In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority announced on November 26 that Global Energy Trading, Golden Island, and PetroChina International will receive licenses to supply methanol as marine fuel starting January 1, 2026. Suppliers were selected based on supply chain reliability, safety systems, operational readiness, and sustainability certification. MPA said the licenses will support early […]
In Australia, HAMR Energy announced on November 26 it has secured $1.1 million in funding from the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations Centre for Sustainable Futures to launch the Fibre to Fuels project, which will convert forestry residues into low-carbon methanol for use in shipping, aviation, and industrial chemicals. The project will use entrained-flow gasification […]
In Hong Kong, Manifold Times reports Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced on November 17 that all methanol bunkering operations will require mass flow meters starting next year. The mandate is part of a broader plan to formalize next-generation fuel supply chains and expand the city’s role in low-emission maritime energy. “Having established […]
In Spain, ferry operator Baleària will trial Methanol Reformer’s modular e-Nomad power unit, the first containerized system in Europe to generate electricity from e-methanol onboard a vessel. Announced November 25, the unit will be installed on the Cap de Barbaria, an electric ferry serving the route between Eivissa and Formentera. The e-Nomad reforms e-methanol into […]
In China, Xiamen Port’s Haicang terminal on November 20 completed the country’s first bunkering operation using B5 biodiesel for a port tugboat, marking the first time this fuel blend has been fully applied under official procedures. While higher blends like B24 have been tested in other Chinese ports, B5 had not yet seen real-world application […]
In China, eworldship reports Chuangxin 19, the country’s first methanol-only powered 15,000-deadweight-tonne river-sea bulker, was launched on November 25 at Jiangsu Qinfeng Shipyard. Built for Wuhan Chuangxin River-Sea Shipping, the vessel is the first of five for short-sea and inland waterway operations. Financed through Zhejiang Seaport Leasing, Chuangxin 19 was designed and developed entirely by […]
In northern Europe, Rivera Maritime News reports six ferry operators have signed bioLNG supply agreements: TT-Line, Viking Line, Wasaline, Destination Gotland, Stena Line, and Avenir LNG. Fuel supplier Gasum plays a central role in several of these deals through its FuelEU Maritime pooling service, which channels waste-based bioLNG into short-sea routes facing tightening climate rules. […]
In Finland, energy firm Gasum has begun publishing the daily price of FuelEU Maritime compliance units, offering shipowners a direct line on the cost of meeting Europe’s carbon rules. Unlike indices, the posted rate reflects Gasum’s actual selling price per ton of CO₂, starting at transaction volumes of 500 tons or more. The move marks […]
In Norway, ships sailing emission-free into and out of the harbor will pay no quay fees beginning in 2026, as the Port of Oslo expands its climate incentives to meet the city’s 2030 emissions targets. The new policy will replace earlier discounts for scheduled traffic with performance-based rewards tied to actual emission cuts. Port Director […]
In Hong Kong, Manifold Times reports Angad Banga of maritime conglomerate The Caravel Group called on global shipping to act with urgency in the wake of the IMO’s postponement of its Net-Zero Framework. Speaking at the World Maritime Merchants Forum, Banga urged shipowners, regulators, and financiers to move forward without waiting for perfect clarity. “If […]
