This whitepaper provides information for the consideration of marine liquid biofuels as “drop-in” fuel options for replacing conventional marine diesel, marine gas oil (MGO), or residual fuel oils, such as
Biofuels are used in shipping as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. They can be blended with traditional
Additionally, biofuel made up around 6% of all marine fuel sold, the agency said, thus achieving Norway''s 2025 biofuel mandate for domestic shipping.
To investigate the role of bio-marine fuels in the ongoing decarbonization transition of international shipping, this report examines key challenges such as technological advancements, feedstock
This paper covers FAME and HVO, two of the favoura-ble biofuel options available to the marine industry. The paper focuses on the advantages and challenges con-nected to treatment and
Storage company Vopak has commissioned 40,000m³ of capacity at its 1.34m³ Sebarok terminal in Singapore for the blending of biofuels into marine fuels.
Shippers including Maersk and mining giant Vale are turning to ethanol as a marine fuel to cut emissions as abundant supply and lower cost make it more attractive than other low-carbon
Athens, Greece | June 5, 2026 – In a major development for the alternative marine fuels market, South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has officially secured an Approval in
Several ships in Singapore and Rotterdam reported operational problems in recent months after using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency CTI
BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry
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Over the last few years, the use of biofuels has evolved to become an integral element of the marine bunker market. This growth has been led primarily
Among the fuel alternatives, biofuels have been iden-tified as a low-carbon option that is relatively easy for the shipping sector to adopt as a short-term measure. Several biofuel types are already available,
This study reviews some engineering-oriented biofuel applications that seem to effectively minimize BC emissions from marine propulsion systems without sacrifice of the operational
BIMCO has published a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties 2026 that places fuel-quality obligations and liability rules into a standard contract framework for owners and charterers
To reduce the emissions from the whole shipping industry more fundamentally, this review evaluates the viability of five alternative marine fuels — liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol,
Liquid biofuels, specifically Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO), are among the most viable near-term solutions for maritime decarbonisation. They are
Workshop: Commercialising marine fuel pathways: Specifications, certification and circular operations This interactive workshop translated theory into practice,
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Emerging biofuel technologies expand marine fuel options through innovative production methods and feedstock utilization. Straight vegetable oil, pyrolysis bio
Exploring types of biofuels, analyzing their pros and cons as an alternative marine fuel relative to availability, cost, sustainability and technical
The clause also addresses liability for non-compliant fuel, tank-cleaning requirements, fuel segregation, and the limited storage life of biofuels. BIMCO said it was developed with input from
The maritime industry, responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, is actively seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. Biofuels, particularly biodiesel, have
The biofuel (B24) which will be used will comprise 24% biofuel and conventional marine fuel, and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without requiring major
The European Biofuels & SAF Summit 2026 (#EBSS2026) is Europe''s leading event on sustainable fuels, biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Held on 17–18 June 2026 in Madrid, it brings
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