Alternative Fuels

CMA CGM joins Jupiter 1000 project, first green hydrogen industrial demonstrator in France

Piloted by GRTgaz, Jupiter 1000 is aimed to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and e-methane, a synthetic gas, from hydrogen and CO2 captured.

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May 11, 2022

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Gas transportation operator GRTgaz on Tuesday (10 May) said shipping and logistics player CMA CGM Group has become a partner of the Jupiter 1000 project located in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France.

First France industrial demonstrator Jupiter 1000, piloted by GRTgaz, aims to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and e-methane, a synthetic gas, from hydrogen and CO2 captured at the output of the industrial process.

By joining this project, CMA CGM intends to further accelerate the transition of its fleet to the use of new very low carbon bunker fuels, says the group.

Jupiter 1000: a major challenge for the development of low-carbon solutions

With Jupiter 1000, GRTgaz wishes to provide answers to the challenges of the decarbonisation of gas networks and the intermittency of renewable energies. The principle consists of transforming a share of renewable electricity, when it is abundant, into low-carbon energy (hydrogen and e-methane) so that it can be stored on a large scale and over long periods.

After a phase of study, administrative authorisations and then construction, the first electrolyser (which makes it possible to produce hydrogen from water and renewable electricity) injected hydrogen into the transport network of gas from GRTgaz in February 2020.

A second electrolyser, using a different technology from the previous one, was successfully commissioned in early November 2021.

Beyond the production of hydrogen, Jupiter 1000 also recycles CO2 by transforming it into syngas. Produced by the boiler of Asco Industries, a nearby steelworks, the CO2 is captured at the bottom of the chimney by equipment developed by Leroux&Lotz.

A pipeline transports the CO2 to the Jupiter 1000 site. Instead of being released into the atmosphere, this CO2 will thus be recycled with hydrogen thanks to a “methane generator” installed by Khymod. The syngas thus produced can replace gas of fossil origin and be injected without restriction into all transport and distribution networks.

The commissioning of the elements allowing the methanation of hydrogen is expected for June 2022.

A key step in research into alternatives to hydrocarbons

By providing access to results on the production of green hydrogen, methanation and CO2 capture, Jupiter 1000 will enable CMA CGM to accelerate the development of the synthetic methane production sector, a key marine fuel for decarbonisation, of its activities.

Christine Cabau Woehrel, Central Executive Director of the CMA CGM Group, in charge of industrial assets and operations, said: “The Jupiter 1000 project represents a strong interest for the CMA CGM Group in the search for new very low carbon fuels.”

“The CMA CGM Group is resolutely committed, in view of its Net Zero Carbon objective in 2050, to the research and industrialization of innovative solutions in terms of non-fossil gases, in particular biomethane or synthetic methane.”

“The Jupiter 1000 project will enable us to have one of the first demonstrators in this area, which is moreover in the port of Fos-sur-Mer, where we have just carried out our first LNG bunkers. We want to support the industrial sector that may result.”

Thierry Trouvé, Managing Director of GRTgaz said: “I am very happy that the consortium around Jupiter 1000 is enriched with new skills. The interest shown by a world leader in maritime transport and logistics, such as CMA CGM, constitutes a form of recognition of the credibility of renewable and low-carbon gas sectors in meeting the challenges of energy transition.”

“Holder of a vision of the energy future of maritime mobility, CMA CGM will help us to consolidate the industrial performance of the technological sectors currently being tested.”

Photo credit: GRTgaz
Published: 11 May, 2022

Biofuel

Hercules Tanker Management vessel “Mount Kibo” takes on B30 bio bunker fuel

HTM said its tanker was successfully supplied with B30 bunkers by tanker “Hercules Sky”, another HTM-owned vessel and operated by Peninsula, marking the first biofuel supply to the HTM fleet.

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April 30, 2025

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Hercules Tanker Management vessel “Mount Kibo” takes on B30 bio bunker fuel

Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) on Tuesday (29 April) announced that its tanker Mount Kibo has been successfully supplied with B30 bunkers by tanker Hercules Sky, another HTM-owned vessel which is operated by Peninsula.

The operation marked the first biofuel supply to the HTM fleet.

HTM is the shipping venture launched last September by John A. Bassadone, founder and CEO of independent marine fuel supplier Peninsula.

HTM said the operation carried out in the Strait of Gibraltar aligns with the recent discussions at MEPC 83, where key decisions were made to advance maritime decarbonisation, including new fuel standards and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.

“Additionally, this initiative supports the objectives of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, which promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships,” it said.

“By utilising biofuels, we are contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the industry's transition towards cleaner energy solutions.”

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Published: 30 April, 2025

Alternative Fuels

DNV: Seven steps to obtain approval for ammonia- and hydrogen-fuelled ships

DNV summarizes how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships as both are gradually emerging as suitable bunker fuels.

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April 30, 2025

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Classification society DNV on Monday (28 April) released an article summarizing how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships.

From engaging early with flag administrations to addressing design risks, training crews, and managing bunkering safely, DNV described seven essential steps to receive approval:

The paper – Safe introduction of alternative fuels: Focus on ammonia and hydrogen as ship fuels – offers a structured pathway for shipowners to achieve approval through IMO’s alternative design approval (ADA) process.

Seven steps to obtain approval for ammonia- and hydrogen-fuelled ships

“We outline seven steps to assist shipowners and other stakeholders in obtaining approval and safely deploying ammonia- and hydrogen-fuelled ships in today’s immature regulatory environment,” says Linda Hammer, Principal Consultant, Environment Advisory at DNV and lead author of the white paper. “The regulatory path is certainly complex, but the steps and safety measures in the paper add up to a clear, achievable pathway to ship approval and safe operations. It also explains how DNV’s support can significantly ease this process through its tailored rule sets and learnings from pilot projects.”

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Understanding ADA phases: From initial design to final approval

IMO’s IGF Code (International Code of Safety for Ship Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels) currently covers natural gas but not ammonia or hydrogen. Without detailed regulations, IMO’s risk-based ADA process (MSC.1/Circ.1455) is used. It involves demonstrating that the ship’s safety level is equivalent to that of conventional oil-fuelled vessels.

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ADA has two main phases. A preliminary design approval requires a hazard identification (HAZID) study, developing a preliminary risk assessment, and defining preliminary risk-control measures and safety strategies.

Phase two, final design approval, starts with refining the design with detailed technical and safety documentation, then making a final risk assessment, addressing integration and operation-specific concerns. Then come complete system integration testing and submitting findings to the flag administration.

Role of class and flag administrations in approval process

As the IMO regulatory framework progresses towards eventually amending the IGF Code, classification societies like DNV can give shipowners a head start in designing vessels by issuing class certificates and providing prescriptive rule frameworks to support ADA.

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Flag administrations enforce statutory regulations and have the final say on approvals. Early and active engagement with the relevant flag administration is therefore the key to clarifying approval expectations and streamlining ADA.

Subject to flag administration acceptance, the DNV rules can be applied as the flag administration’s approval basis or to significantly reduce the complexity of ADA.

Simplifying ship approval: DNV’s rules for ammonia and hydrogen fuels

DNV’s classification rules for ammonia and hydrogen (i.e. the “Gas fuelled ammonia” notation published in 2021 and the 2024 “Gas fuelled hydrogen” notation) provide structured, prescriptive requirements as far as possible to simplify ADA. Applying them helps reduce uncertainty in flag administration approval, streamlines design focus by aligning with expected risk assessments, and provides predictability to shipowners, ship designers and shipyards.

The paper describes step-by-step actions for obtaining approval. First, engage DNV and the flag administration early to clarify the approval basis. “DNV can help owners and yards in the initial contact with the flag administration to obtain necessary clarification regarding the approval scope and process,” says Hammer.

Second, align the design with DNV rules to ensure it provides a strong technical basis for risk evaluation. Third, tap into DNV’s extensive and growing experience from prior projects to anticipate what risk studies and documentation may be needed.

The paper also discusses measures to manage the new technical, human and organizational risks that both fuels bring compared to conventional fuels. DNV’s dedicated ship rules for each fuel type outline technical requirements and mitigation systems to integrate during design and operation.

Note: DNV’s full article on ‘Practical guide for approval of ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships’ can be read here.

Photo credit: DNV
Published: 30 April, 2025

Methanol

Ofiniti to roll out e-BDNs for Golden Island methanol bunkering operations in Singapore

Ofiniti will issue electronic Bunker Delivery Notes, based on the recently published Technical Reference 129 on Methanol Bunkering, across Golden Island’s newbuilds and part of its existing fleet.

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April 29, 2025

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Ofiniti to roll out e-BDNs for Golden Island methanol bunkering operations in Singapore

Ofiniti, a provider of digital solutions for maritime bunker operations, on Tuesday (29 April) said Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island Pte Ltd will adopt Ofiniti platforms for its expanding fleet operations.

Ofiniti said the move will lay the foundation for a digital multi-fuel future with Golden Island’s four new chemical tankers on order and Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Golden Antares, which will soon enter service.

As part of the transition, Ofiniti will roll out electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDNs), based on the recently published Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering, across Golden Island’s newbuilds and part of its existing fleet.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), on 10 March published TR 129 to provide a comprehensive framework for the safe and efficient use of methanol as an alternative fuel for bunkering operations.

Kenny Yap Song Jin, Low Carbon Solutions, Golden Island, said: “Launching our methanol bunkering operations is a major milestone, not just for Golden Island, but for Singapore’s journey toward multi-fuel readiness.

“By combining innovative low-carbon fuels with digital transparency, we set a new benchmark for safe, efficient, and sustainable marine fuel delivery.”

Ofiniti said it has supported suppliers through every stage of the industry’s transition, from conventional fuels to LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, and now, supporting methanol.

Tue Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Ofiniti, said: “I’m proud to welcome Golden Island to Ofiniti’s platforms.

“Their move signals a strong trust in our ability to support next-generation operations, and it reflects a broader shift in the market towards digital solutions built specifically for the realities of maritime fuels today and tomorrow.

“We are customer-obsessed, always trying to build in resilience to the way we are doing business.”

Manifold Times previously reported Golden Island’s plans to start bunkering trials of green methanol with its newbuild Singapore-flagged 7,999 dwt IMO type 2 bunker tanker from July.

Golden Antares was scheduled to depart a Chinese shipyard by late April and will lift green methanol produced by Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) before returning to Singapore to begin bunkering trials.

In April, Ofiniti welcomed bunkering and marine fuel solutions provider Global Fuel Supply (GFS) to its FuelBoss platform as one of its newest customers.

GFS said it was proud to be the first physical supplier in West Africa to launch fully digitalised bunker operations with electronic bunker delivery note (e-BDN) via the FuelBoss platform.