In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V., a specialist in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA to explore the use of Avantium’s plant-based polymer PEF – branded as releaf – in rigid containers for various products, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home, and personal care. Additionally, Amcor […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German specialty chemicals company Evonik has signed a term sheet with Dutch energy company VoltH2 to advance green hydrogen production at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands. Under the terms of the agreement, VoltH2 will construct a 50 MW electrolyzer near Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plant. Evonik […]
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 the Netherlands, STX Group announced the acquisition of Marine Olie, a trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. “The biofuels market is one of the largest environmental commodity markets globally and will play a significant role in decarbonizing the shipping, road, industry and heating sectors. The availability of reliable waste-based ‘advanced’ feedstocks will therefore be a […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Stolt Tankers will power over 30 vessels in its Stolt-Nielsen Inland Tanker Service fleet with HVO20, an 80/20 biofuel blend of hydrotreated vegetable oil, expected to cut carbon emissions by 18% compared to ultra-low sulfur diesel. “We are delighted to be undertaking this initiative to bunker renewable fuel on all […]
In the Netherlands, Blackwood Technology announced the successful start of production of the first commercial FlashTor black pellet plant in Lampang Province, Thailand. The plant is owned and operated by NT Biomass Products Company Limited (NTBC), a 100% subsidiary of TTCL Public Company Limited (TTCL). When fully ramped-up, it will produce 75,000 tonnes of black […]
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 UK, Port Technology International reports in Antwerp, Hapag-Lloyd’s Colorado Express bunkered 1,320 metric tonnes of ExxonMobil’s B25 bio marine fuel mix, marking a step toward lower emissions for global shipping. Composed of ExxonMobil’s Premium HDME 50™ fuel and meeting ISO 8217:2017 standards, the biofuel blend achieved a 20.1% reduction in well-to-wake greenhouse gas […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the next step in its decarbonization journey with the adoption of biofuel. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Dawn recently received a B30 sustainable biofuel blend from the Dutch provider GoodFuels while docked at the IJmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands, according to the […]
