Marine Bunker

X-Press Feeders' vessel is the first green methanol refueling in the Port of Singapore

X-Press Feeders, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore, achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refueling of X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel vessel. This vessel, the first to dock and refuel with green methanol in the Port of Singapore, underlines the nation's commitment to supporting the transition to renewable fuels in the global maritime industry.

Shipping major and GCMD to pilot FAME-VLSFO marine biofuel bunker fuel in Singapore

a Japanese shipping major and the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization will launch a six-month project for trialing marine biofuel for bunkering, consisting of 24% fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and very-low-sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard a short-sea vehicle carrier that will call at multiple ports.

Liquid Wind's second eFuel facility granted environmental permit

FlagshipTWO, Sweden's second large-scale production facility of green electrofuel (eMethanol), has received the environmental permit for its planned operations in Sundsvall, Sweden.

Successful propulsion and maneuverability trials by Fortescue’s dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel

Hanwha Ocean, Amogy and Hanwha Aerospace forge partnership to decarbonize maritime sector with ammonia as a zero-emission fuel

Hanwha Ocean, Amogy and Hanwha Aerospace announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime industry through the deployment of Amogy’s zero-emission ammonia-to-power technology for ammonia-powered vessels. 

UAE's Fujairah March marine bunker sales hit highest in more than a year

Marine bunker fuel sales at the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah port hit their highest in more than a year in March 2024, buoyed by firmer global refueling demand after Red Sea shipping disruptions.

Singapore aims for over 1 MMt of low-carbon methanol bunker supply by 2030

Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 MMt of low-carbon methanol annually by 2030 to meet rising demand for alternative bunker fuel.

Astrid Maersk arrives in Shanghai for first green methanol bunkering in China

Maersk achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel “Astrid Maersk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China.

Singapore’s EU ETS liabilities of $363 MM can accelerate green shipping initiatives

Singapore-registered vessels will be required to contribute a significant $363 MM share of Asian shipping’s total emissions liabilities under the EU ETS, underlining the importance of the Lion City as a key maritime hub for both global trade and decarbonization.

Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions

The shipping industry is increasingly pressured to decarbonize, yet the path to achieving net zero is complicated by unclear regulatory guidelines, particularly concerning the types of cleaner fuels large vessels should use, leaving players reluctant to commit to one less carbon-intensive fuel over another for their fleets, be it hydrogen-carriers methanol, ammonia, biodiesel, or LNG.