In South Korea, Plagen and Taebaek City signed an agreement to build a 10,000-ton-per-year clean methanol production facility, set to begin operation in 2027. Taebaek will leverage its abundant forestry byproducts and renewable energy infrastructure to secure raw material supply. Plagen CEO Kyung Kook-hyun said, “Taebaek is the optimal location for clean methanol production and […]
In China, Shanghai Observer reported China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s WinGD and CSSC Marine Power delivered the world’s most powerful methanol dual-fuel marine engine in Shanghai. The 2,000-ton low-speed main engine, which will be used on a 16,000-TEU container ship, was developed in just two years, significantly shorter than the usual three-year cycle. “According to engine […]
In Singapore, Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and tanker shipping firm Hafnia announced their JV, Seascale Energy, will launch in the second quarter of 2025, consolidating 7.5 million metric tons of bunker volume under one roof to secure competitive pricing, streamline procurement, and expand access to alternative fuels. “Cargill and Hafnia’s global reach and trading strength, […]
In France, EODev received the first-ever Type Approval Certificate from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its REXH2® hydrogen fuel cell system, a maritime power solution delivering 70 kW per unit, scalable up to 1 MW. Built on Toyota’s PEM fuel cell technology, the system is designed for maritime applications with flexible integration options. “The […]
In China, International Petroleum Network reports China Petroleum International completed its first domestic biofuel bunkering at Shenzhen’s Chiwan Port in mid-February, supplying approximately 500 metric tons of biofuel to the YM Certainty container ship. Biofuel is being adopted in shipping for its flexible supply and ease of use. To execute the operation, the company utilized […]
In Japan, on February 17 at the Port of Yokohama, Wallenius Wilhelmsen completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, fueling the M/V Tamesis with 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24 supplied by Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Co. The operation is part of the company’s strategy to expand biofuel supply locations and reduce its environmental […]
In Houston, Splash247 reports at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit on February 12, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering unveiled a model of a 15,000 TEU nuclear-powered containership using small modular reactor technology. The design eliminates fuel tanks and exhaust systems, freeing up space for additional cargo. HD KSOE has integrated a marine […]
In China, Southeast Net Xiamen reports the Zhong Hai Asia completed a 2,500-ton biofuel bunkering operation on February 18 at Xiamen Yuanhai Terminal, marking the first marine biofuel bunkering in Fujian Province this year and the first under Xiamen’s new biofuel safety guidelines. This was the vessel’s first biofuel operation, with the bunkering amount covering […]
In Singapore, Ocean Network Express held the naming ceremony for its first self-owned newbuild container ship, ONE Sparkle, at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, on February 14. The 13,800 TEU vessel is part of a 20-ship series designed for future methanol and ammonia fuel use, with deliveries planned through 2026. “The naming of […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reports COSCO Energy signed a contract with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to build six tankers—two Aframax, two LR2, and two Panamax vessels—all designed for methanol dual-fuel operation or methanol-ready compliance. According to COSCO Energy, methanol-fueled ships can cut annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 24,000 tons, aligning with EU carbon tax […]
