In Europe, European Community Shipowners’ Association called for tripling the European Commission’s proposed support for sustainable maritime fuels and technologies in an October report, arguing that 330 million EU emissions allowances are needed from 2028 to 2040 to narrow the cost gap with conventional fuels. ECSA’s analysis found that the Commission’s proposed Sustainable Maritime Alternative […]
In China, Guangzhou Port completed its first methanol bunkering of a vehicle carrier Oct. 16 at Nansha Automobile Terminal, supplying 2,300 metric tons of methanol, including 1,400 tons of bonded green methanol, to the dual fuel Guang Rong, according to the Guangzhou Port Authority. The 7,800 vehicle capacity carrier subsequently departed for Europe carrying more […]
In China, the Spirit of Mobile, a 169 meter vessel designed to transport large aircraft components using methanol dual fuel propulsion and six rotor sails, departed Wuchang Shipbuilding’s Shuangliu shipyard in Wuhan on Oct. 18, Hubei Daily reports. Capable of speeds up to 17 knots, the transporter combines methanol fuel capability with wind assisted propulsion. […]
In China, Shanghai Port completed its first biomethanol bunkering of an inland waterway vessel Oct. 15 at Luodong Container Terminal, using fuel produced by a pilot project that converts methane and carbon dioxide from biogas directly into green methanol, Shanghai Observer reports. The biomethanol was produced through a project involving Fujie Technology, East China University […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority announced new ammonia bunkering standards, fuel supply initiatives and plans for the country’s first bioethanol bunkering operation at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference, expanding preparations for multiple marine fuels. The ammonia code covers fuel transfers, safety and personnel qualifications. Singapore and Australia’s Pilbara Ports Authority will share bunkering […]
In Spain, Repsol announced Oct. 9 that it supplied co-processed B30 marine gasoil to a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings vessel at the Port of Barcelona, using a hybrid bunkering vessel to reduce emissions during fuel delivery, Ship & Bunker reports. The fuel combines conventional and renewable feedstocks through Repsol’s co-processing technology, integrating renewable materials such […]
In China, Guangzhou Port completed its first terminal-based green methanol bunkering Sept. 28 at its Nansha port area, where the Da Qing 268 supplied 281.6 metric tons of fuel to COSCO Shipping Carnation, Manifold Times reports. Operated by Sinobunker, Da Qing 268 is described as China’s first methanol dual-fuel oil and chemical bunkering vessel, with […]
In the United States, the American Bureau of Shipping and the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy signed an agreement to advance commercial maritime nuclear technology, including nuclear-powered vessels, floating power plants and the shipyards, ports and industrial infrastructure needed to support them. The agreement, announced in Washington, D.C., includes feasibility studies for floating […]
In China, the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Energy Administration issued a 2026-2030 action plan Sept. 29 targeting a doubling of the inland alternative-fuel fleet by 2028, including more than 1,000 electric transport vessels, over 100 methanol-powered ships and 3,000 kilometers of designated zero-carbon waterways. The plan prioritizes electric […]
In France, CMA CGM and ENGIE signed an Oct. 13 framework agreement to develop a biomethane plant at Le Havre, expanding the shipping company’s efforts to secure renewable marine fuels. Subject to a final investment decision, the facility would convert livestock waste, household biowaste and agricultural residues into 7,000 metric tons of biomethane annually beginning […]
