Tag: biofuels

Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly less fuel in Rotterdam; 9.9 million tonnes in 2023 compared to 10.6 million tonnes in 2022.

On 18th January 2024, Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Co., Ltd. (CPN), supplied 800 metric tonnes of ISCC-EU certified B24 marine biofuel to “UNITED CROWN”, a NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd vessel.

As of 15 January 2024, the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) established by the European Commission is open for online registration.

The ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Regulatory News report provides background information and guidance for the use of biofuels for Class, EU and IMO requirements.

VPS published a white paper covering one specific test parameter: the energy content of biofuels. Energy Content is a key parameter, representing the amount of heat transferred within the combustion chamber during the burn process and indicates the available energy from the fuel.

Yanmar Power Technology Co., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment.

Bunker One has successfully supplied B100 biofuel to Color Line's SuperSpeed 1 and 2 ferries over the past month, which has reportedly resulted in an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions on average.

Starting 2024, NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term use of biofuels in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels.

Maritec Pte Ltd has tested seven samples from four different suppliers representing HSD and Bio Distillate grade deliveries in Indonesia with flashpoint as low as 35°C for the period of 10 December 2023 to 19 December 202

VARO Energy and Höegh Autoliners have announced a strategic partnership focused on supplying biofuels for deep-sea transportation from Europe.