Tag: B100

China launches B100 harbor ship vessel in Singapore for 1,000 hour continuous trial

July 16, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Singapore, President 100, a 16-meter harbor ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project. Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University’s […]

Saudi airport signs MOU with Biofuel Ltd. To use B100

July 7, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Saudi Arabia, King Salman International Airport Development Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Biofuel Ltd., a company specialized in collecting and refining oils and animal fats into B100 biodiesel, in line with the highest environmental standards. This agreement marks a pioneering step toward promoting environmental sustainability and reducing the project’s carbon footprint […]

John H. Whitaker (Tankers) secures chemical certification to load, carry and blend B100

June 12, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, in what is believed to be an industry first, UK-based bunker operator John H. Whitaker (Tankers) Limited has secured chemical certification from Lloyd’s Register (LR) on behalf of the Isle of Man Flag Administration for its tanker Whitchampion to load, carry and blend Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME B100) onboard under IBC […]

Fratelli Cosulich bunkers B100 in Singapore

February 25, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Singapore, Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) successfully completed their first B100 bunker delivery in Singapore. The IMO Type II chemical bunkering tanker “Marta Cosulich,” operated by the group, delivered a parcel of B100 (UCOME) biofuel to the bulk carrier “Nord Argentum,” owned by NORDEN. This milestone was made possible through a strong collaboration between key […]

Compliance drives B100 down to $670/mt for Rotterdam-EU routes

January 30, 2025 | Jim Kendrick

In Singapore, Engine Online reports on January 27, B100 at Rotterdam traded at a $55/mt discount to HSFO and a $126/mt discount to VLSFO when compliance costs and pooling benefits are included, a larger discount than recorded the previous week. When factoring in FuelEU Maritime pooling benefits and its zero-carbon status under the EU Emissions […]

LBM and B100 undercut fossil for Rotterdam-EU routes

January 23, 2025 | Jim Kendrick

In The Netherlands, Engine Online reported on January 21, 2025, liquefied biomethane and biofuel B100 were priced lower than fossil fuel alternatives for Rotterdam-EU routes under FuelEU Maritime regulations. LBM benefits from pooling mechanisms and compliance adjustments that significantly lower its effective cost. For diesel slow-speed engines with a 0.2% methane slip, LBM earns an […]

Berge Bulk, BHP join forces for biodiesel-powered iron ore voyages

January 13, 2025 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk and global mining firm BHP have collaborated on the pilot iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. According to the company, this also represents the first time Berge Bulk used biodiesel on a voyage in the Pacific. […]

Berge Bulk and BHP complete iron ore voyage using 100% biodiesel

January 8, 2025 | Jim Kendrick

In Singapore, Berge Bulk announced together with BHP the completion of the first-ever iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel on the Berge Lyngor, a Newcastlemax bulk carrier. The biodiesel, made from vegetable oil, animal fat, and waste cooking oil, was bunkered before the voyage and marks Berge Bulk’s first […]

Mitsui to begin supplying B100 to 7-Eleven Japan for delivery truck trial

December 26, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. will introduce B100 on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. The biodiesel that will be […]

Japan Airlines expands use of B100 in airside vechicles at Naha Airport

December 24, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Japan, Japan Airlines has been operating three towing tractors which are work vehicles deployed at Naha Airport, since November 2022 by switching from diesel to “B100 fuel (Riesel”). Now, the company will increase the supply of Riesel and install a dedicated tank within the airport to expand its operation. Vehicles that tow containers for […]

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