By Donnel Rehagen (Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA’s Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027 are remarkable. It’s easy to say the agency set volumes at historic levels, of course. But more than that, for the first time EPA prioritized
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Back TO HOMEKvasir Technologies Raises EUR 10 Million to Accelerate Commercialization of Climate-Neutral Marine Fuel
(Kvasir Technologies) European Energy joins Kvasir Technologies as a new investor and strategic partner alongside EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. The Series A round provides capital to develop and design a new commercial production plant and scale climate-neutral drop-in fuel
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Shipping Firm Future Proof Files for Bankruptcy
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Ship & Bunker reports hydrogen-powered inland shipping company Future Proof Shipping has filed for bankruptcy despite operating three zero-emission container vessels. The Rotterdam-based company entered bankruptcy proceedings on June 2, with the case transferred
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Mixed Outlook for Biofuels in the Offshore Vessel Market
by David Foxwell (Riviera) ... For instance, offshore vessels are not covered by the FuelEU maritime regulation, part of the European Commission’s fit for 55 legislative package, that promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships.
June 17, 2026 Read Full Article
5 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
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
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
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
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
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
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils New Nuclear Power Program in Greece
(Xinde Maritime) Jiangnan Shipyard makes another move in "nuclear energy shipping": this time it's not just one ship. According to Xinde Maritime Network, on June 2, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, released a new concept
June 07, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Feeder operator to take up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy and explore potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities. -- X-Press feeders announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with UK-based clean
May 07, 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
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
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
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
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
China’s First Wind-Solar-Hydrogen-Biomass Green Alcohol Oil Demo Project under Construction
by Megan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In China, SeeTaoE reports China’s first 500,000-ton wind-solar-hydrogen-biomass green alcohol oil demonstration project began construction in Kangping County, Shenyang. It couples wind and solar electrolysis with biomass gasification, using intelligent millisecond-level scheduling to stabilize intermittent renewables into
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
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
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
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "S"
sustainability seaweed sargassum shipping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sea level rise sewage/sludge soil carbon 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
April 20, 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
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
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
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
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
SDHI Secures India’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier Order
(Swan Defense and Heavy Industry) SDHI and Energy ONE Limited have signed a shipbuilding contract to build four (4) 92,500 DWT bulk carriers -- In a landmark development for India’s green shipbuilding ambitions, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has
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
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
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
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
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
Anew Climate and Avenir Complete First Joint Bio-LNG Bunkering in Europe
(Anew Climate/Newswire) Partnership launches certified Bio‑LNG supply routes in Europe, supporting maritime operators in meeting FuelEU Maritime, RED III, and EU ETS requirements. -- Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuel solutions, and Avenir, a leading provider of LNG and Bio-LNG
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study Explores Renewable Fuels’ Future Potential
(Safety4Sea) WinGD and Envision have released a new study examining the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels, providing a look at how green shipping economics are expected to evolve in the coming years. -- Green fuels can be competitive in
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Powering Global Maritime Decarbonization, Shanghai Electric Delivers First Large-Scale Biomethanol Bunkering for International Shipping
(Shanghai Electric) Biomethanol from Shanghai Electric's Taonan project has been successfully bunkered onto the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM at Shanghai's Yangshan Port this month. The operation marks the first large-scale adoption of Chinese biomethanol by a global shipping leader, underscoring
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Maritime Decarbonisation: Trust, but Verify
by John Snyder (Riviera) Operators’ use of biofuel has increased twelvefold since 2021 as international and EU regulations kick in, but caution is required regarding fuel quality and origin -- Over the last five years, shipowners have increasingly adopted biofuel as a
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Engine Retrofit Report: Applying Alternative Fuels to Existing Ships
(Lloyd's Register) The maritime industry is tackling a pivotal challenge of reducing carbon emissions from the existing shipping fleet, as we strive towards a greener and more sustainable future. One option for this is retrofitting existing ship engines for alternative lower
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Issuance of the Research Report: "Safety Considerations for Hydrogen-Fueled Ships".
(KoreanRegister) In response to the tightening environmental regulations in the international shipping sector, various alternative fuels are being adopted both domestically and internationally. Among these, hydrogen is a carbon-free, ecofriendly fuel and a key alternative for maritime decarbonization. Furthermore, as hydrogen
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Jiaxing Port Area Is Building a Zero-Carbon Shipping Model with Hydrogen Power.
by Chi Weitao (Jiaxing Daily/Sina Finance (Google translation)) On the morning of March 17, accompanied by gentle ripples, the "Oriental Hydrogen Port," the first inland waterway container ship in China with a 64 TEU hydrogen fuel cell power, smoothly berthed at berth
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Skarv Shipping Takes Delivery of First Ammonia-, Methanol-Ready Multipurpose Vessel
(Manifold Times) “PEAK SKARV 1”, the first newbuilding contracted for Skarv Shipping at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China, includes an optimised engine ready for ammonia or methanol, batteries and a shore-power system. Skarv Shipping Solutions (Skarv) on Monday (23 March) said it has
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwan-young: "Jeonbuk to Lead Future Competitiveness of Korea's Shipbuilding Industry"
by Yoo Seung-hoon (News1 (Google translation)) With the Gunsan Shipyard finding a new owner, expectations are growing that North Jeolla Province will leap forward as a key base for 'K-Smart Shipbuilding'. At a press conference on the 25th, Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwan-young announced
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Production "Accelerated"! Beihai Shipbuilding Achieves 7 Major Milestones in 5 Days.
(International Shipping Network/eworldship (Google translation)) In recent days, Beihai Shipbuilding has achieved significant results in several key areas of shipbuilding, with key milestones such as ship delivery, commencement of construction, undocking, and jacking being completed in quick succession, fully accelerating production
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction Begins on Methanol, Pure Electric, and LNG Hybrid Ships in Guiping, Guangxi.
(China News Network Guangxi (Google translation)) On-site cooperation agreements for the construction of 19 new energy vessels were signed with three companies: Qingyuan Lihang Transportation Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yizhilian Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., and Guangxi Jinmao Shipping Transportation Co., Ltd., marking
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Op-Ed: Biofuels Move from Theory to Practice at Sea
by Siddhesh Prabhu (CargoRex) For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and commercial constraints, to improve emissions performance without waiting for new fuels,
March 25, 2026 Read Full Article
US Pushes IMO to Overturn Net-Zero Framework
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The US has asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to end its attempt to approve a net-zero framework (NZF) for the maritime sector. The country suggests canceling the extraordinary meeting scheduled for October to vote on the
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Nippon Biofuels Supplies Jatropha-Based Biofuel Blend for RoRo Trial in Japan
(Manifold Times) Trial involved the use of a biofuel blend comprising 10% Jatropha-derived SVO mixed with conventional heavy fuel oil on a RORO vessel operating on a domestic shipping route over a seven-day period. Japan’s Nippon Biofuels recently said it has supplied
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
HyFive Signs Term Sheet to Offtake up to 50% of Output from Gijón e-Methanol Plant
(HyFive/Manifold Times) For maritime and aviation players facing fast‑approaching compliance milestones, Hy5 says securing access early to robust e‑fuel supply is rapidly becoming a strategic necessity. -- Renewable hydrogen and e-methanol producers HyFive on Tuesday (17 March) announced the signing of a
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Hong Kong Completes Its First SIMOPS Green Methanol Bunkering Operation
by Michael Grinter (Hong Kong Maritime Hub) The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has successfully completed Hong Kong’s first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) green methanol bunkering at the COSCO-HIT Terminals today, marking a pivotal advancement in the port’s transformation into a green
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Equinor Enters Bio-Methanol Agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
(Equinor) Equinor has entered into a 2-year bio-methanol supply agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global player in shipping and vehicle logistics, supporting a growing marine segment for low-carbon fuels. Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai and ABS to Develop Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Container Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In South Korea, HD Hyundai has signed a joint development agreement with the American Bureau of Shipping to design a nuclear electric propulsion system for 16,000 TEU container ships, using a small modular reactor capable of
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Information on 119 Eco-friendly Ship and Equipment Testing Facilities Nationwide at a Glance
(South Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Google Translation)) The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will launch the "Eco-Friendly Ship and Equipment Performance Verification Support Platform," which will provide comprehensive testing facility information necessary for performance evaluations of eco-friendly
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
£271 Million to Clean up Shipping and Power Coastal Communities
(UK Department for Transport and Keir Mather MP) This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. over £270 million investment for greener shipping and ports across the UK, supporting skilled jobs
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award
(Renewable Carbon News/nova Institute) The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 taking place in Cologne (Germany) and online on 28-29 April 2026 offers a central stage for technologies that convert CO₂ into fuels, chemical intermediates and materials. Six companies that develop unique technologies
March 12, 2026 Read Full Article
From Roadmap to Bankable Projects: Turning the EU Sustainable Transport Investment Plan into Action
(United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative) In November 2025, the European Commission announced the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a roadmap under the EU Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize funding for the decarbonization of the aviation and waterborne transport sectors. The aviation
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Members Meet with Stakeholders in Panama to Discuss Biofuels’ Role in Maritime Shipping
(Grain Journal) Earlier this month, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama with a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and USGBC members including Hagan Rose of Eco-Energy, Doug Berven of POET and Mark Heckman
March 03, 2026 Read Full Article
How Leading Container Ports Deliver Resilience and Future Growth
(DNV) With maritime transport continuing to underpin global trade, ports are entering a period of rapid transformation. A recent report by DNV and Menon Economics highlights the profound developments under way at key ports and examines forward-thinking strategies to secure long-term
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
NorthStandard White Paper Provides Expert Group Guide on Biofuel Path to Decarbonisation
(NorthStandard) ‘Biofuels – Driving the green transition’ brings together insights from NorthStandard, supplier World Fuel and leading testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), in a unique discussion document outlining biofuel uptake, potential issues and loss prevention measures. Many owner-operators who seek a drop-in
March 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Charting a New Course: The LEGO Group Unveils Collectible Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel
(Lego) Set sail on a groundbreaking building voyage! The LEGO Group proudly introduces the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, a meticulously detailed 1,516-piece set. This authentic model allows builders aged 12 and up to construct the pioneering Ane Maersk, a true icon
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Ecopro H&N Secures Core Carbon-Free Ship Technology
(Ecopro H&N (Google Translation)) - HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and the Korean Register of Shipping jointly carry out a national project on eco-friendly ship technology. - Successful development of Korea's first large-scale ammonia engine purification system - By 2025 , 44%
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
World-First Type Approval and Factory Acceptance Testing for Ammonia-Fuelled Two-Stroke Engine
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
"Development of Automated Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Technology" Adopted as NEDO Green Innovation Fund Project
(Kawasaki) Leading the world in the social implementation of hydrogen-fueled ships -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today (February 20, 2026) that its proposal for the "Development of Liquefied Hydrogen Bunkering Automation Technology" (hereinafter referred to as "this demonstration project") has been
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RFOcean Secures First Long-Term e-Methanol Supply from ETFuels, Driven by FuelEU
(ETFuels) Shipping company locks in fixed-price e-methanol ahead of EU climate regulations -- RFOcean, a fully integrated European shipping company, has signed a binding long-term off-take agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price from 2030. This is not a
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd and DSV Expand Decarbonisation Partnership with 18,000 Tonnes CO₂e Agreement
(DSV) Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted; Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels -- Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH Sign Heads of Agreement for e-Methanol Offtake
(HIF Global) The agreement covers the annual supply of 100,000 tons of e-Methanol from HIF Global’s growing portfolio of production facilities, strengthening the clean fuel offering for clients, supporting global decarbonization and energy security. HIF Global, the world’s leading producer of e‑fuels,
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Clearer Seas Ahead: Explore How Biofuels May Advance Maritime Emission Reduction Goals
(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Overcoming Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With shipping accounting for 3% of global emissions, IEA Bioenergy Task 39 targets net-zero by 2050. To meet a projected 2030 demand of 18–28 million tonnes of biofuel, the sector requires €18 billion in investment across
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems Presentations Available
(International Maritime Organization) The Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) technology is emerging as one of the potential technical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To support this development, IMO's Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project organized the Technical Seminar on Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) Systems. The event took
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Energy Transition Accelerated in Hong Kong, China
(International Maritime Organization) Industry leaders gathered during Hong Kong Maritime Week for an IMO Future Fuels and Technology Project seminar (18 November) focused on accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. The event brought together representatives from the shipping, port and energy sectors, alongside government officials and environmental NGOs, to explore
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Genevos to Develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Sustainable Shipping through EU Project HELENUS
(Genevos) Genevos has launched the development of a next-generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) solution for commercial shipping and cruise sectors through its new role in the 15m€ EU-funded HELENUS (High Efficiency Low Emission Nautical Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) consortium. As a
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Strengthen Its Market Leadership with Latest LNG Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply Systems Order
(Wärtsilä) Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply its Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels being built at the Zhejiang XinLe Shipbuilding yard in China. The ships, with a capacity of 20,000 m³, will be owned by a
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Jamaica Moves Forward on Alternative Marine Fuels Following National Stakeholder Workshop
(Ship Management International) The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, in collaboration with the IMO, recently held a National Stakeholder Workshop exploring Jamaica’s potential role in the supply and demand of alternative marine fuels as global shipping transitions towards low and zero carbon energy. The workshop
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Shanghai Aims to Initially Establish Itself as a Dual Center for International Shipping and Green Fuel by 2030.
(China Transportation News Network (Google translation)) Recently, reporters learned from the Ministry of Transport that the Ministry of Transport and nine other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Plan on Supporting the Construction of Shanghai International Shipping Green Fuel Bunkering Center and
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
GCMD and CIMAC form Coalition Partnership to Advance Ecosystem Readiness for Alternative Fuels
(Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)) The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and CIMAC have signed a two-year Coalition partnership agreement to strengthen the maritime sector’s preparedness for alternative fuel deployment. CIMAC, the leading global non-profit organisation promoting the development of
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Cargill’s First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Dry Bulk Vessel Sets Sail
(Sustainability Online) Commodities giant Cargill has announce that its first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel has commenced operations, the first of a new fleet of ships chartered by the firm as it seeks to reduce maritime emissions and test alternative fuel options. The vessel, Brave
February 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Airbus, Qantas back Aussie Clean Fuel Firm HAMR Energy in USD-7m Round
by Plamena Tisheva (Renewables Now) Australian low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) firm HAMR Energy has closed a AUD-10-million (USD 7.1m/EUR 6m) Series A funding round, attracting backing from Airbus, Qantas and thyssenkrupp Uhde. HAMR Energy said on Wednesday the investment will help it
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Delivering Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The IEA’s pathway analysis reveals that sustainable fuel use could quadruple by 2035, led by aviation and shipping. High-impact news includes the report’s finding that biofuel premiums add less than 1% to food prices and only
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Heavy Transport Decarbonisation: Why Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Still Matter
by Rachel Sparkhall (HutanBio) Heavy Transport Decarbonisation -- Decarbonising heavy transport (including aviation, shipping, and long-haul freight) is widely regarded as one of the most difficult challenges in the global energy transition. These sectors already account for around 10% of global greenhouse gas
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
A Reality Check for Feedstocks, Policy and Capital
(HutanBio/Biofuels International) Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year. My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Lowering Barriers for Maritime Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39 highlights a strategic shift toward “Green Corridors” to operationalize sustainable fuel supply chains. A critical projection shows green methanol dominating the renewable marine fuel market by 2050. Key news includes the launch
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Michigan Maritime Strategy Charts a Course to Leadership, Innovation, Success, and Sustainability Public Comment DEADLINE February 27, 2026
(Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Enegy) Michigan sits at the heart of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the vital Great Lakes-St. Lawrence maritime system. Now, with the release of the first-ever Michigan Maritime Strategy, state leaders and partners are
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
NUS Launches Project to Advance Near-Zero Emissions Ammonia Marine Engines
(National University of Singapore) Industry–academia collaboration to be based at CDE targets decarbonisation of the global shipping industry through new ammonia-fuelled engine concept. A major new industry–academia research collaboration project to be hosted on the CDE campus aims to accelerate the decarbonisation
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Hanwha and Baker Hughes Announce Agreement for Joint Development of Ammonia Gas Turbines
(Hanwha) Hanwha is working to advance carbon-free shipping by developing ammonia-powered turbines in collaboration with Baker Hughes, driving innovation in maritime energy solutions -- Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power Systems have signed a Joint Development and Collaboration Agreement with Baker Hughes, a
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Design and Equipment Contract for Transpetro’s New Tanker Fleet
(Kongsberg Maritime) Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted by Consórcio Marenova to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers. The vessels will be built at Consórcio Marenova, a partnership between Ecovix in Rio Grande and MacLaren in Niterói, Brazil. The
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Breakthrough Tech Transforms Food Waste into Green Fuel for Ships
by Zhou Wenting (China Daily) Researchers from the Shanghai-based East China University of Science and Technology have unveiled a revolutionary technology that converts leftover food waste into green fuel for ocean-going vessels. Researchers from the Shanghai-based East China University of Science and
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Shipping Industry Sticks with Green Investments, Despite Carbon Price Delay
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
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
China'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
February 12, 2026 Read Full Article
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
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
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
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
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
January 29, 2026 Read Full Article
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
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