Biofuel
Yang Ming receives its first b24 bio bunker fuel delivery from Chimbusco Pan Nation
CPN has announced completing the supply of 300 mt of ISCC-EU certified B24 marine biofuel for “YM INCEPTION”, a containership of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation.
Hong Kong-based marine fuel oil provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co., Ltd (CPN) on Friday (8 March) said it completed the supply of 300 metric tonnes (mt) of International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-EU certified B24 marine biofuel for YM INCEPTION, a containership of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation.
The operation, which took place on 7 March, marked a momentous event in Hong Kong for the first marine biofuel supply to Yang Ming vessels globally.
“B24 marine biofuel is a blend of 24% B100 biodiesel and Marine Fuel Oil, which significantly reduces carbon emissions and lowers its carbon footprint. Such product aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and reduces environmental impact,” CPN said in a social media post.
“CPN is committed to be the frontrunner in the transition towards more sustainable marine fuel options, and would continue to seek new collaborative opportunities to achieve broader environmental impact.”
In a separate statement, Yang Ming said the firm was taking a significant step by adopting sustainable biofuel to its fleet, starting at Hong Kong and Singapore on 7 and 8 March.
In addition to enhancing energy saving in fleet management and utilising green energy at land-based offices, the company will incorporate biofuel into its annual fuel consumption.
Yang Ming “YM Masculinity” was bunkered with biofuel at Singapore on 8 March
Yang Ming said the adoption of biofuel began with Yang Ming’s 1,805 TEU class container ship, YM Inception, and 6,600 TEU class container ship, YM Masculinity.
These vessels are currently deployed on the Japan to/from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand service, JTC, and the Far East to/from Middle East service, CGX, respectively.
In collaboration with energy providers Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Co., Ltd., and KPI OceanConnect, both vessels have been bunkered with B24 biofuel, certified by ISCC.
This sustainable fuel comprises a blend of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). By embracing the biofuel, Yang Ming can achieve a substantial reduction of approximately 20% in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuel oil.
Yang Ming Chairman Cheng Cheng-Mount, said: “Confronted with future regulatory requirements and the challenges of decarbonization, the adoption of biofuel signifies a significant milestone for Yang Ming as it transitions towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions.”
“Despite the associated higher costs, Yang Ming plans to gradually expand the use of biofuel in 2024, continuing research and investment in new alternative energy sources to realise a 20% reduction in total carbon emissions by 2030 compared to the levels in 2018.”
Yang Ming also expects the delivery of five newly-built 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships starting in 2026.
Photo credit: Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Published: 11 March, 2024
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Singapore: Bunker sales volume raises to year record high of 4.88 million mt in May
Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil jumped 671.7% to 40,900 mt when compared to figures seen in May 2024.
Bunker fuel sales at Singapore port inched forward by 1.1% on year in May 2025, the highest volume seen in 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.
In total, 4.88 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,878,100 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in April, up from 4.83 million mt (4,826,800 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2024.
Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in May (against on year) recorded respectively 1.89 million mt (+8.6% from 1.74 million mt), 2.45 million mt (-7.2% from 2.64 million mt), 1,200 mt (from zero), 1,700 mt (-88% from 14,300 mt) and zero (from zero).
Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in May (against on year) recorded respectively 40,900 mt (+671.7% from 5,300 mt), 95,800 mt (+97.9% from 48,400 mt), 700 mt (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from 300 mt). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February this year, recorded 1,900 mt of deliveries in May.
LNG and methanol sales were respectively 45,000 mt (-7.8% from 48,800) and zero (from 1,600 mt). There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far in 2025.
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A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes reported by Manifold Times tracked since 2018 can be found via the link here.
Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
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