In the Netherlands, Birjo II, owned by DK Shipping, is a large barge used for transporting biofuels on Dutch inland waterways. It is primarily used for transporting biodiesel from Sunoil’s production facility in Kampen to its storage locations, while also carrying out direct deliveries to customers. By transitioning from fossil fuel to B100, the barge […]
In Brazil, JBS, through TRS and Biopower advanced testing with trucks supplied with biodiesel 100% (B100) as a direct substitute for diesel and reaches an unprecedented milestone in Brazilian transport: the first truck, without adaptations, fueled exclusively with the biofuel completed more than 500,000 kilometers. In operation for three years, the truck carries out daily […]
In Indonesia, PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) has sent a B100 Biodiesel Reactor to South Kalimantan, an order from PT Paripurna Swakarsa to provide domestic manufacturing technology solutions supporting the development of national biodiesel production. The B100 Biodiesel Reactor is a tool used in the process of processing CPO (Crude Palm Oil) into biodiesel through the […]
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, […]
In Brazil, ADM has successfully completed its first global B100 biofuel trial voyage onboard the MV Harvest Rain, a major step forward in our lower-carbon logistics journey. For 5 days off the coast of Brazil, teams worked together to test how 100% biofuel performs in real-world conditions, from storage and purification to engine performance and […]
In Malaysia, FGV Holdings Berhad has launched the next phase of its B100 Biodiesel (B100) pilot program, expanding the trial from vehicle applications to plantation operations to evaluate the technical performance and operational viability of locally produced palm oil-based biodiesel under real-world operating environments. The six-month pilot will be carried out at the Tun Abdul […]
In Maryland, Perdue Farms, in collaboration wwith the Maryland Soybean Board and Optimus Technologies, announced the deployment of six Volvo trucks powered by 100% biodiesel (B100) to transport fresh chicken. The renewable fuel powering these trucks is made from American‑grown soybeans, including soybeans sourced from within Perdue Farms’ farmer network, creating a direct connection between American agriculture, renewable […]
In Japan, NYK has commenced a one-year long-term trial involving the continuous use of 100% biofuel on an NYK-operated car carrier. The initiative is designed to evaluate the fuel’s effects on the vessel’s equipment and verify operational safety under real-world conditions. Through this effort, NYK seeks to accumulate technical expertise that will support the broader […]
In Malaysia, Bernama news agency reports the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) plans to begin implementing use of B100 as a way for the government to get used to the idea. Currently the country has a B10 mandate and is set to increase that to B15 with an intermediate step of B12. The country doesn’t […]
In Pennsylvania, Optimus Technologies, Inc. and Sunoil Biodiesel B.V. have entered into a commercial partnership to accelerate adoption of 100% biodiesel (B100) across heavy-duty fleets in the Netherlands. This partnership marks Optimus’ entrance into the European market and establishes a scalable model for pairing its advanced vehicle technology with reliable, waste-based fuel supply. By combining […]
