ONLINE
International Maritime Organization -- The Future Fuels and Technology Project is organizing a Technical seminar on methane-based fuels to enhance the understanding and share the latest developments in the production, safe use, and blending of methane-based fuels (i.e. LNG, bio-methane, and
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
World's First Hydrogen-Fueled Onshore Operation of a Large Merchant Ship's Hydrogen-Fueled Engine Begins
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter "Japan Engine") and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter "Kawasaki Heavy Industries") are working on the "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Marine Hydrogen Engines and MHFS (Note 1)" project of the New Energy
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Has Begun on China's First 2,000-Ton Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Cargo Ship, Inspected by the China Classification Society.
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) Recently, the first domestically built 2,000-ton hydrogen fuel cell-powered distribution vessel, to be inspected by the China Classification Society (CCS), officially commenced construction at Guangdong Zhaohai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The vessel is a joint investment
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ship Fuel Costs up $393 Million/Day as US, Israel Strikes on Iran Spur Oil Prices Higher
by Stacy Maphula (OPIS) Shipping companies are spending an extra €340 million ($394 million)/day in additional fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) in a
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Harit Sagar Plan Orders Electric Tugs and Backs Green Hydrogen Hubs
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In India, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said four major ports have placed work orders for electric tugs under its Green Tug Transition Program, part of a wider push under the Harit Sagar Green
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
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