In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters. The four-party agreement for this joint project was signed on October 10, […]
In Singapore, PortNews reports Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as the world’s largest bio-bunkering port. During Q3, Rotterdam’s biobunker sales dropped by more than 40% compared to Q2 and by a quarter on the year while Singapore jumped by more than a quarter compared to Q2 and more than 67% on the year. A market analyst […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is updating its Green Ship Program, offering incentives for Singapore-registered vessels using low- and zero-emission fuel technologies, starting January 1, 2025. Ships that adopt zero-emission engines, like hydrogen or electric batteries, will qualify for a 100% waiver on both initial registration fees and annual tonnage tax. […]
In Singapore, China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Branch signed a four-party research cooperation agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd., Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University and Pinnacle Marine in Singapore. This project is a B100 biofuel ship power development and joint test, which relies on the ships in Singapore port waters for a 1000-hour continuous operation test of […]
In Singapore, Ship & Bunker reports, the Port of Singapore has overtaken Rotterdam as the world’s largest biofuel bunker port in the third quarter of this year, driven by a 67.5% rise in sales to 227,000 metric tons, surpassing Rotterdam’s 137,175 metric tons. Ronald Backers, the Port of Rotterdam’s head of liquid bulk business intelligence, […]
In Singapore, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE reported a shrinking price gap between liquefied natural gas and biofuel blends in Singapore, driven by a sharp drop in Brent crude oil prices. Brent futures fell by $5.98/bbl over the week, easing supply concerns in the Middle East and exerting downward pressure on global fuel benchmarks. The narrowing […]
In Singapore, The Business Times reported that Senoko Energy signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gentari, the renewable energy arm of Malaysia’s Petronas, to explore sustainable energy solutions in Singapore using hydrogen gas. Under the deal, both companies will explore the feasibility of importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore through this collaboration. The […]
In Singapore, Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd, and PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PT PLN EPI), a sub-holding company of PT PLN (Persero), have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for a green hydrogen production facility in Sumatra, Indonesia, capable of producing 100,000 metric tons per annum. The […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Singapore-based X-Press Feeders placed an order for six methanol-ready, scrubber-fitted containerships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in China, scheduled for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q4 2028. This latest order is part of X-Press Feeders’ fleet renewal strategy, aimed at enhancing eco-friendly operations. The 11,000 TEU containerships will be equipped […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports at SIBCON, Pacific International Lines announced shifting towards LNG dual-fuel for its upcoming container ships, with a focus on bio-methane as a sustainable energy source. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability said, “We all acknowledge that bio-methane is the next step forward. It’s unrealistic to try to liquefy bio-methane […]
