Alternative Fuels

ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 discounts to conventionals narrow in Rotterdam

Rott B100’s discount to LSMGO drops by nearly $200/mt; LNG premiums over LBM narrow in Rotterdam; Singapore B100’s discount to LSMGO below $250/mt.

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April 21, 2026

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 discounts to conventionals narrow in Rotterdam

Once a week, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE will publish a snapshot of alternative and conventional bunker fuel prices in the world’s two biggest bunkering hubs. The following is the latest snapshot:

Rott B100’s discount to LSMGO drops by nearly $200/mt
LNG premiums over LBM narrow in Rotterdam
Singapore B100’s discount to LSMGO below $250/mt

Rotterdam’s B100 discount to VLSFO has narrowed by $87/mt, while its discount to LSMGO has dropped by a sharper $197/mt over the past week.

LNG discounts to LSMGO in Rotterdam have also narrowed by $68-72/mt to $399-595/mt.

At the same time, LNG premiums over liquefied biomethane (LBM) sold at 0 gCO2e in Rotterdam have eased by $30/mt to $364-370/mt, depending on engine type and methane slip.

ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 discounts to conventionals narrow in Rotterdam

Singapore B100’s discount to LSMGO has narrowed for another week, falling by $302/mt to $241/mt for EU-bound voyages.

For dual-fuel vessels bunkering in Singapore and sailing to the EU, B100 premiums over LNG have widened by $132-134/mt, depending on engine type.

Liquid fuels

Rotterdam’s conventional fuel prices have declined for a fourth consecutive week. VLSFO and HSFO prices have dropped by $20–76/mt, tracking a $113.40/mt ($6.92/bbl) fall in front-month ICE Brent futures, while LSMGO has fallen more sharply by $131/mt.

In contrast, Rotterdam’s B100 price has risen by $66/mt over the past week.

Singapore’s HSFO and VLSFO benchmarks have declined by $27–92/mt, while LSMGO has dropped by a steeper $346/mt. B100 price in Singapore has followed the downward trend, falling by $44/mt.

Liquid gases

Rotterdam’s LNG and LBM bunker prices have declined for a fourth straight week. LNG has fallen by $58-63/mt, while LBM has dropped by a smaller $28-32/mt.

Singapore’s LNG prices have seen even sharper cuts, declining by $176-178/mt over the past week.

By Konica Bhatt

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 21 April, 2026

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Japan’s first WinGD methanol dual-fuel marine engine passes FAT at MITSUI E&S

Company successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test of the DU-WinGD 6X82DF-M-1.0 LP-SCR, the first methanol dual-fuel WinGD large marine engine built in Japan.

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MITSUI E&S completes FAT of Japan's first WinGD methanol dual-fuel engine

MITSUI E&S on Monday (3 August) announced that Mitsui E&S DU, a group company of MITSUI E&S, has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the DU-WinGD 6X82DF-M-1.0 LP-SCR, the first methanol dual-fuel WinGD large marine engine built in Japan.

The engine is also the first WinGD large marine engine manufactured at MITSUI E&S Tamano Works.

“The engine is scheduled to be installed on the first vessel in a series of four vessels being built for a domestic shipowner,” the company said on its website.

By utilising green methanol as fuel, it will contribute to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping operations.

“To meet the expected increase in marine engine demand under the Japanese government’s Shipbuilding Industry Revitalisation Roadmap, the MITSUI E&S Group is working to enhance production efficiency for large marine engines through integrated operation at MITSUI E&S Tamano and Mitsui E&S DU Aioi,” the company added.

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Published: 4 August, 2026

Alternative Fuels

Quadrise and Licella amend JDA to advance low-carbon marine fuel testing

Companies have been collaborating since March 2025 on the use of Licella’s bio-oil produced by HTL technology as a potential cost-effective feedstock for Quadrise’s bioMSAR™ and bioMSAR Zero™ fuels.

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August 4, 2026

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Quadrise, a low emissions fuels and biofuel developer, recently announced an amendment to the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Australian-based Licella Holdings (Licella).

Licella is a global technology pioneer delivering scalable, low-cost and high-value fossil replacement solutions. Its proprietary Cat-HTR™ hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL” technology efficiently converts abundant biomass residues and biowastes, including wood and agricultural waste, into high-quality, sustainable bio-oil that can be blended or refined into low-carbon liquid fuels.

“HTL is globally recognised as one of the most promising pathways for producing sustainable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, with organisations highlighting its potential to deliver low-carbon bio-oils at the scale the maritime sector requires,” Quadrise said.

Under the JDA entered into on 26 March 2025, Quadrise and Licella have been collaborating and seeking, inter alia, to progress the use of Licella’s bio-oil produced by HTL technology as a potential cost-effective feedstock for the Company’s bioMSAR™ and bioMSAR Zero™ fuels.

Under the JDA, pursuant to which lab testing has been undertaken in Australia and the UK, the parties have jointly developed a deeper understanding of the technological advancements needed to supply sustainable HTL-derived bio-oils to the maritime sector.

As a result, and prior to diesel engine testing, the Amended JDA now sets out a non-binding but more specific development focus, with an updated time schedule for the joint testing of the parties’ respective fuel technologies, with Licella providing the scalable HTL bio-oil production expertise and Quadrise providing maritime market access and fuel experience.

Upon successful completion of final lab tests on refined Licella HTL bio-oils in H2 2026, initial marine fuel diesel engine pilot tests are planned by the parties, after which Quadrise and Licella will seek to undertake the larger scale, third-party engine testing required to move to commercial vessel tests.

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Published: 4 August, 2026

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CMA CGM names new 15,000 TEU methanol-powered vessel “ROI ARTHUR”

Joining the company’s REX2 service, the ship will strengthen its fleet of new-generation vessels designed to support the decarbonisation of shipping.

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August 4, 2026

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French shipping giant CMA CGM on Monday (3 August) said its new 15,000 TEU methanol-powered vessel, CMA CGM ROI ARTHUR, has officially been named and is ready to begin its journey at sea.

Joining the company’s REX2 service, the ship will strengthen its fleet of new-generation vessels designed to support the decarbonisation of shipping.

“Powered by methanol, she contributes to reducing atmospheric emissions and advancing the energy transition of our industry,” the company said in a social media post.

The vessel was welcomed by her Master, Captain Roman DIDENKO, and her godmother, Ms. Sun Lijun, Vice Chairman of Tianjin Bridge Welding Materials Group Co., Ltd. and Vice President of the Tianjin Women Entrepreneurs Association.

In January, the company announced the arrival in its fleet of its 400th owned vessel, the CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO, the first in a series of six methanol container ships.

The Group is preparing to operate, by 2031, around 200 dual-fuel LNG and methanol container ships that can be powered with low-carbon energy.

Photo credit: CMA CGM
Published: 4 August, 2026