Tag: biofuels

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has successfully bunkered 100% biofuel on one of its vessels, signalling the company's transition to greener fuels. 

Lloyd’s Register has published its Fuel Quality Report 2024, which highlights critical insights into marine fuel quality and its implications for the maritime industry.

Wan Hai has announced the launch of biofuels across its global fleet, starting with the WAN HAI 510, which operates on the CI6 route between the Far East and India.

Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has outlined its short-term and long-term business plans, focusing on alternative energy sources such as biofuels and the development of carbon transport and storage capabilities.

Ocean Group has announced the adoption of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for all its port towing operations in British Columbia.

NORDEN and BHP have entered into a lower CO2 emission biofuel arrangement for approximately 1,000 tonnes of 100% biofuel (B100) to be used on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia to Rotterdam, Netherlands on the Capesize vessel NORD Steel.

On September 11th, a new bio-LNG plant by Attero and Nordsol, that is expected to produce fuel for the maritime industry, was inaugurated in Wilp, Netherlands.

Dr. Roberta Cenni, Head of Biofuels at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), emphasizes the significant role that biofuels can play in the maritime industry's journey toward decarbonization.

At the SMM trade fair, DNV awarded Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement - recognizing the company’s use of B100 in a recent voyage.

As the maritime industry accelerates its pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen has garnered significant attention as a potential alternative fuel, particularly in its compressed and liquefied forms (LH2).