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 Cyprus, Cyprus Shipping News reports Verso Energy, a French energy company, has reserved land at Finland’s Port of Oulu for a potential plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels, leveraging the region’s low-cost renewable energy and abundant biogenic carbon dioxide to support aviation and shipping industries. Antoine Huard, CEO of Verso Energy, emphasized the […]
In Singapore, CTI-Maritec, a Singapore-based fuel testing company, reported that several vessels in Singapore and Rotterdam experienced operational issues, including sludging, injector failure, and corrosion, caused by marine fuel blended with Cashew Nutshell Liquid, an undeclared biofuel additive. Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry tests revealed over 10,000 ppm of cardol, cardanol, and anacardic acid in Very […]
In Texas, Clean Hydrogen Works awarded McDermott the front-end engineering and design contract on for its Ascension Clean Energy project in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, a facility set to produce 2.4 million metric tons of clean ammonia annually starting in 2029, with a planned expansion to 7.2 million metric tons. The ACE project is a joint […]
In Finland, Auramarine Ltd., based in Turku, and Quadrise Plc, a UK clean energy innovator, signed a collaboration agreement to develop fuel systems and emulsion technologies to help the marine industry meet decarbonization targets and lower operational costs. Quadrise will provide its MSAR and bioMSAR fuels, which blend water, residual oils, and sustainable bio-components to […]
In Qatar, QatarEnergy has begun constructing the world’s largest blue ammonia plant in Mesaieed Industrial City, with an investment of QAR 4.4 billion. The facility will produce 1.2 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually and is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. The plant will include a CO2 capture and storage […]
In Norway, Færder Tankers, a Norwegian shipping firm announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop ammonia-fueled medium gas carriers for CiP’s clean ammonia projects, with the first 50,000-cubic-meter-capacity vessel expected by 2028. These next-generation ships will feature dual-fuel ammonia engines, advanced maneuverability, and full bunkering capabilities, enabling green […]
In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reports the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia, a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, completed its inaugural methanol bunkering operation for Maersk’s Antonia Maersk, a dual-fuel container vessel, on an unspecified recent date, showcasing its capacity for alternative marine fuels and sustainable shipping. The Antonia Maersk, the […]
In Singapore, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines inked a wide-ranging memorandum of understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, committing to collaborate on decarbonization, digitalization, and workforce development across the maritime sector. The agreement aims to bolster efforts in reducing emissions through next-generation fuels like ammonia and hydrogen, improve voyage efficiency with digital tools, and […]
In China, Global Times reports Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has secured two major shipbuilding contracts settled in yuan—rather than the traditionally dominant U.S. dollar. These recent agreements, one with COSCO Shipping and another with Canada’s Seaspan Corporation, encompass 12 large 13,600-TEU container vessels, reinforcing the yuan’s emerging role in global shipping. This shift to yuan-based settlements offers […]
