Marine Biofuels News

CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and the global drive for emissions reduction, these kits deliver a straightforward, secure, and sustainable retrofit solution specifically…
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ADM has successfully completed its first global B100 biofuel trial voyage onboard the MV Harvest Rain, a major step forward in our lower-carbon logistics journey. For five days off the coast of Brazil, teams worked together to test how 100% biofuel performs in real-world conditions, from storage and purification to engine performance and crew operations. Marine transport is vital to ADM’s…
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DP World has bunkered the first harbour tug to use 100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel at London Gateway, in collaboration with Svitzer. Svitzer Thames handles some of the world’s largest container ships at the port, and switching from marine diesel to HVO can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 700 metric tonnes annually, while also improving local air quality. By transitioning to this…
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Arkas Line has underlined the critical role that sustainable biofuels can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime transport across the Mediterranean, following its participation at the Mediterranean Decarbonisation Meetings in Marseille. Bringing together representatives from the public sector, private industry and financial institutions across 11 Mediterranean countries, the event…
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The global shipping industry is entering a decisive phase in its shift toward low‑carbon fuels, with biofuels emerging as one of the most practical and immediately deployable solutions. At the Biofuels in Shipping seminar in Istanbul, Arkas Bunker and DB Tarımsal Enerji highlighted how domestic production capacity, certified supply chains, and real‑world operational experience are…
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Kvasir Technologies has raised €10 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its climate‑neutral marine fuel, bringing a significant boost to one of shipping’s most promising decarbonisation technologies. The round introduces European Energy as a new investor and strategic partner, joining existing backers EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. Alongside…
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ExxonMobil has successfully supplied a B30 0.50% sulphur marine residual fuel blend (B30 VLSFO), made using fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) Distillation Residue, to Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The bio marine fuel blend was bunkered by the vehicle carrier Titus in Zeebrugge ahead of the sea trial, marking a significant milestone in ExxonMobil’s journey towards supplying the marine industry with lower…
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Danish biofuel innovator Kvasir Technologies has raised €10 million in a Series A round led by new investor European Energy, with continued backing from EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. The funding will accelerate the scale‑up and commercialisation of the company’s climate‑neutral marine fuel, produced from non‑edible lignin‑based residues. Alongside the investment, Kvasir…
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XFuel has been awarded a €4.1 million grant from Catalonia’s Nuclear Transition Fund, managed by Catalan regional agency Acció. The funding will support the development of a new fuel production facility in Catalonia, contributing directly to the economic regeneration of communities facing the future closure of the Ascó and Vandellós nuclear power plants. XFuel’s investment in the…
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Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions that SGL offers, which enables the global freight forwarder’s customers to take immediate and…
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Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has released a policy report which details the impact the integration of the RED III directive will have on the maritime industry as member states continue in their efforts to transpose its provisions into national legislation. Following significant revisions to the RED in 2023, as part of the EU’s Fit for 55 package, member states are required to…
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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 the…
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CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps - a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and the global drive for emissions reduction, these kits deliver a straightforward, secure, and sustainable…
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