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Study shows B100 for marine use in Singapore possible

August 6, 2026 |

In Singapore, the Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD) latest study evaluated B100 fuel storage stability, engine performance, emissions and operational readiness through controlled laboratory testing and sea trials involving a tugboat and a bunker tanker.

The findings are highly encouraging:

·      Stable engine performance was maintained throughout the 200-hour sea trials, with no significant power loss, abnormal fuel-consumption trends or critical operational disruptions.

·      Antioxidant additives improved oxidation stability and helped reduce the risk of fuel degradation during storage.

·      B100 achieved brake thermal efficiency comparable to diesel, while producing lower carbon monoxide and particulate matter emissions, with a modest increase in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Overall, the results demonstrate the qualified readiness of existing large harbor craft in Singapore for B100 adoption, provided that appropriate fuel-handling, storage and additive practices are implemented.

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