Marine Biofuels News

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, China’s largest fuel supplier SINOPEC Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum, and Japan’s Marubeni Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. Announced in December, the agreement represents a collaborative step to support the wider adoption of lower-carbon fuels in the maritime sector. Under…
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Petrobras has signed a landmark agreement with Odfjell to supply marine biofuels, marking a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of global shipping and the advancement of sustainable maritime energy solutions. The agreement represents one of the first large-scale marine biofuel supply arrangements involving Petrobras and underscores the company’s strategic commitment to expanding…
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The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI), a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the Renewable Fuels Association and the American Biogas Council (ABC), has officially launched. The new group plans to work with President Trump’s Administration and Congress to establish strong policies that accelerate the use of American-made energy and biofuels in the global…
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Maersk is exploring ways to diversify its low-emission fuel portfolio by testing ethanol in a dual-fuel methanol engine aboard the container vessel Laura Mærsk. Following a successful initial trial, the company is now blending 50% ethanol with 50% methanol in upcoming tests. The first trial, conducted in October and November, used a 10% ethanol and 90% e-methanol blend, confirming that ethanol…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has completed one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend at the port of Piraeus. The delivery, coordinated by World Fuel Services in collaboration with Greek supplier EKO, highlights how international cooperation is enabling the cruise sector to reduce emissions today.…
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