by Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions; IMO to consider carbon price again this year; Shipping, energy companies forge ahead with green investments; Rules may change again over ships' 30-year lifespans, Wartsila CEO says The shipping
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Back TO HOMEChina's First Pure Methanol-Powered Smart Ship Embarked on Its Maiden Voyage in Nanjing.
(China MSA/Nanjing Railway Bureau (Google translation)) On February 6, 2026, the nation's first pure methanol-electric intelligent ship, "Shuntongji 601," and its sister ship, "Shuntongji 602," set sail from Xiba Port in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area for Hefei, Anhui Province, marking the
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China Launches First Marine Biofuel Blending Pilot in Zhoushan
by Samyak Pandey and Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) Aims to reduce reliance on imported biofuel bunkers; Locally blended biofuel could cut costs by $80/mt -- China has launched its first pilot program for the blending and export of marine biofuel oil, after
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Methanex Corporation: U.K.'s First Commercial Biomethanol Bunkering Service Launches at Port of Immingham
(Finanz Nachrichten/Globe Newswire) Exolum, Methanex Corporation (TSX: MX) (Nasdaq: MEOH) and Ørsted, today (February 10, 2026) announced the launch of the United Kingdom's (U.K.) first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The
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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Marine Biofuels Horizons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) India is emerging as a leader in maritime decarbonization, targeting net-zero emissions for major ports by 2047 and the broader shipping sector by 2070. Most newsworthy is the successful completion of B20 to B50 biodiesel trials
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Leaders See Cargo Ships as a Big Market — if the Trump Administration Won't Get in the Way
by Rachel Cramer (Harvest Public Media/KCUR) Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. Even though the
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to IMO Global Shipping Emissions Framework
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced its groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework, making shipping the first global industry with binding emissions reductions. Key news includes the 2027 enforcement of a mandatory greenhouse gas pricing mechanism and a
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
AET to Grow Multi-Fuel Fleet with Order for Its First Hybrid-Electric, Ethanol-Ready Tanker
by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) Singapore-headquartered owner and operator of crude and product tankers AET is set to enrich its fleet with its first-ever hybrid-electric, ethanol-ready tanker, set to be built in China. AET placed the order for its first hybrid-electric dynamic
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Next Big Wave: Maritime Transport
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global logistics provider Maersk wants to work with ethanol producers from around the world to create the next big wave in maritime transport. “Collaboration between shipping and fuel producers is essential to build supply chains that
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Ammonia Technology Moves Closer to Powering Deep-Sea Shipping
(DNV) Ammonia propulsion is moving from concept to commercial reality as several engine developers bring dual‑fuel designs to market. Everllence’s new ME‑LGIA engine integrates advanced safety barriers, digital connectivity, and fuel flexibility, marking a significant step towards practical zero‑carbon deep‑sea shipping. As
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
First China-France Green Shipping Corridor Opens Doors to Alternative Bunker Fuels Supply Chains
(HAROPA Port/Manifold Times) Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, BV, China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, MSC and TiL signed a strategic deal launching the creation of France-China first green shipping corridor. Haropa Port, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
LPG-Fueled LPG/Ammonia Carrier "Lucent Pathfinder" Delivered
(Kawasaki) Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has delivered the 86,700m3 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)-fueled LPG / ammonia carrier " LUCENT PATHFINDER " (Kawasaki Ship No. 1767 ) to TSURUGI MARITIMA SA . This vessel is our latest LPG- fueled
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Leading the Global Ammonia-Propelled Vessel Market through Public-Private Collaboration
(South Korea Maritime Industry Technology Department (Google Translation)) Operation of a public-private consultative body to establish technical standards for ammonia vessels and lead international standardization. -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will hold the 2026 kickoff meeting of
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen
(Lloyd's Register) Fuel for Thought: Hydrogen is Lloyd’s Register’s definitive guide to the role of hydrogen in the maritime sector’s journey towards decarbonisation. As the industry faces unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
LR Issues First Guidance Notes for Onboard Hydrogen Generation as Industry Seeks Regulatory Clarity
(LLoyd's Register) The Guidance Notes provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first dedicated Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation, providing long-awaited clarity on the safe design
February 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Line Continues Its Major Investment in Biogas
(Viking Line) Viking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, the Åland-based shipping company has now secured another year at
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Shipping’s Methane Decarbonisation Pathway Becomes a Clear Runway for the Future
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report “The Journey” highlights a decade
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Yanmar Obtains Ship Classification Certification for Hydrogen 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine
(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has become the first engine manufacturer in Japan to obtain both type approval certificate*1 and NOx certificate*2 from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its pilot-ignition hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Pernambuco Charts a Drop-in Future for Marine Ethanol
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia Solution Chosen to Advance Decarbonisation of New Skarv Shipping Cargo Vessel
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will provide its advanced Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions. This vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to benefit
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Li Lecheng Met with Morten Boskov, Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Finance.
(China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Google Translation)) On January 27, 2026, Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, met with Morten Boskov, Minister of Industry, Business and Finance of Denmark, in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on
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Petrobras Expands International Presence with B24 Marine Biofuel Sales
(Petrobras/Biobased Diesel Daily) Petrobras announced Jan. 15 that it has signed an agreement to supply bunker fuel with 24 percent renewable content (B24) to the Norwegian company Odfjell, one of the world’s largest shipping companies in the transport of chemicals and bulk liquids. Petrobras said this strategic operation
January 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Supreme Trial of the Bioeconomy is Here
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Trump Administration’s assault on EV mandates and incentives has scrambled the decarbonization playbook. Federal signals are inconsistent. Long-range policy visibility is gone. But in pulling support from one sector, Washington exposed another reality: aviation, marine
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
XFuel Announces $20 million Series A Funding to Accelerate Commercial-Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production
(XFuel) Low-carbon drop-in fuel supplier secures major investment from maritime leaders NYK Line and Stolt Ventures. -- XFuel, a low-carbon drop-in fuel technology company, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round earlier last year, raising $20 million in
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
J-ENG Has Commenced Development of the Methanol-Fueled Engine, UEC50LSJM
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has commenced development of the methanol-fueled engine, UEC50LSJM. Following the completion of its first ammonia-fueled engine, 7UEC50LSJA, in August of this year, J-ENG is also working on the development of the hydrogen-fueled engine, 6UEC35LSGH.
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels in 2026 and Beyond: 7 Key Questions to Grapple With
(S&P Global) The biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment, facing shifting policies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Balancing multiple, sometimes competing, sometimes complementary priorities - from reducing carbon intensity and managing climate risks; to operating in a tough cost
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Perpetual Next USA to Develop Three Biomethanol Facilities in Southeastern U.S.
(Perpetual Next) Perpetual Next USA will develop an additional of three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern United States. Each of the facilities is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock per year. Development of the
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill Advances Maritime Decarbonisation with Delivery of First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel
(Cargill) Brave Pioneer is the first in a new fleet of chartered vessels designed to scale Cargill’s investment to low-carbon innovation across dry-bulk shipping -- Cargill today (January 15, 2026) announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Athens Breaks EU Ranks to Side with US and Saudi Arabia in Green Shipping Row
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (Euractiv) Greece is working on a counter proposal after helping torpedo a net-zero shipping deal -- ... At the centre of the debate is the Net-Zero Shipping Framework (NSF), which would force ship operators continuing to use the dirtiest – and
January 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Classes Its First Methanol Dual-Fueled Container Ship as CMA CGM ANTIGONE Delivered by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has classed its first methanol-fueled containership, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for the CMA CGM Group, and officially named on December 11 and delivered on December
January 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting the Course: Danish Shipping Presents New 2026-2030 Strategy
(Danish Shipping) In a changing world, Danish shipping companies adapt and seize new opportunities. The focal point of the strategy is to strengthen Denmark as the preferred community for shipping companies. Danish Shipping has presented its strategy for the coming five years
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Bio-Bunkering in 2026: Policy Uncertainty Rising as Market Moves
(ResourceWise) The maritime decarbonization story is far from a straight line. If anything, early 2026 is defined by a familiar tension: policy signals are wobbling, while industry preparation continues quietly and steadily. Here’s what matters now, and why the bio-bunkering opportunity may
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Ukrainian Biofuels to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Maritime Transport
(UABIO) Biomethane is the most promising domestic fuel for production and use in the maritime sector! -- For the SAF (Sustainable Agribusiness Forum) platform, our expert Semen Drahniev prepared a review of the report by the We Build Ukraine Analytical Centre, ‘Strategic Roadmap for Green Biofuels in Ukraine:
January 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Reduces Ship’s Black Carbon Emissions by up to 81 Percent
(Danish Maritime) New Danish data, collected during real-world sailing, documents significant climate benefits from biofuel for the shipping industry. The findings have been submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Soot particles – also known as Black Carbon – are among the
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Contract Signed to Build World's Largest 40,000 m3 Liquified Hydrogen Carrier -- Constructing a Commercial Scale Liquified Hydrogen Supply Chain
(Japan Suiso Energy/Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Tokyo, January 6, 2026 - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Representative Director, President, and CEO: Yasuhiko Hashimoto, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd. (JSE, Representative Director and President: Eiichi Harada, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo)
January 16, 2026 Read Full Article
EU Funding for the Development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in the Øresund Region
(Interreg Øresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak) Project financing from Interreg Øresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak will support the establishment of a cross-border collaboration platform aimed at accelerating the use of renewable energy through CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) in the Øresund region, paving the way for the production
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Shipping Sector Must Reach Net Zero by 2050. Here’s How Scalable Maritime Green Fuels Will Help
by Ellese Caruana (Clariant/World Economic Forum) • The IMO’s cut in carbon intensity by 40% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 can only be achieved by a transition to scalable green fuels. Promising substitutes for fossil-based maritime fuels are green methanol and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
What It Will Take to Create a Financially Sustainable, Zero-Emission Electric Shipping Ecosystem
by Dong Kwan Kim (Hanwha Group/World Economic Forum) - After more than two centuries of reliance on fossil fuels, shipping is transitioning to cleaner propulsion systems. - Advances in vessel technologies, growing regulatory pressure and coordinated climate commitments are accelerating investment
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ministry of Climate Change Announced the Electrification of Transportation Vehicles for Its Affiliated Organizations to Decarbonize Transportation.
Kim Byeong-min (Today Energy (Google Translation)) A declaration was announced by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, which is taking the lead in achieving the National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC) in the transportation sector. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and
January 15, 2026 Read Full Article
IFGE and GEA MoU Strengthens Global Push for Ethanol as Green Marine Fuel
(Chemical Industry Digest) The Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Ethanol Association (GEA) to promote ethanol as a sustainable green fuel, with a primary focus on the marine sector. In addition, the
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Maersk Explores Boosting Ethanol Use for Its Ships to Cut Reliance on China
by Richard Milne (Financial Times) Chief Vincent Clerc hails importance of diversifying supplies of clean energy fuels to make green transition more attractive -- The world’s second-largest container shipping line is looking at boosting the use of ethanol as a green fuel
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
PuriFire Energy Joins UK Consortium to Pilot Waste-to-Methanol Maritime Fuel
(Fuel Cells Works) A UK-backed consortium is moving green methanol for shipping from theory toward pilot-scale reality, using waste streams as feedstock. PuriFire Energy has joined a UK government-supported consortium to pilot green methanol production for the maritime sector, positioning the
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
China Gas Holdings Limited Officially Launched Its B100 Biodiesel Fuel Supply Service in Hong Kong
(Chimbusco Pan Nation) The fuel oil barge "Guosi" has been technically upgraded to become Hong Kong's first Category II certified fuel oil barge specifically for providing B100 biodiesel. China Gas Holdings Limited today announced the official launch of its B100 biodiesel fuel service in
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
China Launches Committee to Steer Green Shipping Shift
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Xinde Marine News reports China’s top shipowners and policymakers gathered on January 5 to launch the New Energy and Environment Committee, a high-level alliance set to orchestrate the country’s push for low-carbon shipping. With
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
PetroChina Fuel Oil Subsidiary Secures Zhoushan’s First Methanol Bunkering Licence
(Manifold Times) Zhejiang Free Trade Zone PetroChina Fuel Oil is currently in talks with shipping and shipbuilding companies to secure its first methanol bunkering operation. The Zhoushan area of China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone has granted its first license for methanol
January 08, 2026 Read Full Article
MASH Makes’ CNSL-Based Biofuel Clears Final Lab Test
(MASH Makers) MASH Makes’ Upgraded CNSL fuel has passed acritical lab engine test that confirms its readiness for marine use without the reliability issues traditionally associated with CNSL-based fuels. In recent years, CNSL, a fuel made from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL),
January 07, 2026 Read Full Article
UOW to Lead New $72M ARC Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuel
by Benjamin Long (University of Wollongong) National research effort to build Australia’s sovereign clean energy future -- The University of Wollongong (UOW) will lead a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Renewable Fuels, a landmark national collaboration that will
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Korea’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel Gets Launched
(Safety4Sea) VINSSEN has launched HYDRO ZENITH, Korea’s first hydrogen fuel cell–powered ship developed in compliance with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ Interim Standards. -- As explained, the launch ceremony took place on 18 December at VINSSEN’s land-based test facility in
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Will Not Enter into Force in Norway on 1 January 2026
(Norwegian Maritime Authority) It has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from 1 January 2026. -- As previously communicated, efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from 1 January 2026. FuelEU
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Mureloil Orders Hybrid Chemical Tanker for Bunkering from Murueta Shipyards
(Manifold Times) Newbuilding will be deployed for the supply and transportation of liquid marine fuels, specifically biofuels and methanol, in Portuguese waters. Spanish shipowner Mureloil on Tuesday (30 December) said the company signed a contract with Astilleros de Murueta (Murueta Shipyards) to
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
The Sustainable Marine Fuels 2026 Outlook: What’s Hot, What’s Not
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) What’s Hot: The Must Haves Making a Splash in 2026 LNG — The Tailored Transitional Look If marine fuels had a little black dress, LNG would be it. Globally recognizable, easy to style, and adaptable to many settings, LNG remains
January 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Yokohama to Remove Port Fees for Methanol and Biofuelled Vessels
by Gautamee Hazarika (Engine) The Yokohama Port and Harbour Bureau has said it will establish a carbon-neutral port to support Japan’s goal of achieving a decarbonised society by 2050. -- From 1 January, the port of Yokohama will launch an incentive programme offering
December 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Ricardo to Lead Study of Green Shipping Corridor between Panama and Spain
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Ricardo, a world-leading environmental, energy and engineering consultancy, announced that it has been appointed to conduct a green shipping corridor feasibility study between Panama and Algeciras, Spain, aiming to decarbonize maritime trade and modernize global connectivity. Funded by the European
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Indian Federation of Green Energy Signs MoU with Global Ethanol Association to Advance Ethanol as Sustainable Marine Fuel
by Prakash Jha (ChiniMandi) The Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Ethanol Association (GEA) to promote the adoption of ethanol as a sustainable green fuel, with a primary focus on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneers of the Next Era in Global Shipping
(DNV) Explore the next generation of maritime excellence. Throughout 2025, #DNVesselOfTheMonth has featured DNV-classed vessels that demonstrate cutting-edge design, advanced compliance, and sustainable performance, pushing the boundaries of smarter and greener shipping. READ MORE
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
China Is Investing Billions in Latin America, Potentially Sidelining US Farmers for Decades to Come
(News from the States) ... COSCO Shipping, a state-owned Chinese company, is investing at least $3.5 billion to construct 15 berths, logistics facilities, and a 1.1-mile tunnel, enabling cargo to be channelled directly from the port to nearby highways. Once fully operational,
December 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Podcast: Preparing for UK ETS: Key Compliance Requirements
(DNV) The UK Emissions Trading System (ETS) will apply to shipping from 1 July 2026, introducing carbon pricing for UK domestic voyages and all in-port emissions in the UK. While similar to the EU ETS scheme, UK ETS has distinct requirements that operators must understand. In our latest Maritime
December 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Odfjell Has Launched the First Operational Green Corridor between Brazil and Europe
(Odfjell) Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today (December 15, 2025). -- Our chemical tankers are now sailing the 5,000-nautical-mile route between Brazil and Europe with substantially lower
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The "Qingqing No. 1" Project, the World's Largest Integrated Green Hydrogen Ammonia and Methanol Project, Has Been Put into Operation.
by Fan Ying, Zhang Shuo (China Energy Engineering Corporation Brand Department (Google Translation)) On December 16, the commissioning ceremony for Phase I and the launch ceremony for Phase II of the "Qingqing Hydrogen-1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park (Green Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Integrated
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
CIMC Enric's Green Methanol Project Commenced Production Today and Is Expected to Reach Full Capacity before the Spring Festival in 2026.
by Hu Haoqiong (Cailian Press (Google translation)) “After a month of trial operation, the project has reached 70% to 80% of its production capacity. Based on this capacity level, the monthly production of green methanol can reach 3,000 tons,” Wang Bihui, Deputy General
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hartmann and Heidelberg Materials Team up on Methanol-Powered Cement Carrier
(Shipping Telegraph) Heidelberg Materials Norge, in partnership with the Hartmann Group and the Norwegian NOx Fund on Thursday, December 11, announced the development of a new methanol-powered pneumatic cement carrier. United Bulk Carriers (UBC), a member of the Hartmann Group, said this
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Wins ZEMBA’s Second Tender for Pioneering e-Fuel Deployment
(Hapag-Lloyd) Second consecutive win after securing ZEMBA’s inaugural tender in 2024; ZEMBA members commit to at least 120,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e abatement; Hapag-Lloyd to deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane Today (December 17, 2025), the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its
December 18, 2025 Read Full Article
RNG Coalition Concludes RNG Conference with Eye on Tomorrow
(RNG Coalition/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Maritime Task Force highlights demand expansion efforts -- On Dec. 4, RNG COALITION concluded its annual RNG CONFERENCE with a clear message: the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has entered its next phase of growth, advancing
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
'From Earth to Engine': New Documentary Highlights Brazil’s Leadership in Ethanol and Decarbonization — Featuring Inpasa
(Acumen Media/EIN Presswire) A powerful new documentary, From Earth to Engine, will premiere globally as part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, an exclusive content series. The film unveils how ethanol, one of the world’s most scalable biofuels, is transforming the
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Eight New Dual-Fuel Methanol Container Ships
(Hapag-Lloyd) Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029; Investment volume of more than USD 500 million; Additional agreement on 14 long-term charter contracts -- Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Memorandum of Understanding Concluded on Establishing a Standard Design Framework Utilizing MILES for Liquefied CO2 Carriers and Alternative Fuel Ships
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., "K" LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a standard design framework to efficiently
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
China Plans World’s First Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ship to Carry 25,000 Containers
by Kapil Kajal (Interesting Engineering) The reactor design is classified as a fourth-generation nuclear system and is expected to have a 40-year operational lifespan. -- China plans to build the world’s first nuclear-powered container ship, a project that could change commercial shipping as
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Eyes Expansion of Biodiesel under New China Partnership
by Bojan Lepic (Splash247) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Sinopec, and Marubeni have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. This memorandum aims to establish a long-term and stable supply system for
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New Initiative Promotes US Biofuels for Maritime Market
(Renewable Fuels Association) The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), announced its official launch today. The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Blockchain Shipment of Bio-Butanol
by David Priestman (Logistics Business) Grangemouth-based Scottish green chemical producer Celtic Renewables has partnered with LogChain, a digital supply chain and logistics software developer, to make international shipping more sustainable with the first digitalised shipment of green chemicals. Celtic used LogChain’s private
December 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Navigating Uncertainty: Impact of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Postponement
by Urszula Szalkowska and Nathalie Danel (EcoEngineers) The maritime industry is at a crossroads. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently postponed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework during an Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2). While procedural, this decision has sent
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Report: Methanol as Marine Fuel at High Readiness Level, but Adoption Hurdles Remain
(DNV) As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Launches GoodFuels B15: A Reliable and Compliant Drop-in Biofuel for Inland Shipping
(FincoEnergies) FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions immediately. With GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies provides shipowners with a practical, reliable drop-in solution at a time when the need for concrete decarbonisation measures continues to
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
A Single Vessel Promises All-in-One Fuel Supply.
(Peruvian Association of Shipping Agents (Google translation)) A South Korean company has unveiled its newly patented design for a fuel supply vessel that can deliver multiple fuels. Sun Comprehensive Energy's bunker ship can transport LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen from a single
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
St. Louis Companies Look to Get in on the Growing Global Biofuels Market
by Eric Schmid (St. Louis Magazine) ... Biofuels, such as those refined from the fats and oils from certain seed crops or even used cooking oil, offer a compelling alternative to traditional fuels—and electric batteries, too. ... Global demand is growing for alternative
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
DNV Awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC AiP for New 21,700 TEU Ammonia Powered Mega-Boxship
(DNV) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fueled ultra-large container ship design. The AiP is another milestone in the development of
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Norsepower Signs Landmark Deal with Idemitsu Tankers: First-Ever Release of VLCC to Be Equipped with Rotor Sails
(Norsepower) Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, and Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd., the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower Rotor Sail™. The vessels,
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Exhibition in Shanghai Debuts Ammonia and Hydrogen Ship Engines
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, CCTV reported Marintec China opened December 2 in Shanghai, bringing together over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. China’s first ammonia fueled medium speed engine and the world’s first marine ammonia-hydrogen engine
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Net-Zero Guide: Practical Approaches for Global Shipping Companies
(DNV) The report to explore how shipping companies can develop practical, cost-effective strategies for achieving net-zero emissions. -- The maritime industry is entering a decisive decade of transformation, driven by evolving regulations, commercial pressures, and a general global shift towards reduced greenhouse
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply Systems for Finnlines
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, has been selected to deliver advanced fuel supply systems for three new RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines, further strengthening the companies’ commitment to cleaner shipping and innovation. Auramarine delivers methanol, biofuels and HFO
December 02, 2025 Read Full Article
China, India, and Brazil Move on Green Shipping Corridors as Industry Awaits Climate Regulations
(Global Maritime Forum) • Annual progress report on green shipping corridors finds 25 new zero-emission trade routes launched in 2025, bringing total to 84 worldwide. China, India, and Brazil look to capture major opportunities in zero-emission shipping amidst regulatory uncertainty. Report warns against
November 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Nuclear-Powered Containerships Could Unlock $68 Million in Annual Savings and Eliminate GHG Emissions
(Lloyd's Register) A new industry report reveals how nuclear propulsion creates competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and performance. -- Nuclear-powered containerships have the potential to eliminate bunker costs, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deliver faster transit
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Turning Wood Residue into Low-Carbon Fuel with $1.1m AFWI-Backed Fibre-to-Fuels Project
(HAMR Energy) Leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) company HAMR Energy today announced it has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Sustainable Futures (AFWI-CSF) as part of a national initiative to convert
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Jishui, China's first 15,000-Ton Methanol Single-Fuel Bulk Carrier
(International Shipping Network/EWorldShip (Google translation) On the morning of November 25th, Jiangsu Qinfeng Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. held a ceremony to mark the successful launch of the "Innovation 19," China's first 15,000-ton methanol-powered river-sea direct bulk carrier. As a significant milestone in
November 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Danish Shipping at COP30: The Fight for the Green Transition of Shipping Is Not Over
(Danish Shipping) Danish Shipping is taking part in COP30, with a focus on strengthening cooperation with climate-ambitious actors in the IMO and building communities and alliances with like-minded partners across the world, particularly within the value chain for alternative fuels. Danish Shipping
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
NYK Vessels Use 251,017 mt of B24 in FY2024, 40 Times More than Previous Year
(Manifold Times) This marked a significant increase over the 6,287 mt used in FY2023, after the company launched long-term trials aimed at full-scale implementation of biofuel usage in FY2024. -- Japanese shipping major NYK on Tuesday (25 November) said its vessel has
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Baleària Will Have an Autonomous Electricity Generation System Using Methanol on the Electric Ferry 'Cap de Barbaria'
(Baleària) The eNomad system, developed by Methanol Reformer, will allow the production of renewable hydrogen from methanol to generate auxiliary electrical power. -- This is a pioneering project in Europe, which will turn the ferry that connects Ibiza and Formentera into a
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
International Trade and Climate Policy What Congress Needs to Know About COP30
(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing about the nexus of global trade and climate change. International trade is an integral part of the U.S. economy—the United States is the world’s largest importer and second-largest
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Spring GDS’s Book & Claim Solution for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Spring GDS) Spring GDS is launching its’ Book & Claim solution to reduce emissions from air transport in November 2025. Following the success of our HVO100 biofuel initiative that reduces road transport emissions by up to 90 %, we’re expanding our sustainability focus
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Trusted Data for Decarbonization: Growing a Maritime Data Ecosystem with Veracity
(DNV) Through its expanding partner ecosystem, Veracity by DNV is transforming how maritime manages and shares emissions data – turning verified information into a foundation for compliance, transparency, and commercial value . We spoke with Mikkel Skou, Executive Director of Veracity,
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Everllence Introduces Two-Stroke Ammonia Engine to Global Maritime Industry
(Everllence) New B&W ME-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel engine sets new benchmark in zero-carbon propulsion and digitally-connected performance – now open for newbuilding orders -- At a two-day event in Copenhagen with over 300 attendees representing all sectors of the maritime industry, Everllence has unveiled its
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
JERA Nex bp Commissions Hydrogen Refuelling Station at Port of Ostend
(Bunker Index) Facility will initially serve Windcat's Hydrocat 48 as part of EU-funded demonstration project. -- JERA Nex bp has commissioned a hydrogen bunkering facility at the Port of Ostend that will refuel vessels serving the offshore wind industry. The Ostend Hydrogen Refuelling
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
From Pledges to Practice: Anchoring Safety, Sustainability, and Crew Welfare in Vessel Selection
(Rightship) The maritime supply chain is under mounting pressure to turn Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) promises into measurable progress. Commissioned by RightShip, this report examines the gap between industry ambitions on safety, sustainability, and crew welfare, and the realities of everyday commercial
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Synergen Green Energy, Topsoe, and The Shaw Group Form a Partnership for Modular Green Ammonia Facility in Texas
(Synergen Green Energy) Synergen Green Energy Inc., Topsoe Inc. and The Shaw Group LLC, through its Shaw Projects & Modules business unit, have entered into a collaborative agreement to advance the development of 600 metric tons per day (MTPD) modular green ammonia facilities across the US. These
November 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels’ compelling approach prioritizes feedstock flexibility to build sustainable enterprises, focusing on renewable DME and methanol. Their Brawley, CA facility, the Maverick Innovation Center, is the first in the U.S. producing renewable DME. DME is produced
November 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Oman Signs Strategic MoU with Private Consortium to Explore e-Methanol Project at Dhofar Governorate Port
(Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman) Public-private partnership aims to explore the development of a large-scale integrated e-Methanol supply and bunkering hub supporting shipping decarbonization Madrid, Spain – November 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Transport,
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
China Begins Construction of 150MW Green Methanol Plant for Maritime Fuel Exports
(Fuel Cells Works) Three Chinese state-owned entities have kicked off construction of the country’s first full-chain green methanol demonstration aimed at the shipping sector, with plans to export the fuel to international maritime markets. Located in Lishu, Jilin Province, the project is
November 10, 2025 Read Full Article
OX2 Partners with Stargate Hydrogen to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Electrolyser Deployment in the Nordics
(Stargate Hydrogen) The agreement with OX2 paves the way for a hydrogen project in Åland, positioning it as a key hub for large-scale green hydrogen production across Northern Europe, powered by Stargate Hydrogen’s innovative 10 MW Aurora electrolyser systems. Stargate Hydrogen, a European
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
ETFuels Launches FEED for Landmark First-Mover e-Methanol Project in US
(ETFuels) ETFuels, a leading global e-fuels developer announced the start of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its flagship Rattlesnake Gap e-methanol project in West Texas - marking a major step toward the commercial-scale production of e-fuels for global shipping and aviation markets. Once
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Wind-Powered Methanol Dual-Fuel Roll-on/Roll-off Carrier Has Entered a Critical Construction Phase.
(CeNews (Google Translation) On October 29, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Plant of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei Province, a reporter from the China Environmental News witnessed the world's first wind-powered methanol
November 06, 2025 Read Full Article
PlanET Biogas: Driving the Future of biogas
(Bioenergy Insight) Few companies have had as much influence in shaping the space as PlanET Biogas, a global leader with a strong presence in North America. Bioenergy Insight spoke to Derek Hundert, president of PlanET – North America, to discuss the company’s history,
November 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Advario Singapore Ready for Biofuel B30
by Ellie Brosnan (Tanks and Terminals) Advario Helios Singapore has announced that it has received its first shipment of B30 biofuel, which marks an important step for a more sustainable energy future. Produced from renewable feedstocks, B30 biofuel is a blend containing
November 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Tech Startup Converts Cashew Waste into Biofuel, Biochar
by Vivek Waghmode (Bio Energy Times) Udupi: A village near Hebri in Udupi district has become the site of India’s first large-scale biofuel and biochar carbon removal plant, marking a major step toward clean energy. The facility, set up by MASH
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
RCL’s First Biofuel Supply Milestone
(RCL) Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited (RCL) marked a significant milestone in its commitment to Sustainability and Alternative Fuel Solutions with the first-ever sailing using biofuel. On 19 October 2025, RCL’s vessel M.V. Piya Bhum, set sail for the first time on biofuel, B24-VLSFO (Bio
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
India Focuses on Green Fuels and Digital Corridors at Maritime Summit
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In India, India Shipping News reports the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai with new deals centered on green fuels and digital port systems. A key agreement with the
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Tripartite Reaffirms Support for IMO as Global Regulator
(International Chamber of Shipping) In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close collaboration with the maritime community. The
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests First Pure Methanol Marine Engine – Milestone for More Climate-Friendly Propulsion Solutions
(Rolls-Royce) World first: first high-speed 100 percent methanol engine for ships successfully tested; Cooperation: Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology in the meOHmare research project; Green methanol: CO2-neutral, clean and safe marine fuel; Dual-fuel engines as a bridging technology
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
A Multifaceted Approach to Managing Decarbonization Risks
(DNV) In a time of regulatory uncertainty and evolving fuel options, shipowners like Great Eastern Shipping are taking a pragmatic route to decarbonization by focusing on flexible fleet upgrades and operational efficiencies while supporting Indian ports and government construction of a
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
IBIA Evolves to Support Shipping’s Energy Transition
(International Bunker Industry Association) IBIA – the International Bunker Industry Association, is evolving to effectively support shipping’s energy transition. As the industry transitions to low and zero carbon fuels such as biofuels, LNG, methanol, and ammonia, IBIA is expanding its membership
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producation and Development in Denmark
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (University of Copenhagen/IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Biofuel News) • Renewable energy covers nearly half of Denmark’s gross energy use, with biomass still the largest contributor. • Biogas production has tripled since 2016 and now supplies almost 50% of national
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Nuclear Energy Moves Closer to the Commercial Fleet
(Lloyd's Register) With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action. The
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Aasen Shipping Takes Delivery of New Hybrid Methanol-Ready Self-Discharger
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian shipping company Aasen Shipping has taken delivery of a new hybrid methanol-ready self-discharging general cargo vessel, Aasvaer. -- Built by Royal Bodewes, the newbuild 9,400 dwat hybrid was handed over to the owner on October 17,
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Drives Maritime Decarbonization with Hanwha Group and KR in New R&D Partnership
(HMM) HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four subsidiaries of Hanwha Group(Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems) and Korean Register(KR) to jointly develop a next-generation zero-carbon propulsion system for ships. Under this collaboration, the partners aim
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The World's First Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carrier Launched in China... CMB.TECH and CSSC Launch Full-Scale Decarbonized Shipping.
(Korea Maritime News) Construction of the world's first large ammonia-fueled bulk carrier (Newcastlemax class) is becoming visible. The vessels, ordered by Belgian shipping company CMB.TECH for its bulk carrier subsidiary Bocimar, are being built at Beihai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
14 World First Orders Changed! Involving Chinese Shipyards! Shipping Giant Decides to Change Its "Gas "
(Sohu (Google translation)) Singaporean shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) recently announced that it will convert 14 ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers it ordered from Qingdao Beihai Shipyard to LNG dual-fuel power systems. According to foreign media reports, EPS confirmed that the vessels were
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
China Classification Society's "Guidelines for Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Ships" and "Guidelines for Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Operations on Ships" Passed Expert Review
(China Classification Society (Google Translation)) China Classification Society (CCS) recently held a final review meeting in Wuhan for the "Research on Technical Standards for Ammonia Fueling Ships and Operations" project. The meeting reviewed the "Guidelines for Ammonia Fueling Ships" and the
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis: Shipping Climate Plan Delay Could Sink Clean Fuel Projects
by Angeli Mehta ( Ethical Corporation Magazine/Reuters) Vote to delay agreed IMO climate plan means 100 ammonia and methanol projects now uncertain; Shipping GHG emissions could rise 50% by 2050 without action; IMO plan was expected to raise $11-12 billion annually for small island
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Acer EMEA Focuses on Green Logistics: 2,470 Tonnes of CO₂ Reduction by 2025 Thanks to Electric Trucks, Biofuel and Continuous Emissions Monitoring
(Acer EMEA/Ethanical Marketing News) Acer is set to achieve an ambitious goal in reducing CO₂ emissions in its supply chain, going from -274 tonnes in 2023 to a target of -2,470 tonnes by the end of 2025. This result will be achieved
October 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Rollins: Stopping Shipping Emissions Fee Was ‘All Hands on Deck’ Effort for Trump Cabinet
by Zack Coleman (Politico Pro) Secretaries Wright, Rollins, Lutnick and others personally called nations to scrap a vote on carbon emissions from global shipping. -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday they personally called countries to push
October 24, 2025 Read Full Article
COP30 and the Acceleration of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Fuels
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held in Belém, Pará, from November 10 to 21, 2025, under the presidency of Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago. In early March 2025, the
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Gelibolu Shipyard, eCap Marine and Bureau Veritas Sign Contract for 2+2 Hydrogen-Propulsion General Cargo Vessels for Møre Sjø AS
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has entered into a contract with Gelibolu Shipyard and eCap Marine, for the classification of 2+2 hydrogen-powered cargo vessels to be built for Norwegian shipowner Møre Sjø AS. This
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Expands Fleet with Methanol and LNG-Powered Vessels
(Safety4Sea) CMA CGM has taken delivery of its new dual-fuel methanol vessel, CMA CGM HELIUM and entered an agreement with India for the order of six new LNG-powered vessels. The CMA CGM HELIUM is now deployed on the Phoenician Express (BEX2) service, connecting China,
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
‘We Are Ready’: Major Bunker Supplier Backs Asia’s Biofuel Push with New Tanker Fleet
by Huaqing Ma (TradeWinds) Singapore’s bunkering industry is well-positioned for a multi-fuel future as infrastructure for methanol and biofuels continues to expand, said Caroline Yang, chair of the shipping policy committee at the International Chamber of Shipping. Speaking to TradeWinds on the
October 18, 2025 Read Full Article
UN Shipping Agency Delays Decision on Carbon Price under US Pressure
by Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) US and Saudi Arabia strongly oppose carbon price on shipping; Trump urged countries to vote no to the emission-reduction measure; Majority of 57 countries voted to delay decision, 47 opposed -- A majority of countries at the
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Is Ethanol a Better Shipping Fuel than Methanol?
by Craig Eason (TradeWinds) Everllence and WinGD have announced engine tests for the latest alternative propulsion newcomer -- ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is similar to methanol in that is liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is also the new
October 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Towngas Joint Venture VENEX Signs Strategic Green Fuel Supply Cooperation Agreement with Veolia and SIPG Energy to Accelerate Energy Transition of Port and Shipping Industry
(Towngas) In active response to the national dual carbon goals and the strategic requirements for green transformation in the port and shipping industry, VENEX Company Limited (VENEX) – a joint venture established by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests Adding Ethanol to Methanol to Enlarge Fuel Availability
(Maritime Executive) Maersk reports it is continuing to test new steps that it can use to address issues within the supply of alternative fuels. The latest trial is using a blend called E10 (10 percent ethanol mixed into the methanol supplied
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Marine Fuels Are an Enormous Market Opportunity for U.S. Biofuels and Ag—Don’t Let It Sink
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) There’s an old saying in politics that suggests “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Sure, the adage is overused and a bit cliché. But it aptly describes events that will be
October 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: An Intriguing Decarbonisation Option, but Questions Remain
by John Snyder (Riviera) Biodiesel can be used as a drop-in fuel to reduce GHG emissions, but questions remain around its price, supply, availability and impact on onboard components -- While biofuels are expensive and contain carbon, they offer an immediate solution
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Baleària Begins Exclusive BioLNG Use on Three of Its Ships, Which Now Sail with Zero Emissions
(Baleària) The shipping company is using this renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry 'Margarita Salas' and the ferry 'Abel Matutes', which connect Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella, as well as the ferry 'Rusadir', which connects Malaga-Melilla The use of this fuel, which
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Net Zero Set for Ratification: Maritime World Waits as IMO Prepares for Net-Zero Decision
(Project Cargo Journal) The global shipping industry is on tenterhooks as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to finalize its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at an extraordinary meeting. Designed guide shipping toward net-zero emissions by 2050, the IMO’s could reshape fuel choices,
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomethane as a Maritime Fuel
(World Biogas Association) Biomethane represents a practical, scalable and immediate pathway for some parts of maritime decarbonisation. As a renewable, low-carbon fuel, biomethane can leverage existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and vessels, enabling rapid adoption while aligning with International Maritime
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Q&A: How Countries Are Using Biofuels to Meet Their Climate Targets
(Carbon Brief) From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject of everyday debate across the world. Liquid biofuels feature heavily in the climate plans of many countries, as governments prioritise domestic energy security amid geopolitical challenges, while looking to meet
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Qair Secures Financing for Hyd’Occ Renewable Hydrogen Ecosystem, Advancing Its Green Hydrogen Strategy
(Qair) Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit Agricole and Bpifrance, will support the pending construction of the Hyd’Occ H2 production facility in
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
European Energy to Introduce Next Generation of Green Methanol Technology
(European Energy) European Energy has entered a strategic cooperation with German company SYPOX and will use their new technology, electric steam methane reforming (e-SMR), to reduce costs and accelerate green methanol production for the shipping and chemical sectors. European Energy adds bio-methanol
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Molgas Completes Full Acquisition of Titan Clean Fuels
(Molgas) Molgas and Titan fully join forces; New integrated single company will form the leader in downstream LNG in Europe -- Molgas Energy Group (“Molgas”), backed by infrastructure investor InfraVia, has finalized the full acquisition of Titan Energy Holding, parent company of Titan
October 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Ammonia as a Marine Fuel: Prospects and Challenges
(DNV) Ammonia is gaining traction as a marine fuel, backed by regulatory progress, engine innovation and early fleet adoption. Due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, shipowners are advised to plan strategically when choosing the right future fuel. How far and
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
PowerCell Secures Breakthrough Contract to Equip World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Bulk Carriers
(PowerCell Group) Order to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers for GMI Rederi AS highlights the strong momentum of the Marine System 225 -- PowerCell, the world’s leading supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, has secured a
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
ClassNK Grants Approval in Principle for Methanol Superstorage
(SRC) ClassNK grants Approval in Principle for Methanol Superstorage -- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Every Vessel Has a Story - Meet Sagafjord's New Chapter
by Peter Johnson (Bunker One) Bunker One Sweden is strengthening its fleet with the long-term charter of Sagafjord (IMO 9310317), entering service this September. We asked Petter Jonason, COO of Bunker One Sweden, how this addition supports operations, strategy, and the
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring the Use of Advanced Micro-Nuclear Reactors in Powering Ships with Deployable Energy
(Lloyd Register) The collaboration aims to address safety, regulatory and integration challenges to deliver safe, zero-emission nuclear power for ships -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) is working with Deployable Energy, a Houston, TX based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) and Siemens Energy Will Cooperate to Develop Modularized High Temperature Methanol Fuel Cell Solutions for the Maritime Industry.
(Group MAIRE) MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the development and commercialization of a breakthrough methanol high temperature fuel cell, based on a newly designed modularized solution. NEXTCHEM will provide Fuel Cell Modules while Siemens Energy
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Fall as Maritime Industry Adopts ‘Wait and See’ Approach
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) September 2025 saw just 14 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, according to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Of these, 12 were LNG-fuelled vessels, primarily from the container segment (6), with additional orders from bulk carrier
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-carbon Methanol Refueling of Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha NYK Bulk Projects Ltd) The methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier Green Future, which is time-chartered by NYK Bulk Projects Corporation, a Nippon Yusen Group company, from Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture), refueled with low-carbon methanol
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Supports COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) in China’s First Ship-to-Ship Methanol Bunkering
(Bureau Veritas) COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) (CHI Shanghai) has successfully completed China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation by a shipbuilding and repair enterprise at a shipyard’s berth, marking a major milestone in the nation’s adoption of alternative marine fuels. The operation
October 01, 2025 Read Full Article
WinGD to Offer First Lower-Emission Ethanol-Fuelled Ship Engines from 2026
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Swiss manufacturer WinGD will be ready next year to offer its first ship engines powered by ethanol, it said on Tuesday, a lower-emission fuel that can be produced from biomass sources like corn and sugarcane. With the International
September 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Transforming Forestry Residues into Low Carbon Liquid Fuels: OneFortyOne and HAMR Energy Sign MoU
(OneFortyOne) OneFortyOne and HAMR Energy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the supply of sustainable biomass for renewable methanol production in Australia and New Zealand. The MoU marks a significant step forward in the development of HAMR
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Maritime Decarbonisation: A Conversation with Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power
by Shahjahan Ahmed (SeaNews) Eco Marine Power’s Greg Atkinson discusses the evolution of the Aquarius MRE and EnergySail, solar trials, and partnerships driving practical, commercially viable maritime decarbonisation. -- Eco Marine Power (EMP) is a Japan-based technology company pioneering renewable energy solutions for
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Global Regulatory Framework and Policies for International Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy aims for net-zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050, targeting 20% GHG reduction by 2030 (striving for 30%) and 70% by 2040 (striving for 80%). A mandatory GHG emissions
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Methanex Launches Global Methanol Bunkering Operations with Strategic Partnerships in the ARA Region and South Korea
(Methanex) Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (Nasdaq:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, today (September 23, 2025) announced new strategic partnerships in two of the world’s key fueling hubs—the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region and South Korea. These agreements further advance Methanex’s leadership
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
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