Tag: biofuels

DNV has released a technical update on the use of biofuels or biofuel blends to clarify the regulatory status and other considerations on the usage of such fuels. Seeing that biofuels are one of many ways to comply with the IMO’s strategy on the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) emissions from ships, DNV provides a summary of regulatory issues, safety and operational aspects.

Methanex Corporation (Methanex) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have announced the dual-fuel vessel "Cajun Sun" successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol. The voyage is an example of how Methanex and MOL are collaborating to demonstrate the viability of methanol as a marine fuel with a pathway to net-zero emissions.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced that has conducted the trial use of B24 marine biofuel comprising 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), which was supplied by integrated energy company bp to the Capesize bulker “CAPE TSUBAKI” with the cooperation of the charterer, JFE Steel Corporation.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the successful completion of the biofuel trial onboard Mol endowment.

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully completed trialling two supply chains of biofuel blends sourced from different origins. The supply chain trials encompassed tracing biofuels from their production sites outside Singapore, to Singapore where the fuels were blended and bunkered.

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has successfully completed its first refueling of a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in Singapore with sustainable, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester)-based, marine biofuel.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America’s transportation.

MPC Container Ships (MPCC) and INERATEC have signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen, with delivery set to start in 2024.

According to a recent study on behalf of Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s oil majors’ investments in biofuels refining are eight times bigger than hydrogen.

GoodFuels has successfully delivered 140mt of 100% biofuel to AIDAprima, enhancing its partnership with Carnival Corporation’s AIDA Cruises brand.