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September 18, 2026
Ethanol edges into shipping’s fuel mix as methanol crossover eases adoption barriers Rising interest from cargo owners, shared technology with methanol and Brazilian production growth push ethanol beyond regional niche status. |
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September 16, 2026
K Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register to jointly develop ethanol-fuelled tanker design The pair will assess an ethanol-fuelled 50,000 dwt MR tanker, targeting Approval in Principle from LR. |
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September 11, 2026
WinGD wins order for dual-fuel alcohol engines for Polaris Shipping Newcastlemax fleet Four-engine order giving shipowner methanol and ethanol fuel flexibility. |
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September 10, 2026
HMM signs KRW 4.7 trillion long-term iron ore contract with Vale Latest contract backed by tri-fuel Newcastlemax newbuilds capable of operating on methanol, ethanol and conventional marine fuel. |
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September 3, 2026
Everllence completes R&D testing for world's first ethanol-powered very large ore carrier engine G80 tri-fuel engine is bound for a Vale-chartered ore carrier, with delivery set for early 2027. |
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August 27, 2026
IBIA to host marine fuels forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week Event to explore the practical and commercial realities surrounding a range of alternative fuels. |
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August 25, 2026
GEA and DNV launch three-year ethanol data intelligence partnership Collaboration will integrate structured global ethanol production data into DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform. |
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August 20, 2026
Ethanol gains traction as a marine fuel, WinGD says, citing Shandong and Maersk Engine maker WinGD says ethanol is ready for maritime use as early orders and IMO recognition build momentum. |
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August 19, 2026
ClassNK revises alternative fuels guidelines to address hydrogen, methanol and ethanol safety requirements Updated guidelines incorporate IMO hydrogen rules and new structural standards for alcohol fuel tanks. |
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August 11, 2026
CSSC units sign contract for four tri-fuel ore carriers Ships feature a tri-fuel propulsion system combining ethanol, methanol and fuel oil. |
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July 24, 2026
Rotterdam records 0.4% rise in total throughput for H1 2026 LNG throughput up 1.7% to 6.4m tonnes, with exports increase attributed partly to greater use of LNG as a marine fuel. |
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July 16, 2026
Maersk bunkers large dual-fuel vessel with 100% ethanol in Barcelona Ocean carrier scales up ethanol bunkering in bid to broaden its low-emission fuel strategy. |
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July 14, 2026
Bunker One completes Latin America’s first bioethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel 500,000-litre delivery at Santos marks a first for bioethanol as a marine fuel. |
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June 30, 2026
Heinrich Wegener joins Global Ethanol Association German family-owned bunker firm joins industry body to support ethanol and methanol adoption. |
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June 9, 2026
Maersk conducts large-scale ethanol bunkering trial on Laura Maersk in Rotterdam A.P. Moller – Maersk has conducted a barge-delivered ethanol bunkering operation as part of ongoing fuel trials. |
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May 25, 2026
X-Press Feeders trials ethanol-methanol blend in Rotterdam Container operator tests 10-90 ethanol-methanol fuel mix aboard Eco Levant vessel. |
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May 20, 2026
WinGD secures first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going vessels Swiss power firm to supply dual-fuel engines for two ore carriers operating under Vale charter. |
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May 8, 2026
Shipping Corridor partners convene to discuss decarbonisation and digitalisation Participants examine voluntary market mechanisms, book-and-claim concepts and sustainable fuels. |
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April 27, 2026
AET outlines multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy at Marine Money 2026 Tanker operator highlights innovative commercial arrangements with charterers to share decarbonisation risks and rewards. |
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April 23, 2026
SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage has received RINA Type Approval Space-efficient fuel tank system has gained formal certification, enabling methanol adoption without sacrificing storage capacity. |
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April 21, 2026
Shipping groups urge IMO to agree global GHG rules ahead of critical meeting Seven industry associations call for unified approach to avoid overlapping regional decarbonization schemes. |
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April 17, 2026
Global Ethanol Association to present on ethanol marine fuel at London shipping expo Morten Thomas Jacobsen will discuss ethanol fuel trials and maritime decarbonisation challenges in June. |
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March 30, 2026
Retrofit capability expands as regulatory uncertainty slows alternative-fuel conversions Lloyd’s Register warns delayed conversions could compress demand into a narrower, costlier timeframe as the fleet ages. |
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March 27, 2026
IBIA to host workshop on ethanol and methanol marine fuels during Singapore Maritime Week Half-day event will examine alcohol-based fuel pathways and integration into shipping’s multi-fuel landscape. |
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March 24, 2026
WinGD to host webinar on methanol- and ethanol-flexible fuel engine technology Engine manufacturer will discuss market outlook, regulations and operational experience with alcohol-based marine fuels. |
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February 26, 2026
Everllence and Vale partner on ethanol-powered marine engine development Brazilian mining company to develop dual-fuel ethanol engines based on ME-LGI platform. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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November 27, 2025
Edeniq joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member Analytical technology firm to support ethanol-driven solutions across fuels and chemicals sectors. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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%. |
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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. |
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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. |
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September 5, 2025
Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation. |
