In China, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng met with Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov in Beijing on January 27 to renew a bilateral memorandum of understanding on green maritime technology and shipbuilding. The meeting marked a continued push by both countries to coordinate industrial strategies and deepen […]
In Brazil, Rádio Jornal reports Sindaçúcar/PE president Renato Cunha says Pernambuco’s ethanol is ready for global shipping, and Suape is where it begins. “Ethanol production here has a tradition in exports,” Cunha told Rádio Jornal, noting the state’s position in the emerging marine fuel market. “Maersk has a fleet of over 700 ships, and without […]
In Saudi Arabia, Euractiv reports Greece announced it is working with the United States and Saudi Arabia on a new proposal to reduce shipping emissions, bypassing the European Union’s coordination process at the International Maritime Organization. Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou confirmed the effort after meeting with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh, saying the countries […]
In China, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a sweeping directive to accelerate green trade, detailing a national framework to align foreign trade with China’s carbon peaking and neutrality goals. Approved by the State Council, the policy outlines measures for greening logistics, supply chains, certification systems, and cross-border commerce. The plan calls for shipping companies […]
In Illinois, CF Industries announced signing a memorandum of understanding with Trafigura and TFG Marine to coordinate the rollout of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel, targeting initial deployment along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Northwest Europe. The agreement marks a shift from spot cargoes to full supply chain planning, aligning producers, traders, and bunker […]
In China, People’s Daily reports China’s first domestically built dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel Daqing 268 completed its inaugural fueling operation on January 21 at Yantian Port, delivering 200 tons of green methanol to COSCO’s Carnation, an international oceangoing vessel. Daqing 268 is designed to handle both conventional fuels and green methanol, enabling flexible supply while […]
In Texas, Glenfarne’s Texas LNG project has reached full subscription after signing a binding 20-year offtake deal with German energy major RWE for one million tonnes per year. The agreement converts the last of Texas LNG’s preliminary commitments into fully executed sales contracts, clearing the way for financing and a final investment decision in early […]
In Spain, Naturgy and Enagás have announced plans to launch Mistral LNG, an 18,900-cubic-meter bunker vessel designed to supply LNG and bioLNG to ships across the Iberian Peninsula, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Canary Islands. Construction began in early 2026 through Enagás’ subsidiary Scale Green Energy, which will operate the vessel once it enters […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register has launched the Maritime Nuclear Consortium to develop the technical, legal, and safety frameworks required for a new class of nuclear-powered commercial ships. The founding members include Rolls-Royce for reactor design, Babcock for ship integration, NorthStandard for insurance, Stephenson Harwood for legal guidance, and Global Nuclear Security Partners for security […]
In the Philippines, Cargill has launched Brave Pioneer, a dual-fuel dry bulk vessel built by Tsuneishi at its Cebu shipyard and owned by Mitsui, for a maiden voyage designed to test green methanol operations across multiple regions. The vessel will bunker methanol in Singapore, call at Western Australia, and continue to Europe. The Cebu-built ship […]
