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	June 26, 2026 ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen complete first trial of biofuel blend made from FAME distillation residue Vehicle carrier bunkered in Zeebrugge with B30 VLSFO blend.
	June 25, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of third dual-fuel LPG midsize gas carrier in newbuild programme Belgian shipping group Exmar takes delivery of the 41,000-cbm LPG carrier Moriond.
	June 23, 2026 Verde Marine Energy completes its first B100 biofuel bunkering in ARA region Supplier delivers B100 advanced FAME to Vertom vessel.
	June 23, 2026 Fortescue and CMB.Tech sign charter deal for up to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers The agreement covers 12 Newcastlemax vessels, with three to be delivered as dual-fuel ammonia ships by end-2026.
	June 22, 2026 ICO launches Belgium’s first commercial shore power facility for ro-ro vessels at Zeebrugge NYK Group subsidiary connects pure car and truck carrier to green shore power at Belgian port.
	June 18, 2026 Lloyd’s Register grants first type approval for 100% hydrogen marine engine BeHydro’s spark-ignited engine, tested in Ghent, operates entirely on hydrogen without pilot fuel.
	June 11, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of world’s first dual-fuel ammonia oceangoing vessel Belgian shipowner Exmar has taken delivery of what it says is the first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine.
	June 8, 2026 Green e-fuel export corridor between Brazil and Belgium advances to feasibility stage A consortium has been formed to develop a green e-fuel corridor linking Porto do Açu to Antwerp-Bruges.
	June 5, 2026 LNG orderbook share hits 90% as methane pathway investment holds firm LNG bunkering volumes surge and biomethane uptake grows six-fold, despite geopolitical headwinds.
	May 28, 2026 Maritime trio shapes IMO safety guidelines for ammonia as marine fuel Real-world operational experience feeds directly into new IMO ammonia fuel safety framework.
	May 27, 2026 CMB.Tech raises TFG Marine stake to 15% and consolidates bunker procurement through joint venture CMB.Tech increases its equity stake in TFG Marine and commits its entire fleet’s bunker requirements to the joint venture.
	May 18, 2026 BTB achieves record bunker volumes in March De Wit celebrates achievement with pizza delivery to office staff and vessel crews.
	May 12, 2026 Titan charters 8,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel for ZARA region operations United LNG I to deliver LNG and bio-LNG across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports.
	April 30, 2026 Exmar lays keel for ammonia-powered midsize gas carrier Belgian shipping company marks construction milestone for dual-fuel vessel at Hyundai Heavy Industries yard.
	April 20, 2026 Exmar lays keel of new LNG bunkering vessel at CIMC Group in China Construction begins in Qidong for Belgian firm's marine fuel delivery newbuild.
	April 2, 2026 Fluxys Belgium reports EUR74.9m profit as LNG flows surge and hydrogen infrastructure begins Belgian gas infrastructure operator’s 2025 net profit fell 8.8% amid hydrogen and CO₂ investments.
	March 30, 2026 Belgian Trading & Bunkering expands DMA 0.89 truck deliveries in ARA region BTB extends marine fuel offerings with truck-based deliveries to meet maritime market demand.
	March 12, 2026 Equinor signs two-year biomethanol supply deal with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Norwegian energy company to supply alternative fuel to shipping and vehicle logistics firm.
	March 2, 2026 North Sea Port completes risk analysis for alternative fuel bunkering operations Port authority says LNG, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia can be safely refuelled across its facilities.
	January 23, 2026 EU proposes phase-out of high-risk biofuels from renewable energy targets by 2030 Draft regulation sets linear reduction trajectory starting in 2024, with contribution reaching zero by end of decade.
	December 15, 2025 Odfjell launches operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe using biofuel Chemical tanker operator establishes route using B24 sustainable biofuel without subsidies or government support.
	December 15, 2025 Somtrans christens 8,000-cbm LNG bunker barge for Belgian and Dutch ports United LNG I designed for inland waterways and coastal operations up to Zeebrugge.
	December 12, 2025 Lloyd's Register, Exmar, and Belgium’s Federal Public Service develop interim guidelines for ammonia cargo as fuel Guidelines expected to receive formal IMO approval in May 2026, enabling ammonia use on gas carriers.
	December 1, 2025 Maritime coalition gathers in Brussels to advance methane measurement and abatement technologies MAMII convenes shipowners, engine makers, and policymakers to accelerate methane reduction from LNG-fueled vessels.
	November 20, 2025 EU awards funding to 70 alternative fuels infrastructure projects across Europe €600m funding will support ammonia bunkering, shore power, and charging infrastructure across 24 member states.
	November 10, 2025 JERA Nex bp commissions hydrogen refuelling station at Port of Ostend Facility will initially serve Windcat's Hydrocat 48 as part of EU-funded demonstration project.
	November 6, 2025 Peninsula operates Omega barge for fuel supply in Belgian North Sea Victrol vessel said to be the only estuary barge of its size serving Belgian North Sea ports.
	October 24, 2025 TFG Marine calls for ISO 22192 alignment in ARA MFM rollout Company urges consistency as Rotterdam and Antwerp prepare mass flow meter implementation.
	October 17, 2025 US pressure delays IMO Net-Zero Framework vote by one year Transport & Environment says intimidation tactics postponed adoption of greenhouse gas reduction plan until 2026.
	October 15, 2025 OCI Global and Victrol partner to develop ammonia bunkering supply chain in Netherlands and Belgium Companies sign MoU to create end-to-end clean ammonia fuel infrastructure across Benelux ports.
	September 23, 2025 Deme orders methanol-ready vessel to boost cable installation capacity Belgian contractor invests up to €150m in new vessel for subsea cable operations.
	July 11, 2025 LNG London completes 1,000 bunkering operations in Rotterdam and Antwerp Delivery vessel reaches milestone after five years of operations across ARA hub.
	April 22, 2024 Peninsula confirms maiden B30 deal in Zeebrugge NYK carrier refuelled with biofuel comprising 30% UCOME.
	May 26, 2023 ExxonMobil starts Hapag ARA biofuel deliveries Deal to supply B30 marine bio fuel oil with bio-component made from waste-based FAME.