NORDEN Adds Two More Fuel-Efficient MPP Vessels to Growing Fleet

NORDEN has confirmed agreements for two additional 17,500 deadweight tonnage (dwt) multipurpose (MPP) vessels, expanding its fleet dedicated to the Projects & Parcelling segment. The vessels, secured through long-term leases with purchase options, are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This development follows the recent addition of two similar MPP vessels and forms part

SK Incheon Petrochem Launches South Korea’s First B30 Biofuel Marine Fuel to Support Maritime Decarbonisation

In a significant move towards cleaner maritime operations, SK Incheon Petrochem has introduced South Korea’s first B30 biofuel-based marine fuel, aligning with global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector. The company began supplying the B30 fuel on April 26, marking a milestone in its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The newly

Government aims at 30% ethanol blending with petrol by 2030

The Indian Union government is reportedly targeting 30% ethanol blending with petrol by 2030 to reduce dependence on imported oil further while addressing environmental concerns. Ethanol, a byproduct of sugarcane processing, can be mixed with petrol, cutting down on fossil fuel consumption and reducing harmful carbon emissions. One of the primary biofuels, ethanol is naturally

Baltic Exchange introduces biofuel blends in latest expansion of its emissions calculator

Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG, green methanol, green hydrogen and green ammonia have all been added to the calculator, either

COSCO SHIPPING sets new record for biofuel bunkering

COSCO SHIPPING has established a new record for biofuel bunkering, with its vessels COSCO ASIA and NEW LOS ANGELES refueling with B24 marine biofuel oil. COSCO ASIA took on 2,400 tons at the Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal, setting a new single-refueling record for Fujian Port, while NEW LOS ANGELES refueled with 5,400 tons at

Vopak Horizon Fujairah achieves milestone with completion of biofuel operations in UAE

Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited successfully completed the company’s first ISCC Certified bio-bunkering supply operations in the UAE, supporting the country’s net-zero by 2050 strategy.This marks a significant milestone in advancing the maritime industry’s decarbonisation journey by fostering more sustainable fuel bunkering supply chain solutions. The success of this biofuel bunkering is driven by the solid

Thailand conducts its first biofuel bunkering

At Laem Chabang Port in Sriracha, Chonburi, Bangchak Sriracha (BSRC) delivered B24 Marine Biofuel, weighing 470 metric tons, to the IRIS LEADER (NYK LINE).  The B24 Marine Biofuel, which is made up of 0.5% S Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 24% UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester), is a low-emission substitute that does

India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target by February: Hardeep Singh Puri

By February 2025, India is anticipated to reach the 20% ethanol blending goal, according to the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The goal of achieving 20% base fuel blending was originally scheduled to be accomplished by 2030, but it was later changed to be accomplished by the end of 2025. “We are not

Norway first to operate F-35 on blended biofuel

Norway has become the first country to operate the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The milestone was undertaken at the RNoAF’s Ørland air base, home to the 132 Air Wing’s two F-35A squadrons. Although a second demonstration flight was cancelled due to adverse weather, the RNoAF had successfully

IIT Guwahati develops technology to convert methane, carbon dioxide into biofuel

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. The research, co-authored by Prof Debasish Das and Dr Krishna Kalyani Sahoo, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, has been published in Fuel, a journal by Elsevier.