Turkey-based marine fuel supplier Arkas Bunker on Tuesday (30 June) said it has completed 60 biofuel bunkering operations across 32 different vessel types over the past two years in the country.
Seçkin Gül, General Manager of Arkas Bunker said during that period, the company supplied more than 15,000 metric tonnes (mt) of biofuel and achieved an emissions reduction of 14,500 mt.
He said this during the Biofuels in Shipping seminar held in Istanbul, where the company and DB Tarımsal Enerji addressed the use of biofuels in shipping through the lenses of sustainability, technical compatibility, regulations, and field experience.
“The transition to low-carbon fuels in shipping is no longer a long-term goal—it is today’s priority. At Arkas Bunker, we view biofuel not merely as an environmental alternative, but as a solution that is compatible with existing vessel infrastructure, proven in real-world operations, and supportive of the sector’s compliance with regulations, Gül said.
Drawing attention to the growing role of carbon intensity in vessel operations, Gül stated: “Carbon cost will increasingly influence a wide range of areas—from fuel selection to route planning, and from customer preferences to financing conditions.
“For this reason, access to low-carbon fuels will not only be an environmental responsibility for the maritime sector, but also a key component of commercial competitiveness. Strengthening Türkiye’s capabilities in production, supply, and bunkering, as well as strengthening collaboration among producers, suppliers, and end-users, is of great importance for regional competitiveness.”
The seminar also highlighted Turkey’s potential to become a regional supply hub for low-carbon marine fuels.
“With its strategic geographic location, strong port infrastructure, advanced logistics network, maritime expertise, and domestic biofuel production capacity, Türkiye is well positioned to play a significant role across Mediterranean, Black Sea, and European trade routes,” the companies said.
Photo credit: Arkas Bunker
Published: 1 July, 2026
