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China: Zhoushan shortlisted for national pilot project to promote biodiesel bunker fuel

Zhoushan Port has huge demand potential for biodiesel with current market demand for biodiesel is 300,000 to 500,000 mt per year, says a committee of Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone.
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Zhoushan Port was successfully shortlisted in a list of principally approved companies to carry out pilot projects for the promotion and application of biodiesel in China, according to the Zhoushan Administrative Committee of the Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone recently.

Of the 22 companies, Zhoushan is the only one on the list within the scope of a free trade zone. The list was open for feedback from the public until 9 April. 

This came following the General Administration Department of the National energy administration announcing the list of pilot projects for the promotion and application of biodiesel nationwide.

“It will open up new opportunities in Zhoushan to promote biomass green clean energy and become a significant bunkering centre for international ships using renewable energy,” the committee said. 

Last year, Zhoushan’s bunkering industry showed rapid development, with a recorded bonded bunkering volume of 7.05 million metric tonnes (mt), ranking first in the country and fourth in the world as a bunkering hub.

“Zhoushan Port has huge demand potential for biodiesel. The current market demand for biodiesel fuel is 300,000 to 500,000 mt per year. In the future, the biofuel bunkering business will generate a large number of resource docking and trade opportunities,” it said.

Since the start of the application process for the pilot projects, Zhoushan has focused on the core application of biofuel bunkers such as B24, including production, storage and transportation, blending, and refuelling.

Zhoushan has initially set four major development goals, namely building a biodiesel production base, building a biodiesel storage and transportation trade base, planning a marine biofuel oil blending base, and promoting a biofuel bunkering hub.

On building a biodiesel production base, the port has cooperated with Dinghai District of Zhoushan City to implement a 400,000 mt/year biodiesel project.

At the same time, it has strengthened cooperation with production companies outside the city and promoted the signing of biofuel oil supply agreements with local fuel supply companies.

“When it comes to a storage and transportation trade base, we will promote key enterprises to carry out safety assessments of new B24 biofuel categories, encourage relevant warehousing enterprises to transform storage tank facilities, and sign long-term tank rental contracts of more than 100,000 cubic metres with biodiesel producers outside Zhoushan City,” it said

“In terms of promoting marine biofuel bunkering centres, we will continue to cultivate and expand bunkering entities and accelerate the construction of infrastructure.”

“At present, we have encouraged many fuel supply companies in Zhoushan to obtain the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) qualification certificates.”

Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.

 

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Published: 30 April 2024

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Singapore: FueLNG achieves 400th LNG bunkering operation milestone

Bunker tanker “FueLNG Bellina” successfully delivered LNG bunker fuel to “BYD Shenzhen”, the world’s largest LNG-fuelled car carrier at Singapore anchorage during its maiden voyage.
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Singapore: FueLNG achieves 400th LNG bunkering operation milestone

Singapore’s licensed LNG bunker supplier FueLNG on Thursday (15 May) announced the successful completion of its 400th LNG ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation in the republic.

FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine and Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, marked the milestone with bunker tanker FueLNG Bellina successfully refuelling BYD Shenzhen, the world’s largest LNG-fuelled car carrier, at Singapore anchorage during its maiden voyage.

“With a capacity of 9,200 vehicles and equipped with dual-fuel LNG propulsion, the BYD SHENZHEN represents the next generation of low-emission maritime transport,” it said in a social media post. 

Shell said it supported BYD Shenzhen on its maiden voyage as the supplier of the LNG bunker fuel. 

“Like all LNG dual fuel vessels, BYD Shenzhen is on the pathway to net zero emissions. She can take bio-LNG, and in the future e-LNG, in her fuel mix for further emission reduction and regulatory compliance,” it said in a separate social media post. 

 

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Published: 16 May, 2025

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Hong Kong: CPN hits new record for China’s largest B24 biofuel bunkering operation

Chimbusco Pan Nation delivered 6,300 mt of B24-VLSFO in Hong Kong to boxship “XIN LOS ANGELES” on 15 May, exceeding its previous record of 5,500 mt delivered in February 2025.
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Hong Kong: CPN hits new record for China's largest B24 biofuel bunkering operation

Hong Kong-based bunker supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) on Friday (16 May) said it has set a record for China’s largest B24 marine biofuel bunkering operation.

CPN said it delivered 6,300 metric tonnes (mt) of B24-VLSFO in Hong Kong to container ship XIN LOS ANGELES on 15 May. 

The supply exceeded CPN’s previous record of 5,500 mt delivered to the same ship in February 2025.

“This collaboration reinforces CPN’s ability to execute large-scale marine biofuel bunkering with precision and reliability,” the company said in a social media post.

“By consistently supplying large volumes of B24 marine biofuel, CPN supports reduced carbon emissions and sustainable shipping practices globally.”

Related: CPN achieves largest B24 bio bunker fuel delivery in Hong Kong and China

 

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Published: 16 May, 2025

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St1 delivers first locally produced biomethane to Swedish maritime sector for bunkering

St1 and its venture St1 Biokraft delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane to Terntank’s vessel “Tern Ocean” in a bunkering operation at Port of Gothenburg.

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St1 delivers first locally produced biomethane to Swedish maritime sector for bunkering

Finnish energy company St1 and its venture St1 Biokraft delivered their own Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane, also known as bio-LNG, to the local maritime sector for the first time, according to Port of Gothenburg on Thursday (15 May). 

Terntank’s vessel Tern Ocean was bunkered with the biomethane at the Port of Gothenburg. 

St1 and St1 Biokraft are now aiming to become large-scale suppliers of biomethane for shipping, while the Port of Gothenburg continues to pursue its goal of becoming Scandinavia’s primary bunkering hub for alternative fuels.

The bunkering operation recently carried out at quay 519 in the Port of Gothenburg was an important pilot test for St1 and St1 Biokraft as suppliers of biomethane to the maritime sector. The operation also served as a pressure test of the collaboration required across all parts of the value chain, with Terntank, gas infrastructure owner Nordion Energi, and the producers themselves all playing crucial roles.

“In order to accelerate the maritime sector’s transition, it is essential that all actors across the value chain pull in the same direction, cooperate, and translate ambitions into practice. We are pleased to have all of this in place at the Port of Gothenburg,” said Therese Jällbrink, Head of Renewable Energy at the Port of Gothenburg.

“Liquefied biomethane is an important part of the fuel palette that must be available to support the shipping industry’s transition. It is one of the fuels the Port of Gothenburg is working with within the framework of green shipping corridors, aimed at creating the conditions for fossil-free logistics chains. This bunkering operation brings us another step closer to our ambition of becoming Scandinavia’s primary bunkering hub for alternative fuels.”

St1 and St1 Biokraft have ambitions to become large-scale suppliers of liquefied biomethane for the maritime sector, with several new production facilities planned across Sweden.

In 2026, energy infrastructure company Nordion Energi will build a liquefaction facility for biomethane at the Port of Gothenburg, which will be connected to the West Sweden gas grid. With the facility in place, a new opportunity will be created for biomethane producers connected to the gas network to reach the maritime market.

“Once the liquefaction plant is completed, we will have a solid solution in place at the Port of Gothenburg. This is a strategic step towards our goal of scaling up and offering competitive liquefied biomethane to the shipping sector, thereby taking a leading position in this segment,” said Ted Gustavsson, Head of Value Chain at St1 Biokraft.

 

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Published: 16 May, 2025

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