Mixing biofuels and VLSFOs might lead to stability/compatibility issues

Aderco, a fuel treatment technology specialist with roots originating from the maritime industry, is in the midst of conducting comprehensive tests on biofuel oxidation and its compatibility with Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) material. “Biofuels, at the moment, is shipping’s most credible and cost-effective means towards decarbonisation,” states Philippe Lecloux, Aderco Group Head of

EU sees biofuel consumption fall by 2031

Biofuel consumption in the European Union is set to fall by 2031 as road transport moves away from fossil fuel, while palm oil imports would plummet, slashed by stricter environment regulation, the European Commission said on Thursday. In its 2021-2031 Agricultural Outlook, the Commission projected that EU biodiesel use will fall 24% to 14.3 billion

Major fossil fuel investors are California’s public pensions

California’s climate-conscious policies aren’t matched by the investment choices of its largest public pension funds, according to a report from two environmental groups. Of the 14 top US pension funds analyzed by Stand.earth and Climate Safe Pensions Network, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, known as Calpers, and California State Teachers’ Retirement System, known as CalSTRS,

Methane regulations were one victory of the Glasgow climate talks. What comes next?

This year’s global climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, came with the usual sense of anticlimax: lots of lofty rhetoric, too little action. But world leaders made at least one meaningful pledge. More than 100 nations, including the United States, committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% by the end of decade. This commitment is a

LNG bunker fuels are only transitionary: Will hydrogen take over in the long run?

LNG bunker fuels are gaining traction as a way to reduce emissions “right here and right now” among many members of the shipping community. However, it’s only ever going to be a bridging fuel. In its latest weekly report, Gibson said that “the world is changing rapidly around us. One thing that has significantly changed

Renewable energy is getting cheaper, it could replace fossil fuels soon

The global energy sector has an impressive record of scaling-up renewables like wind and solar – but it is not so good at predicting future price changes of the clean energy these renewables produce, according to a new report. Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Institute of New Economic Thinking suggest early pricing prediction models

Methanol’s growing traction as alternative shipping fuel

Among the mix of possible alternative fuels available for marine use, methanol—a chemical building block for hundreds of everyday products—is fast emerging as an attractive option for shipping companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and meet sector-wide emissions targets. In November 2020, the International Maritime Organization announced that it aims to reduce absolute shipping

The VLSFO crack in Asia fuel oil rises to more than a week high

Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose to their highest level in more than a week on Friday, and traders expect the market to remain tight until the end of this month. The front-month VLSFO crack against Dubai crude came to $14.62 per barrel during Asian trade on Friday, the largest

New bunker terminal launched at port of Duqm

Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) says the opening of a new bunker terminal at the Port of Duqm marks the first step in its quest to be a top Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) marine fuels supplier by 2027. The new terminal will offer high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and

Methanol market is projected to increase $66.06 bn by 2030

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