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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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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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