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CMA CGM and Port of Dunkirk ready to test “cold ironing” system

By plugging into an onshore electricity, ships calling at port can shut down their auxiliary engines.

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Worldwide shipping and logistics group CMA CGM Group and Port of Dunkirk on Thursday (9 January) inaugurated the cold ironing facilities at the port’s Terminal des Flandres by plugging the CMA CGM’s containership APL Singapura into onshore electricity.

Cold ironing, a technology that provides an effective way of protecting the environment

By plugging into an onshore electricity supply (also known as “cold ironing”), container ships calling at port can shut down their auxiliary engines while still getting the power they need, particularly in order to maintain controlled temperatures in refrigerated containers (“Reefers”).

This innovative technology has significant environmental benefits, including:

  • Zero emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides and fine particles while ships are at berth;
  • Significantly reduced noise pollution.

A resolute commitment in favour of more eco-friendly port infrastructure

The cold ironing system installed at the Terminal des Flandres will become fully operational during the first half of 2020. 

ACTEMIUM, a consortium of two companies (Brest and Boulogne) was selected to carry out the works. These included the design and supply of a cold ironing system that fits into six 40-foot containers, converting the public electricity supply for use by ships at port.

With capacity of 8 MW ­– enough to power nearly 1,000 homes – this system is one of the most powerful ever to be installed in Europe.

The operation was co-financed by the Urban Community of Dunkirk, the Hauts-de-France region (via the European Regional Development Fund), and the Port of Dunkirk.

The CMA CGM Group covered the cost of the equipment needed to connect the vessel, in line with its efforts to support energy transition in the shipping industry.

“Given CMA CGM’s steadfast commitment to installing more environmentally responsible solutions on board its vessels, the Group supports cold ironing and we will continue to equip our fleet accordingly,” said CMA CGM Group Industrial Assets Executive Vice President Christine Cabau Woehrel.

“We are ready to test this system with other European port authorities that are committed to using cold ironing at their container ship terminals, as the Port of Dunkirk has successfully done.”

“Our decision to develop this particularly innovative solution allowing container ships to plug into onshore power at the Terminal des Flandres is in line with the pro-active environmental policy that the Port of Dunkirk has been pursuing for many years,” said Port of Dunkirk Executive Board Chairman Stéphane Raison

Photo credit: CMA CGM Group
Published: 9 January, 2020
 

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China: Chimbusco completes first bonded B24 bunkering operation in Shenzhen

Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) completed the operation after supplying 1,300 mt of B24 marine biofuel oil for “Xin Chi Wan” vessel, at Shekou Container Terminal.

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China: Chimbusco completes first bonded B24 bunkering operation in Shenzhen

Zhuhai Chimbusco Petroleum Co Ltd (Chimbusco Zhuhai), a subsidiary of China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) (Chimbusco), on Monday (6 July) said the company completed its first bunkering operation since receiving its local licence in Shenzhen. 

Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) completed the operation after supplying 1,300 metric tonnes (mt) of B24 marine biofuel oil for the Xin Chi Wan vessel, owned by COSCO Shipping Group, at the Shekou Container Terminal in Shenzhen.

The operation adopted the “cross-customs direct supply bunkering” model with the cooperation of Shenzhen and Gongbei Customs and maritime authorities.

Looking ahead, Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) said it will build on its local licensing and policy advantages to expand its bonded marine fuel bunkering business in Shenzhen.

The company plans to optimise its bunkering processes and improve service quality to help strengthen the city’s bonded marine fuel supply capabilities while supporting the shipping industry’s green transition.

 

Photo credit: Zhuhai Chimbusco Petroleum
Published: 8 July, 2026

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Dan-Bunkering reports 50% increase in alternative marine fuel orders in 2025/26

Company says the positive trend has continued into the new financial year as it continued to support customers as demand for alternative fuel solutions accelerated.

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Dan-Bunkering reports 50% increase in alternative fuel orders in 2025/26

Global bunker supplier Dan-Bunkering on Tuesday (7 July) said it delivered a strong financial performance in 2025/26, reporting earnings before tax (EBT) of USD 36.4 million and revenue of USD 3.1 billion.

Throughout a year marked by changing market conditions and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, the company continued to expand its customer base, with bunker volumes increasing by more than 5%.

Claus Bulch Klausen, CEO of Dan-Bunkering, said: “This year has shown that when uncertainty increases – whether through supply disruptions, rising price volatility or geopolitical developments – our customers value trusted partnerships more than ever. 

“At the same time, we have had a strong focus on the wellbeing of our colleagues and their families in Dubai and across the region. This year’s result reflects the commitment and professionalism our colleagues demonstrate every day.”

Dan-Bunkering said it continued to support customers as demand for alternative fuel solutions accelerated. 

Orders for new fuels increased by around 50% during the financial year, and this positive trend has continued into the new financial year.

“We are seeing growing interest from customers who are preparing for a more diverse fuel landscape. Our role is to help them understand their options and provide the expertise they need to make informed decisions as the market continues to evolve,” said Klausen.

Dan-Bunkering also expanded its European presence during the year through the integration of Baseblue Netherlands. Since 1 December, the Groningen office has operated under the Dan-Bunkering name. The integration has also brought a team in Groningen into the Dan-Bunkering organisation, further strengthening its capabilities in the region.

Related: Dan-Bunkering integrates Baseblue Netherlands to expand its European operations

 

Photo credit: Dan-Bunkering
Published: 8 July, 2026

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CRI delivers world’s largest e-methanol reactor to Liaoyuan project in China

First phase of the project has a production capacity of 170,000 mt of renewable methanol annually, supporting demand for low-carbon fuels in shipping, chemicals, and other sectors.

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CRI delivers world’s largest e-methanol reactor to Liaoyuan project in China

Carbon Recycling International (CRI) has recently delivered the largest of its kind e-methanol reactor for the Liaoyuan E-Methanol Project in Jilin Province, China. 

CRI, a company that develops and deploys technology that converts carbon dioxide emissions into renewable methanol, said the delivery and successful installation of CRI’s proprietary methanol converter reactor is a major construction milestone. 

“The project continues to progress according to plan toward commissioning and start-up later this year,” it said. 

The Liaoyuan project is being developed by CRI’s client Tianying Group (CNTY) and once commissioned will become the largest e-methanol facility in operation globally. 

The first phase has a production capacity of approximately 170,000 metric tonnes (mt) of renewable methanol annually from green hydrogen and captured biogenic carbon dioxide, supporting the growing demand for low-carbon fuels in shipping, chemicals, and other sectors seeking practical and scalable pathways to decarbonisation.

The methanol converter reactor forms the core of CRI’s proprietary Emissions-to-Liquids (ETL) technology. Designed and supplied by CRI, the reactor is where renewable hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide are converted into renewable methanol through the company’s proven industrial-scale process. It has been specifically designed and constructed with operational flexibility as a key feature and represents the third generation of CRI’s e-methanol reactor design.

The successful installation represented a significant construction milestone and marked the transition to the final stages of project execution.

“The installation of the methanol converter reactor is an important milestone for both Tianying and CRI,” said John Milner, Project Manager at Carbon Recycling International. 

“The reactor is the core of our ETL technology and embodies nearly two decades of innovation, engineering development, and commercial operating experience. Seeing this equipment installed at one of the world’s most ambitious renewable energy projects is a proud moment for our team and a major milestone as the Liaoyuan facility advances toward commissioning and start-up.”

CRI’s technology is already deployed at commercial scale at the company’s reference plants in Anyang and Lianyungang, and the Liaoyuan project represents the next step in the continued deployment of carbon recycling technology to support the production of renewable fuels and chemicals.

 

Photo credit: Carbon Recycling International
Published: 7 July, 2026

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