In China, ChemNet reports the Ministry of Commerce has greenlighted Zhoushan Biofuel Oil Blending Supervision Plan while allowing for marine biofuel blending and export. The country is trying to shift its reliance on imported biofuels for blending, building upon the 50,000 tons of biofuel bunkered last year compared to neighboring rivals like Singapore who bunkered […]
In Denmark, Danish measurements during real sailing document significant climate gain from the use of biofuel and the results have now been sent to the UN’s maritime organisation. Soot particles – also called black carbon – are among the most harmful emissions from shipping, both for the climate, where they contribute to global warming and […]
In Japan, Kanematsu Corporation has begun supplying FAME-blended biofuel for international ocean-going vessels together with Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Kanematsu Yuso Co., Ltd., a Kanematsu group company. The three companies aim to decarbonize the shipping industry through the Initiative, with the FAME-blended biofuel expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% compared to […]
In Greece, World Fuel Services announced that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend in Piraeus. Coordinated by World Fuel, in collaboration with Greek supplier EKO, the delivery highlights how international cooperation is […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. GEA’s goal is to unite resources and expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across emerging sectors while accelerating sustainability, innovation, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime safety and sustainability. The partnership will focus on maritime safety and environmental protection, research on using methanol as a marine fuel, pilot projects in Saudi Arabia, […]
In the Netherlands, FincoEnergies is partially acquiring the business operations of Oliehandel Klaas de Boer, a well-known player in marine fuel supply. This strategic move strengthens FincoEnergies’ position as a supplier of high-quality (bio)fuels and sustainable energy solutions in the Netherlands. This acquisition supports FincoEnergies’ strategic ambition to serve its customers in the transport sector […]
In New Jersey, KPI OceanConnect completed its inaugural marine fuel carbon offset transaction with a seismic research vessel owner, the volume of which was not disclosed. The carbon offsets were derived from a Texas wind farm and verified by Verra Registry. This achievement comes as the maritime industry faces pressure to meet International Maritime Organization […]
In the UK, an independent study by Sphera commissioned by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has confirmed using ammonia as a marine fuel can achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 61%, compared to current oil-based marine fuels. Conducted according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and reviewed by experts […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that South Korean shipping company HMM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the exclusive operator of all the public terminals in China’s Port of Shanghai, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean marine fuel supply, specifically focused on bunkering methanol and LNG at Shanghai port. […]
