In Denmark, Danish measurements during real sailing document significant climate gain from the use of biofuel and the results have now been sent to the UN’s maritime organisation. Soot particles – also called black carbon – are among the most harmful emissions from shipping, both for the climate, where they contribute to global warming and […]
In Singapore, Pinnacle Marine celebrated the successful completion of the 1,000-hour sea trial of President 100, operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd, the first of its kind vessel powered entirely by 100% biodiesel made from renewable feedstock. Across 1,000 operational hours, the trial demonstrated that carbon neutral biofuels are not a distant ambition, but a […]
In Hong Kong, Chimbusco Pan Nation officially launched its B100 marine biodiesel supply service in Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the city’s renewable marine energy infrastructure. The launch follows the successful technical upgrade of CPN’s bunker tanker, Guo Si, which has become Hong Kong’s first Type II certified bunker tanker […]
In Iowa, CyRide has been awarded $14.6 million through the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Program to expand its administrative, maintenance, and bus storage facility and convert 20 buses to 100% biodiesel (B100). This includes installation of an underground B100 fuel tank and on-site blending equipment to support year-round use. CyRide is currently […]
In Illinois, Weil-McLain® announced that its Ultra® Oil, WGO, WTGO and SGO residential oil boilers are now certified for use with biofuel blends up to 100% (B100). This achievement has been made possible through collaboration with industry leaders R.W. Beckett and Carlin Combustion, as Weil-McLain validates the adaptability of their burners to the elevated blend […]
In Singapore, President 100, a 16-meter harbor ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project. Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University’s […]
In Saudi Arabia, King Salman International Airport Development Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Biofuel Ltd., a company specialized in collecting and refining oils and animal fats into B100 biodiesel, in line with the highest environmental standards. This agreement marks a pioneering step toward promoting environmental sustainability and reducing the project’s carbon footprint […]
In the UK, in what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle of Man Flag Administration for its tanker Whitchampion to load, carry and blend Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME B100) onboard under IBC […]
In Singapore, Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) successfully completed their first B100 bunker delivery in Singapore. The IMO Type II chemical bunkering tanker “Marta Cosulich,” operated by the group, delivered a parcel of B100 (UCOME) biofuel to the bulk carrier “Nord Argentum,” owned by NORDEN. This milestone was made possible through a strong collaboration between key […]
In Singapore, Engine Online reports on January 27, B100 at Rotterdam traded at a $55/mt discount to HSFO and a $126/mt discount to VLSFO when compliance costs and pooling benefits are included, a larger discount than recorded the previous week. When factoring in FuelEU Maritime pooling benefits and its zero-carbon status under the EU Emissions […]
