Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as Asia’s largest biobunkering hub since 2024, driven by tightening IMO and EU regulations. The IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) mandates 4-17% GHG reduction by 2028, and GHG pricing begins in 2028 ($100/tCO2e for Tier 1 units). Singapore’s biodiesel demand from bio-bunkers is projected to reach ~1.4 million metric tons by […]
In The Netherlands, Engine Online reported on January 21, 2025, liquefied biomethane and biofuel B100 were priced lower than fossil fuel alternatives for Rotterdam-EU routes under FuelEU Maritime regulations. LBM benefits from pooling mechanisms and compliance adjustments that significantly lower its effective cost. For diesel slow-speed engines with a 0.2% methane slip, LBM earns an […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports LNG, once the cheapest fuel option in Rotterdam, has now become significantly more expensive than biofuel blends, reversing a long-standing trend. Rotterdam’s LNG price has climbed to an $80 per metric ton premium over B24-VLSFO HBE, a biofuel blend containing 24% palm oil mill effluent biofuel, according to bunker intelligence […]
In the Netherlands, the Port of Rotterdam reported that Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tons/year of e-SAF. The facility will use […]
In Switzerland, VARO Energy said it is partnering with Orim Energy to provide shipping customers in the Port of Rotterdam – and wider Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region – with biofuels. The agreement supports the decarbonization of maritime transportation and inland shipping in Northern Europe. It also contributes to the wider targets set by the International Maritime […]
