Tag: biofuels

Integr8 Fuels has announced they have been awarded certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme for the trading of biofuels.

KPI OceanConnect has supplied 200 metric tons of B24 VLSFO to the bulk carrier GCL Tapi for ArcelorMittal at Fujairah Port, UAE.

CSL has achieved a significant milestone in its Great Lakes biofuel initiative, logging 75,000 running hours on B100 biofuel over four years.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and DP World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop biofuel solutions to decarbonise supply chains.

 U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced the “Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act,” legislation that would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going vessels.

ECSA welcomes the outcome of yesterday’s European Parliament vote on the new CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles and the rejection of the Carbon Correction Factor (CCF) for trucks. The introduction of a CCF would artificially increase demand for biofuels and RFNBOs for trucks.

The Indian Ship Registry has issued new Merchant Shipping Notice including requirement for the use of bio-fuel and its blends onboard, highlighting that for any bio-fuel used, its specification is required to be compatible with the machinery and equipment, and compliant with the applicable statutory requirements.

According to NGO Transport and Environment (T&E), including biofuels and e-fuels in road transport would reduce available volumes for hard-to-decarbonise sectors, while doing nothing to bring down e-fuel prices for aviation and shipping.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, in collaboration with GS Caltex, conducted a trial with a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) at the Port of Masan, using B30 HSFO biofuel. 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that a 499 GT coastal vessel, Tetsuun Maru No.1, was successfully operated using biofuel made by mixing waste cooking oil directly with heavy fuel oil.