Biofuel


BIMCO meeting. February 20, 2026
BIMCO to convene for adoption of biofuel clause and ETS provisions at February meeting  

Documentary Committee to consider new contractual frameworks for alternative fuels and emission trading scheme compliance.
Erdinc Altun and Pınar Kezer Kilinc. February 19, 2026
Arkas Bunker and DB Tarımsal Enerji present Turkish biofuel model at IMO seminar  

Turkish firms showcase integrated waste-to-fuel system with ISCC-EU certification at London technical seminar.
Aerial view of Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding shipyard facility. February 19, 2026
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions wins LNG systems order for two 20,000-cbm bunkering vessels  

Technology group’s systems will be installed on vessels being built at a Chinese shipyard for a Hong Kong owner.
Maya Cosulich vessel at the Port of Ceuta during welcome ceremony. February 18, 2026
Vilma Oil Med deploys methanol-capable bunker tanker at Ceuta  

Maya Cosulich can carry methanol and biofuels, features dual-fuel capability and mass flow meter technology.
RINA logo. February 18, 2026
RINA releases white paper on low-carbon fuels for maritime and aviation decarbonisation  

Classification society examines biofuels, hydrogen and e-fuels as regulatory frameworks accelerate compliance timelines.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels. February 17, 2026
IMO seminar examines biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonisation  

Event drew 700 in-person and virtual participants, with 1,300 more following the online broadcast.
VPS Maress 2.0 digital dashboard interface displayed on a monitor. February 16, 2026
VPS outlines key features of Maress 2.0 with enhanced analytics for offshore vessel efficiency  

Updated platform adds data validation, energy flow diagrams and fleet comparison tools for decarbonisation monitoring.
BBG LNG storage at the Port of Bilbao. February 16, 2026
Bilbao LNG terminal secures sustainability certification for bio-LNG services  

Bahía de Bizkaia Gas facility gains ISCC certification, enabling renewable fuel traceability for marine bunkers.
Zhoushan waterfront at night. February 13, 2026
Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port  

Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
Uni-Fuels Logo. February 13, 2026
Uni-Fuels renews ISCC certification after first biofuel delivery  

Singapore-based marine fuel supplier completes inaugural ISCC-certified biofuel delivery, supporting EU regulatory compliance.
Close-up of a vessel bow at port. February 13, 2026
Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub  

Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows.
FOBAS Fuel Insight Fuel Quality report H2 2025 cover. February 13, 2026
Lloyd’s Register reports sharp rise in marine fuel quality failures in late 2025  

December recorded the highest monthly off-specification cases, driven by sulphur, catalytic fines and flash point issues.
Bio-LNG bunkering infrastructure. February 13, 2026
Bahía de Bizkaia Gas launches bio-LNG loading service after ISCC certification  

Spanish regasification terminal begins offering renewable fuel loading for trucks and vessels in January 2026.
Green Future vessel. February 12, 2026
NYK operates methanol-fuelled bulk carrier for BHP, claims 65% emissions cut  

Green Future becomes first oceangoing bulk carrier to use low-carbon methanol fuel.
Working meeting at the headquarters of Puertos del Estado. February 12, 2026
Spain nears completion of standardised LNG bunkering specifications framework  

Document aims to harmonise LNG and bioLNG supply procedures across Spanish port authorities.
ESVAGT Robert Boyle vessel at the Port of Immingham. February 11, 2026
UK's first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Immingham  

Exolum, Methanex and Ørsted partner to supply biomethanol for shipping at the UK's largest port by tonnage.
Viking Glory vessel. February 11, 2026
Viking Line green corridor project marks two years with biogas use and shore power progress  

Turku-Stockholm route partnership reports tenfold increase in renewable biogas use and advancing electrification infrastructure.
Photograph of a red container vessel. February 11, 2026
ICS survey shows maritime leaders favour LNG as industry awaits IMO net-zero vote  

Barometer reveals strategic shift towards conservative fuel choices amid regulatory uncertainty over decarbonisation framework.
Carnot Engines founders and Petredec representative with engine prototype. February 11, 2026
Petredec invests in Carnot Engines to accelerate LPG-fuelled engine development  

Partnership aims to deploy high-efficiency engines across transport, maritime and power generation sectors.
Spirit of Toulouse vessel. February 11, 2026
LD Armateurs launches first of three wind-assisted RoRo vessels for Airbus transatlantic route  

Spirit of Toulouse features Norsepower rotor sails and dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
Officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Stena Line. February 10, 2026
Stena Line completes acquisition of Wasaline ferry operator  

Swedish ferry company takes over Umeå–Vaasa route operator, adding biogas-powered vessel to its network.
Aerial photograph of Zhoushan Island. February 10, 2026
China approves Zhoushan Port FTZ expansion to boost commodity trading  

Expansion adds 0.98 sq km, bringing total zone area to 6.12 sq km.
Methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation at anchorage in Yokohama. February 9, 2026
Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage in Yokohama  

Five-way partnership delivers methanol fuel transfer between vessels at Keihin Port using domestically produced biomethanol.
PetroChina Petroineos Trading logo. February 9, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for Rotterdam as it expands ARA marine fuel operations  

Chinese energy trader aims to boost alternative fuels portfolio and market share in Europe.
MyStar vessel truck-to-ship bunkering. February 9, 2026
Tallink Group moves towards 100% renewable fuel on Helsinki–Tallinn route  

Megastar and MyStar ferries to run entirely on liquefied biomethane supplied by Elenger.
Vessels at sea render. February 9, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip four methanol-ready tankers for Transpetro  

Norwegian firm wins NOK 300m contract for Brazilian-built vessels through Consórcio MareNova partnership.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) logo. February 6, 2026
Thoen Bio Energy joins Global Ethanol Association  

Shipping group with Brazilian ethanol ties becomes member as association plans export-focused project group.
Geiranger Fjord, Norway. February 6, 2026
Norway enforces zero-emission rules for cruise ships in World Heritage fjords  

Passenger vessels under 10,000 GT must use zero-emission fuels in Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord from January 2026.
Truck-to-ship LNG bunkering in Hammerfest. February 6, 2026
Barents NaturGass begins LNG bunkering operations for Havila Kystruten in Hammerfest  

Norwegian supplier completes first truck-to-ship operation using newly approved two-truck simultaneous bunkering design.
Gas Utopia vessel alongside Oceanic Moon vessel. February 6, 2026
Rotterdam bio-LNG bunkering surges sixfold as alternative marine fuels gain traction  

Port handled 17,644 cbm of bio-LNG in 2025, while biomethanol volumes tripled year-on-year.
Mugardos Energy Terminal. February 5, 2026
Reganosa’s Mugardos terminal adds bio-LNG bunkering for ships and trucks  

Spanish facility obtains EU sustainability certification to supply renewable fuel with 92% lower emissions.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Growth Energy logo side by side. February 5, 2026
Growth Energy joins Global Ethanol Association as new member  

US biofuel trade association represents nearly 100 biorefineries and over half of US ethanol production.
Renewable and low-carbon methanol project pipeline chart as of January 2026. February 4, 2026
Renewable methanol project pipeline reaches 58.2m tonnes by 2031, GENA reports  

Project Navigator Methanol tracks 275 projects, including e-methanol, biomethanol and low-carbon methanol facilities globally.
Viking Grace vessel. February 4, 2026
Viking Line secures biogas supply for 2026 after tenfold increase in biofuel use  

Åland-based ferry operator aims to maintain 50% biogas blend throughout the year on two vessels.
Erasmusbrug bridge in Rotterdam. February 2, 2026
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.
Oil refinery infrastructure. February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls  

Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
Sleipner RoRo vessel render. January 30, 2026
Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds  

Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels graphic. January 30, 2026
IMO to host technical seminar on marine biofuels in February  

Event at London headquarters will examine recent experiences and future prospects for biofuels in shipping.
Valenciaport and Port of Santos MoU signing. January 30, 2026
Valencia and Santos ports establish green corridor to decarbonise transatlantic trade  

Ports sign agreement to promote low-emission fuels and shore power on Europe–South America route.
Haugesund Knutsen vessel. January 30, 2026
Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025  

Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase.
Isla Bella vessel. January 30, 2026
Galveston LNG Bunker Port signs vessel partnership with TOTE Services  

Agreement establishes framework for Jones Act LNG bunker vessel development on the US Gulf Coast.
GEFO Bunker Trading ISCC certification announcement graphic. January 29, 2026
GEFO Bunker Trading receives ISCC certification for sustainable marine fuels  

German bunker firm gains ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certificates.
VPS: 2025 Marine Fuel Review. January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
Port of Barcelona. January 26, 2026
Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years  

Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
European Commission headquarters. 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.
PetroChina Petroineos Trading logo. January 21, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for London or Rotterdam role  

Company aims to expand sustainable marine fuel portfolio and strengthen ARA region presence.
Stena Connecta vessel. January 21, 2026
Stena Line deploys methanol-ready freight vessel with rotor sails on Belfast-Heysham route  

Stena Connecta joins sister ship in £100m investment to boost Irish Sea freight capacity.
Photograph of a blue cargo vessel. January 20, 2026
LNG-fuelled ships account for 79% of alternative fuel orders in 2025, SEA-LNG reports  

Industry coalition highlights decade of progress and over $150bn investment in methane-based marine fuels.
Falstria Swan vessel. January 20, 2026
Biodiesel cuts black carbon emissions by up to 81% in shipping trial  

Project CLEANSHIP submits real-world sailing data to IMO showing biodiesel's climate benefits for shipping.
Bow Leopard vessel. January 20, 2026
Petrobras signs renewable bunker fuel deal with Odfjell for Brazil-Norway green corridor  

Brazilian state oil company to supply up to 12,000 tonnes of B24 blend in 2026.
Rapide 3000-Z2 pushboat design render. January 19, 2026
Robert Allan completes pushboat design for Hermasa with biodiesel capability  

RApide 3000-Z2 vessels designed for Amazon grain transport with B100 biodiesel fuel option.
VaroPreem logo. January 19, 2026
Varo completes Preem acquisition to form VaroPreem with 530 kbd refining capacity  

Deal combines the inland and marine bunkering capabilities of Reinplus Fiwado and Preem.
Ship at sea. January 19, 2026
Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market  

Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating.
CIMC Raffles and Van Oord contract signing. January 16, 2026
CIMC Raffles secures second subsea rock installation vessel order from Van Oord  

Chinese shipbuilder to construct methanol and biofuel-capable vessel with 35,000-tonne rock capacity.
Sogestran Group and Agora Transport Fluvial logo side by side. January 16, 2026
French river transport firms STF and AGORA merge to form AGORA Transport Fluvial  

Sogestran subsidiaries combine operations across North-Benelux, Seine, and Rhône-Saône regions from January.
EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating logo. January 15, 2026
Bergen Bunkers achieves EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating  

Norwegian bunker trader adds top-tier sustainability certification to existing ISO and ISCC PLUS credentials.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore logo. January 14, 2026
Singapore opens applications for additional LNG bunkering licences  

Maritime and Port Authority sets 27 March deadline for operators seeking new supply permits.
Viking Cinderella vessel. January 14, 2026
Viking Line reports cargo record and tenfold biogas increase in 2025  

Baltic Sea ferry operator transported 139,484 cargo units while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60,000 tonnes.
BC Ferries vessel render. January 13, 2026
ABB to supply hybrid-electric propulsion for BC Ferries' four new vessels  

Technology will enable ferries to run on biofuel or renewable diesel with battery storage.
Alternative marine fuels port graphic. January 13, 2026
LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown  

Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment.
CPN as China's No. 1 marine biofuel supplier in 2025 graphic. January 12, 2026
Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers 170,000 tonnes of marine biofuel in China in 2025  

Supplier says volumes quadrupled year on year, with a 6,300-tonne B24 operation completed during the period.
Container vessel manoeuvring in port. January 12, 2026
Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port?  

With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
Singapore's first fully electric harbour tug. January 9, 2026
Singapore's first fully electric tug completes commissioning ahead of April deployment  

PaxOcean and ABB’s 50-tonne bollard-pull vessel represents an early step in harbour craft electrification.
Bureau Veritas and Straits Bio-LNG sign MoU. January 8, 2026
BV Malaysia partners with Straits Bio-LNG on sustainable biomethane certification  

MoU aims to establish ISCC EU-certified biomethane production and liquefaction facility in strategic alliance.
Molgas Energy logo. January 8, 2026
Molgas becomes non-clearing member at European Energy Exchange  

Spanish energy company joins EEX as it expands European operations and strengthens shipper role.
CPN launch of B100 marine biodiesel supply in Hong Kong graphic. January 7, 2026
Chimbusco Pan Nation launches B100 biodiesel supply in Hong Kong  

Bunker tanker Guo Si becomes Hong Kong's first Type II certified vessel for pure biodiesel operations.
Vox Apolonia vessel. January 7, 2026
Van Oord completes Dutch beach replenishment using 100% bio-LNG  

Dredger Vox Apolonia deposited 1 million cbm of sand at Noord-Beveland beach under Coastline Care programme.
Graphic of TFG Marine bunkering operations expansion in the Strait of Gibraltar. January 7, 2026
Vilma Oil Med expands Ceuta bunkering operations with biofuel capability  

TFG Marine subsidiary increases storage to 120,000 cbm and adds IMO II chemical tanker.
ISCC Logo. December 31, 2025
Golden Island secures ISCC EU certification for sustainable marine fuel trading  

Singapore-based firm can now supply B100 biodiesel and green methanol with verified sustainability proofs.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and SQ Group logo side by side. December 30, 2025
Jinan Shengquan Group joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Chinese bio-based materials group joins new industry body promoting ethanol for energy security and emissions reduction.
MOL, Sinopec and Marubeni sign MoU. December 29, 2025
MOL, Sinopec and Marubeni sign MoU to establish marine biodiesel supply system in China  

Partnership aims to secure stable biodiesel supply for shipping decarbonisation in Chinese waters.
CMA CGM Antigone vessel. December 23, 2025
Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery  

The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
CMA CGM Tivoli vessel. December 23, 2025
DHL and CMA CGM partner on 8,990-tonne biofuel purchase for ocean freight decarbonisation  

Logistics and shipping firms to use UCOME biofuel, targeting 25,000-tonne CO2e reduction.
FincoEnergies Logo. December 22, 2025
Glencore to acquire majority stake in Dutch marine fuel supplier FincoEnergies  

Transaction expected to complete in Q2 2026, subject to EU anti-trust approval.
Hamburg Express vessel. December 18, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA's second tender for e-methanol deployment  

Container line to deploy e-methanol on trans-oceanic route from 2027, abating 120,000 tonnes CO₂e.
Wärtsilä 20DF small dual-fuel engine render. December 17, 2025
Wärtsilä to supply biodiesel-capable engines for AMAGGI's two new Amazon pusher tugs  

Brazilian operator orders fuel-flexible engines for vessels designed to push 20 barges on inland waterways.
Mureloil 8,000-dwt vessel render. December 17, 2025
AYK Energy secures second battery contract with Mureloil for chemical tankers  

Spanish ship owner orders hybrid propulsion systems for two 8,000-dwt vessels transporting biofuels and methanol.
Iona vessel. December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival  

Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections.
Burando Atlantic Group 2025 sustainability report cover. December 16, 2025
Burando Atlantic publishes first sustainability report, secures ISCC EU recertification  

Maritime group releases inaugural sustainability report while Burando Energies extends biofuel traceability certification.
Bow Leopard vessel. 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.
Photograph of a red container vessel. December 15, 2025
BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for ship sales, advances biofuel charter work  

Documentary Committee approves regulatory clauses for vessel transactions, progresses work on decarbonisation and emerging cargo contracts.
Chicago Express vessel. December 15, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol-powered container ships worth over $500m  

German carrier signs deal with CIMC Raffles for 4,500-teu vessels for 2028-29 delivery.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Vale logo side by side. December 12, 2025
Vale joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Brazilian mining company becomes founding member of association focused on ethanol use in maritime sector.
Frank Dahan, CSL Group. December 12, 2025
CSL Group's Frank Dahan appointed chair of IBIA's Americas regional board  

Dahan brings 29 years of marine transportation and energy experience to the role.
Ahti Climate and ScanOcean logo side by side. December 10, 2025
ScanOcean launches biofuel pooling solution with Ahti Climate  

Bunker supplier targets FuelEU Maritime compliance with pool-in-pool arrangement for shipowners.
Everllence’s 21/31DF-M engine render. December 10, 2025
Everllence confirms ethanol operation on 21/31 four-stroke engine  

Engine builder says tests in Denmark validated fuel flexibility of methanol-capable platform.
Control Union Spain Sustainable Bioenergy Standard (SBS) certified logo. December 10, 2025
Molgas secures bioenergy certification for biogas and biomethane  

Spanish energy company claims certification enables full supply chain traceability for customers.
VPS: From Regulation to Reality. December 8, 2025
From Regulation to Reality: Fuel Assessment Update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area | Steve Bee, VPS  

Laura Mærsk vessel. December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel  

Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk.
Norwegian Viva vessel. December 4, 2025
Norwegian Viva receives waste-based biofuel in Piraeus through World Fuel-EKO collaboration  

World Fuel Services coordinates delivery as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings extends biofuel programme.
Golden Sirius vessel. December 4, 2025
Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore  

Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels graphic. December 4, 2025
IMO to host technical seminar on marine biofuels in February 2026  

International Maritime Organization opens speaker nominations for London event focused on low-GHG fuel adoption.
Event backdrop featuring the CHIMBUSCO name formed using multiple company logos. December 4, 2025
Chimbusco explores green marine fuel solutions at carbon neutrality forum  

Chimbusco discusses decarbonisation pathways and signs cooperation agreements with shipping and energy partners.
Maress 2.0 launch graphic. December 3, 2025
VPS launches upgraded Maress 2.0 maritime performance platform  

Enhanced analytics and data validation added to digital platform used by almost 700 vessels.
Everllence 35/44DF CD Type Approval Test (TAT). December 3, 2025
Everllence's 35/44DF CD GenSet secures 138 orders in seven months  

Engine manufacturer reports strong early demand since April type approval test completion.
Savonetta Sun vessel. December 3, 2025
Methanol marine fuel reaches high technical readiness but faces cost barriers, DNV reports  

Classification society finds over 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order globally.
WinGD X-DF Dual-Fuel Engine illustration. December 3, 2025
WinGD launches high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for container ships  

Swiss engine designer targets ultra-large container vessel market with 2028 delivery plans.
Tallink’s MyStar vessel. December 1, 2025
Tallink's MyStar joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool using bio-LNG  

Nordic energy company Gasum signs pooling agreement with Elenger to generate compliance surplus.
Green oil bubbles. December 1, 2025
BIMCO delays biofuel clause for time charters to spring 2026  

Maritime organisation pushes back publication to address safety, technical requirements, and industry feedback.
Aerial view of a container vessel. December 1, 2025
FuelEU Maritime regulation reshapes ship management contracts, DNV says  

DNV's Emissions Connect aims to provide neutral data for commercial negotiations under new rules.
Illustration of Scales of Justice with cargo ship and penalty block. November 28, 2025
FuelEU penalties spark contract disputes as first-year compliance costs emerge  

Shipowners and charterers negotiate biofuel handling, payment timing, and multiplier penalties under new regulations.
Jack Spyros Pringle, Lloyd’s Register. November 28, 2025
Marine fuel procurement becomes strategic imperative as regulatory pressures mount: LR  

Operators must adopt comprehensive fuel strategies amid supply constraints and compliance costs, says Lloyd's Register.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Edeniq, Inc. logo side by side. November 27, 2025
Edeniq joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Analytical technology firm to support ethanol-driven solutions across fuels and chemicals sectors.
NYK Line and BHP Group sign MoU. November 26, 2025
NYK Line and BHP renew partnership for dry bulk decarbonisation  

Japanese shipping firm and Australian resources company extend collaboration on alternative fuels and vessel safety.
Kota Orkid vessel during its maiden call at Singapore. November 26, 2025
PIL's LNG-fuelled Kota Orkid makes maiden call at Singapore  

Pacific International Lines deploys 8,200 TEU vessel on South West Africa route.
Baleària’s Cap de Barbaria vessel. November 26, 2025
Baleària to trial methanol-to-hydrogen system on electric ferry  

Spanish operator to test e-methanol reforming technology on Ibiza-Formentera route.
HMM Clover Naming Ceremony. November 26, 2025
HMM names second methanol-powered containership in 9,000 TEU series  

South Korean carrier adds HMM Clover to fleet of alternative fuel vessels.
Markus Virtasalo, ABB. November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB  

The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions.
Benny Hilström, WinGD. November 21, 2025
Where next for LNG fuel after IMO carbon pricing pause?  

WinGD’s Benny Hilström examines what lies ahead for LNG as a marine fuel.
Tristar Eco Voyager vessel. November 20, 2025
TotalEnergies charters hybrid lubricants bunkering barge for Fujairah operations  

Tristar-owned vessel combines electric and biofuel power to reduce emissions by up to 35%.
Coral Energy vessel. November 18, 2025
Gasum publishes daily price for FuelEU Maritime compliance units  

Nordic energy company aims to enhance transparency in the evolving regulation compliance market.
Chane Terminal Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam. November 17, 2025
Peninsula expands biofuel capabilities in Rotterdam  

Marine fuel supplier adds 30,000 cbm capacity, with plans to expand to 110,000 cbm in early 2026.
Methanol fuel safety guidelines graphic. November 13, 2025
ClassNK updates methanol fuel guidelines as alcohol-fuelled ship orders rise  

Japanese classification society releases revised safety requirements for methyl and ethyl alcohol-fuelled vessels.
AET and Samsung Heavy Industries logo side by side. November 11, 2025
AET orders two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries  

Singapore-based tanker operator to expand dual-fuel fleet with vessels featuring advanced efficiency and emissions reduction technologies.
Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm sign MoU. November 11, 2025
Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm launch green collaboration for fossil fuel-free shipping  

Estonian and Swedish ports sign MoU to promote sustainable maritime transport on Baltic Sea routes.
Steve Esau, Sea-LNG. November 10, 2025
Sea-LNG welcomes EU transport plan's recognition of methane decarbonisation pathway  

Industry coalition says STIP validates investments in LNG, bio-methane, and e-methane for shipping.
Illustration of green fuel production for ships and aircraft. November 6, 2025
Transport & Environment welcomes STIP but warns action needed by 2026 to secure e-fuels leadership  

EU transport plan takes steps to boost green fuel production for ships and planes.
Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line. November 4, 2025
Stena Line to acquire Wasaline ferry operations in Baltic Sea expansion  

Swedish ferry operator signs deal to take over Umeå–Vaasa route with bio-LNG-powered vessel.
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) new logo. November 4, 2025
CPN unveils new brand identity after 34 years in marine fuel supply  

Hong Kong bunker supplier launches rebrand centered on 'continuous evolution' and sustainable fuel solutions.
Tallink’s MyStar vessel. October 31, 2025
Tallink targets full bio-LNG transition for Baltic shuttle vessels within a year  

Estonian ferry operator aims to replace all fossil LNG with renewable fuel on the Helsinki-Tallinn route.
Naming ceremony of Wilhelmshaven Express. October 29, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd completes newbuild programme with delivery of dual-fuel vessel  

German carrier christens Wilhelmshaven Express, marking completion of 12-vessel Hamburg Express class series.
RCL vessel Piya Bhum. October 28, 2025
RCL completes maiden biofuel voyage with B24-VLSFO blend  

Thai container line uses biofuel blend on vessel sailing from Laem Chabang to Ho Chi Minh City.
China Sustainable Shipping Fuel Development Report 2025. October 28, 2025
China Classification Society releases sustainable marine fuel report  

Report examines global trends in green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and biofuels for maritime decarbonisation.
Steel cutting ceremony for Avenir LNG’s next 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel. October 27, 2025
Avenir LNG begins construction of second 20,000 cbm bunkering vessel in China  

Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Hull S1124 at Nantong CIMC facility.
Lars Lövsund, ScanOcean. October 27, 2025
ScanOcean completes first carbon inset transaction in new environmental service  

Bunker seller launches service enabling shipowners to use biofuels while cargo owners purchase emissions reductions.
LNG facility at Vestbase in Kristiansund. October 24, 2025
Molgas and NorSea Logistics reopen LNG facility in Kristiansund  

The reopened facility will supply LNG and bio-LNG to dual-fuel vessels operating in Norwegian waters.
Elenger Marine's LNG bunkering vessel Optimus alongside Brittany Ferries’ Saint-Malo. October 24, 2025
Titan delivers first liquefied biomethane to Saint-Malo ferry in Portsmouth  

Optimus tanker supplies Brittany Ferries' vessel with biomethane at UK port.
Gasum's LNG bunkering vessel Coralius. October 23, 2025
Gasum highlights how bio-LNG fleet generates compliance surplus  

Energy firm's four gas-powered vessels generate regulatory surplus for pooling service participants.
GEFO's chemical tanker Gioconda. October 23, 2025
GEFO bunkers biofuel for first time as Gioconda runs on B100 UCOME  

German shipping company takes maiden step into biofuel bunkering with used cooking oil biodiesel.
Seaspan Garibaldi vessel. October 22, 2025
Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy complete first bio-LNG STS loading in Long Beach  

Companies demonstrate renewable marine fuel delivery following strategic partnership announcement last month.
Green Cadiz alongside Norwegian Aqua. October 21, 2025
Repsol and NCLH sign 8-year renewable fuel supply deal for Barcelona  

Agreement covers biofuels from 2026 and renewable methanol from 2029 for cruise operations.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters. 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.
Propeller Fuels logo. October 17, 2025
Propeller Fuels seeks bunker trader in Athens  

UK-based marine fuel supplier recruiting trader/supply trader in Greece.
Stena Connecta namegiving ceremony. October 16, 2025
Stena Line names new hybrid ferry with methanol capability for Irish Sea route  

Stena Connecta uses a multi-hybrid propulsion system enabling the use of battery power, biofuel, and methanol.
LNG carrier Coral Energy. October 15, 2025
Klaipėda LNG terminal completes Baltic's first virtual biomethane liquefaction  

Operation involved bio-LNG being loaded onto gas carrier with virtual biomethane liquefaction at terminal.
Container ship UNI-ASSURE Panama. October 14, 2025
Green fuel producers urge IMO to adopt Net-Zero Framework with e-fuel incentives  

Twenty companies call for policy certainty ahead of extraordinary IMO session this week.
Illustration of eMethanol Production Process by Liquid Wind. October 14, 2025
Swedish funding secured for e-methanol plant pre-engineering  

Swedish Energy Agency backs Örnsköldsvik e-fuel facility through green transition programme.
Render of Petroineos’ new bunker vessel for southern France. October 14, 2025
Petroineos orders two new bunker vessels for southern France operations  

Vessels will handle conventional and low-carbon fuels, including biofuels and e-methanol, from 2028.
Rendering of LNG bunkering vessel Avenir TBN. October 9, 2025
ExxonMobil enters LNG bunkering with two vessels planned for 2027  

Energy company to charter vessels from Avenir LNG and Evalend Shipping for marine fuel operations.
Concept illustration of biofuel and renewable energy production. October 9, 2025
Study claims biofuels emit 16% more CO2 than fossil fuels they replace  

Transport & Environment report challenges biofuels as climate solution ahead of COP30.
Wallenius Sol vessel Botnia Enabler. October 9, 2025
Wallenius Sol joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool as bio-LNG generator  

Partnership aims to help shipping companies meet EU carbon intensity requirements through bio-LNG pooling.
Berkel AHK Logo. October 9, 2025
Berkel AHK joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

German ethanol producer becomes founding member of industry association focused on marine fuel applications.
Illustration of methanol chemical container in front of a cargo ship. October 9, 2025
BIMCO adopts methanol bunkering annex with sustainability and safety provisions  

New contractual framework addresses GHG intensity limits and toxic handling procedures for methanol marine fuel.
Brazil flag. October 9, 2025
Petrobras extends marine fuel advance sales period to 20 days  

Brazilian firm extends booking window for bunker purchases from 15 to 20 days.
Molgas begins bio-LNG bunkering operations at Port of Le Havre. October 9, 2025
Molgas begins bio-LNG bunkering operations at Le Havre  

Energy supplier secures long-term permit for operations at France's top container port.
Burando Energies appoints new board of directors. October 9, 2025
Burando Energies appoints new board to drive energy transition growth  

Rotterdam-based energy company forms four-member leadership team, including new CEO Ruben Blok.
SEA-LNG highlights emissions reductions in LNG-powered shipping. October 8, 2025
SEA-LNG claims LNG emissions cuts ahead of IMO meeting  

Coalition says methane slip reductions and biomethane growth support decarbonisation pathway.
IPCO Power’s FID Improver. October 8, 2025
Goltens and IPCO Power partner on fuel system optimisation solutions  

Partnership combines homogenisation technology with global engineering services to help shipowners achieve efficiency gains.
InfraVia, Titan Energy Holding and Molgas Energy Logo side by side. October 8, 2025
Molgas completes acquisition of Titan Clean Fuels to create European LNG bunkering network  

Deal creates fleet of seven LNG bunkering vessels and network of supply locations.
Baleària vessel being bunkered by road tank wagon (RTW) October 3, 2025
Baleària switches three ferries to exclusive bio-LNG operation  

Spanish ferry operator uses renewable fuel on Barcelona-Alcudia-Ciutadella and Málaga-Melilla routes until December 2025.
IBIA and BIMCO logo side by side. October 3, 2025
IBIA launches follow-up survey on bunker licensing and mass flow meter impact  

Survey examines progress since 2022 on fuel quality transparency and regulatory alignment.
AIP Handover Ceremony for the Methanol Superstorage tank design. October 1, 2025
ClassNK and Panama approve methanol tank design that almost doubles capacity  

SRC's Methanol Superstorage technology uses a sandwich plate system to increase shipboard fuel storage by 85%.
Illustration of liquid with the word 'Ethanol' inside rectangle. September 30, 2025
WinGD to launch first ethanol-fuelled marine two-stroke engine in 2026  

Deliveries planned for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027.
Green Future receiving methanol fuel via STS transfer on September 28, 2025. September 30, 2025
NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea  

Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM engine. September 24, 2025
Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine  

Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
MOL's capesize bulk carrier Lambert Maru. September 23, 2025
MOL capesize bulker begins first biofuel voyage for Anglo American  

Japanese shipping firm uses B30 biodiesel blend on Lambert Maru under carbon inset programme.
NYK Line logo. September 22, 2025
NYK Line completes six-month biofuel trial with 'no technical issues'  

Project LOTUS demonstrates B24 biofuel maintains ISO standards during extended storage and operation.
Illustration of the Explora V, Explora Journeys' fifth ship. September 18, 2025
Destinations revealed for 2027 launch of LNG-powered Explora V  

Fifth vessel in Explora Journeys fleet to make calls in Mediterranean, then travel east to Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.
Coral Energy, part of Anthony Veder's LNG carrier fleet. September 18, 2025
Anthony Veder and Gasum expand bio-LNG partnership for FuelEU Maritime compliance  

Two LNG carriers join Nordic energy company's compliance pool as surplus generators.
Header image for ABS 2025 Sustainability Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: Vision Meets Reality. September 16, 2025
ABS chief urges IMO to pause Net-Zero Framework over fuel availability concerns  

Christopher Wiernicki says LNG and biofuels are 'mission critical' to shipping decarbonisation success.
Quadrise production process — illustration. September 16, 2025
Quadrise appoints veteran Peter Borup as CEO to drive commercialisation  

Former Maersk executive to lead decarbonisation technology company from October 1.
Birdseye view of containership. September 15, 2025
Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to incentivize low-emission transits  

New reservation category prioritizes dual-fuel vessels capable of using alternative fuels from November.
Van Oord's Vox Apolonia. September 15, 2025
Van Oord deploys bio-LNG dredger for Dutch coastal project  

First bio-LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger operation begins in the Netherlands.
Wilhelmshaven Express, Hapag-Lloyd. September 12, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell  

Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.
Aurora Expeditions' Sylvia Earle. September 11, 2025
Aurora Expeditions claims 90% GHG reduction in landmark HVO trials  

Sylvia Earle said to be the first Infinity-class ship to trial HVO biofuel.
Manja Ostertag, Bunker Holding. September 11, 2025
Bunker Holding executive to address biofuels at Berlin event  

Manja Ostertag will discuss production scaling and supply chain integration at September forum.
Hormuz Marine GCC recognition ceremony Kuwait. September 8, 2025
Hormuz Marine receives GCC recognition as bunkering provider  

Company honoured at Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Kuwait.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) headquarters. September 5, 2025
Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus  

New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation.
Sleipner RoRo dual-fuel concept. September 4, 2025
New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled  

Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.
Ship with Samsung branding. September 3, 2025
Wärtsilä wins repeat order for ethane carrier systems from Samsung Heavy  

Finnish group to provide cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for five vessels bound for Thailand route.
Harry S. Banga, The Caravel Group. September 2, 2025
Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels  

Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
Furetank tanker vessel with gas tank on deck. August 29, 2025
Furetank switches EU fleet to biomethane under new FuelEU regulations  

Swedish tanker operator claims 150-200% emissions reduction through mass-balanced biogas agreement.
Aurora Botnia leaving harbor. August 28, 2025
Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry  

Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
Norwegian Prima August 28, 2025
Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends  

Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025.
Gasum barge and Viking Line vessel. August 27, 2025
Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool  

Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
Gasum trucks alongside vessel August 27, 2025
Gasum completes first LNG bunkering operation at Tolkkinen, Finland  

Energy company extends LNG supply services to vessels calling at ports in Porvoo region.
Bunkering of the Glovis Selene car carrier. July 14, 2025
Shell completes first LNG bunkering operation with Hyundai Glovis in Singapore  

Energy major supplies fuel to South Korean logistics firm's dual-fuel vessel.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) vessel. July 14, 2025
CPN delivers first B30 marine gasoil to OOCL in Hong Kong  

Chimbusco Pan Nation claims to be first in region to supply all grades of ISCC-EU certified marine biofuel.
Sogestran's fuel supply vessel, the Anatife, at the port of Belle-Île-en-Mer. July 11, 2025
Sogestran's HVO-powered tanker achieves 78% CO2 reduction on French island fuel runs  

Small tanker Anatife saves fuel while supplying Belle-Île and Île d'Yeu.
The inland LNG bunker vessel LNG London. 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.
The M.V. COSCO Shipping Yangpu, China's first methanol dual-fuel containership. July 11, 2025
Cosco vessel completes maiden green methanol bunkering at Yangpu  

China's first methanol dual-fuel containership refuels with green methanol derived from urban waste.
Carsten Ladekjær, CEO of Glander International Bunkering. July 10, 2025
Glander International Bunkering reports stable performance amid regulatory changes  

Bunker trader achieves $3bn turnover and $22m pre-tax earnings for fiscal 2024-25.
Lease agreement between Inter Terminals Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg, signed on July 1st. Pictured: Göran Eriksson, CEO of the Port of Gothenburg (left) and Johan Zettergren, Managing Director of Inter Terminals Sweden (right). July 1, 2025
New Gothenburg lease an opportunity to expand green portfolio: Inter Terminals  

Bunker terminal operator eyes tank conversion and construction projects for renewable products.
Map of US Gulf. June 27, 2025
Peninsula extends US Gulf operation offshore  

Supplier to focus on Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) in strategy to serve growing client base.
Port of Gothenburg Energy Port. May 15, 2025
Swedish biomethane bunkered in Gothenburg  

Test delivery performed by St1 and St1 Biokraft, who aim to become large-scale suppliers.
Petrobras logo. May 13, 2025
Petrobras confirms prompt availability of VLS B24 at Rio Grande  

Lead time for barge deliveries currently five days.
Preemraff Göteborg, Preem's wholly owned refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden. March 31, 2025
VARO Energy expands renewable portfolio with Preem acquisition  

All-cash transaction expected to complete in the latter half of 2025.
Pictured: Biofuel is supplied to NYK Line's Noshiro Maru. The vessel tested biofuel for Tohoku Electric Power in a landmark first for Japan. February 12, 2025
NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test  

Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company.
Stanley George, VPS Group Technical and Science Manager, VPS. January 30, 2025
How to engineer and manage green shipping fuels | Stanley George, VPS  

Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use.
Terminal Aquaviário de Rio Grande (TERIG), operated by Transpetro. January 29, 2025
Petrobras secures ISCC EU RED certification for B24 biofuel blend at Rio Grande  

Blend consisting of 24% FAME is said to have been rigorously tested to meet international standards.
Avenir LNG logo on sea background. January 28, 2025
Stolt-Nielsen to fully control Avenir LNG with acquisition  

Share purchase agreement to buy all shares from Golar LNG and Aequitas.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. December 4, 2024
Methanol as a marine fuel | Steve Bee, VPS  

How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships.
A screenshot taken from Peninsula's homepage on October 4, 2024. October 4, 2024
Peninsula to receive first of four tankers in Q2 2025  

Methanol-ready vessels form part of bunker supplier's fleet renewal programme.
Chart showing percentage of off-spec and on-spec samples by fuel type, according to VPS. October 2, 2024
Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS  

Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards.
Hercules Tanker Management and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sign bunker vessel agreement September 18, 2024
Peninsula CEO seals deal to build LNG bunker vessel  

Agreement signed through shipping company Hercules Tanker Management.
Chart showing percentage of fuel samples by ISO 8217 version, according to VPS. July 8, 2024
ISO 8217:2024 'a major step forward' | Steve Bee, VPS  

Revision of international marine fuel standard has addressed a number of the requirements associated with newer fuels, says Group Commercial Director.
Carsten Ladekjær, CEO of Glander International Bunkering. July 4, 2024
EBT down 45.8% for Glander International Bunkering  

CFO lauds 'resilience' as firm highlights decarbonization achievements over past year.
Anders Grønborg, CEO of KPI OceanConnect. July 2, 2024
KPI OceanConnect posts 59% drop in pre-tax profit  

Diminished earnings and revenue as sales volume rises by 1m tonnes.
Bunker delivery at anchorage. May 17, 2024
Bunker Holding launches carbon insetting capability  

Supplier aims to help buyers overcome the relative higher cost of alternative fuels via cost sharing.
The chemical tanker Aalborg at the Port of Barcelona. April 24, 2024
Peninsula launches B100 bunker vessel in Barcelona  

Chemical tanker Aalborg capable of supplying up to 100% bio component.
Peninsula office. April 22, 2024
Peninsula confirms maiden B30 deal in Zeebrugge  

NYK carrier refuelled with biofuel comprising 30% UCOME.
Algebra illustration. January 16, 2024
ISO 8217 formula 'not suitable' for gauging FAME fuel energy content: VPS  

Accurate measurement can only be determined using calorimetry, says testing firm.
Water drop on body of water, creating a ripple effect. January 8, 2024
Will the EU ETS move prices and inspire innovation?  

Examining whether carbon pricing is likely to have an effect on emissions reduction.
Worm's eye view of four stone structures during daytime. December 11, 2023
Four cornerstones for a regulatory environment for sustainable fuels  

An analysis of the World Shipping Council's paper to IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
Maerk's first large (16,000 TEU) methanol-enabled vessel. November 22, 2023
Maersk signs green methanol deal with China's Goldwind  

Agreed annual volume of 500KT for Maersk's first 12 large methanol-fuelled ships.
UECC logo. November 15, 2023
Formula for change: UECC solution for EU ETS gives clients clarity on emission costs | UECC  

Short-sea shipper calls for EU ETS formula based on 'Ro-Ro GHG Emissions Accounting Guidance'
The 28508-grt asphalt tanker Bitu Atlantic. October 11, 2023
Rubis receives first biofuel delivery  

Collaboration between Cepsa and Glander International Bunkering in supply of FAME and fuel oil blend.
Jesper Sørensen, Global Head of Alternative Fuels and Carbon Markets at KPI OceanConnect. September 21, 2023
KPI OceanConnect and Uni-Tankers complete biofuel trial  

Particulate matter emissions reduced by up to 42% compared to LSMGO, results show.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. September 15, 2023
World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip  

Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam.
Graphic summarizing Maersk's deal with OCI Global to secure methanol for the maiden voyage of the world's first methanol-enabled container vessel. June 13, 2023
Maersk procures fuel for world's first methanol-enabled boxship  

Deal signed with OCI Global for 21,500 km maiden voyage.
Hapag-Lloyd containers on board the Antwerpen Express. 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.
EU negotiators agreed to give member states the choice of two targets for renewable transport fuels. March 31, 2023
EU ups renewable energy requirements for 2030  

Agreement criticised for not phasing out soy and palm oil biofuels.
EU flag. March 24, 2023
EU agrees new rules on cleaner marine fuels  

Fuel mix to have at least 2% non-biological renewable fuels by 2034.