Sign up
Log in Sign up
Fri 19 Aug 2022, 15:59 GMT

GoodFuels kickstarts biofuel deliveries in Singapore


Aims to secure new sustainable feedstock and expand supply sources in Asia.

The MV Frontier Explorer was refuelled with a biofuel blend in Singapore on July 5.
Image credit: GoodFuels

GoodFuels' Asia-Pacific branch has performed its first biofuel supply since the launch of its Singapore office.

Significance: It comes only a few months after commencing operations in the city-state and is the first delivery to be managed under GoodFuels' partnership agreement with ITOCHU, announced in May.

NYK's bulk carrier, the MV Frontier Explorer, was refuelled with a blend of biofuel and VLSFO during a port call to Singapore on July 5, en route from Australia to India.

  • GoodFuels handled sourcing, technical expertise, and sales, including working closely with NYK's technical and commercial team. It also collaborated with a local bunker supplier to carry out the bunkering.
  • ITOCHU, meanwhile, was responsible for logistics, blending and distribution of the biofuel blend.

Jing Xieng JX Han, GoodFuels' General Manager for the APAC region, highlighted how the milestone NYK delivery had been carried out only a few months after launching commercial operations in Singapore and signing an accord with ITOCHU.

  • "Today's announcement once again underlines our ability to work quickly and flexibly with many parties to make sure a bio-bunkering happens, from sales through to supply," Han remarked.
  • GoodFuels expects biofuel demand growth to continue, Han said, adding that the company would work hard to secure new sustainable feedstock and expand its sources of supply in Asia.

GoodFuels' partnership with ITOCHU, which saw the companies agree to cooperate on providing marine biofuels in all Singaporean waters, will also see them work together to scale up the supply of biofuel in Asia Pacific by identifying potential feedstock.

  • According to GoodFuels, all the feedstock used to produce its biofuel gains International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) and is assessed by an independent sustainability board to validate its sustainability credentials and ensure that feedstock is 100% waste or residues and cannot be used for food or feed.

Tangier Maersk vessel. Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series  

Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines.
IBIA MFM bunkering training course graphic. IBIA to run surveyor training course for mass flow meter-equipped bunkering in Rotterdam  

One-day course scheduled for 19 February aims to prepare professionals for MFM-equipped bunkering operations.
CO2 carrier vessel aerial view. MOL secures two 12,000-cbm CO2 carriers for Northern Lights expansion  

Japanese shipowner to deliver vessels in 2028 for cross-border carbon transport and storage project.
MOL and ONGC VLEC long-term charter signing. MOL and ONGC sign 15-year charter deal for two ethane carriers  

Japanese shipowner expands fleet to 16 vessels with newbuildings scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Vessels at sea. Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 vessels  

World Shipping Council reports 83% increase in operational dual-fuel vessels during 2025.
Photograph of a blue cargo vessel. Lloyd’s Register publishes first guidance notes for onboard hydrogen generation systems  

Classification society addresses regulatory gap as shipowners explore producing hydrogen from alternative fuels onboard.
Erasmusbrug bridge in Rotterdam. Rotterdam bunker industry faces upheaval as new regulations drive up costs and shift volumes  

Red III compliance costs and a mass flow meter mandate are creating operational challenges across the ARA region.
Neil Chapman, VPS. VPS appoints Neil Chapman as managing director for the Americas  

Maritime services company names industry veteran to lead regional operations and client partnerships.
Oil refinery infrastructure. Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls  

Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
OceanScore logo. OceanScore reaches $5m annual recurring revenue as emissions compliance demand grows  

Hamburg-based firm supports compliance workflows for more than 2,500 vessels as regulations enter operational phases.




 Recommended