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This is significant news for states embracing biofuels, notably E15. There's been a dance going on too long where it was time to cut the music. that is many states, notably across the Midwest, but also in the Northeast too, that have been using E15 for most of the season and have had to seek out waivers in the summer months. While the EPA/Biden administration has been granting the waivers, the process has impeded many c-store operators from investing in the equipment, blenders, etc because of the lack of certainty from year to year of being to sell biofuels year-round. This is an excellent first step and my hope is it will be extended nationwide on the grounds of being better for the environment and giving consumers more choices #cspdailynews #growthenergy

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has released an optimistic forecast regarding the future potential of biogas as a pivotal fuel in the green transition of the maritime industry. Read more 👇 #maritimeindustry #maritime #shipping #carbon

Exciting developments in sustainable fuel! The EPA's recent decision to permit year-round sales of E15 in several Midwestern states mark a significant step forward in reducing our reliance on foreign oil and cutting emissions. This move can serve as a model for nationwide policy, potentially transforming the energy landscape. Professionals in the energy sector, what impacts do you foresee from this decision? #fuel #petroleum https://lnkd.in/eTb5-Um8 

An exciting evolution in the methanol marine fuel, lead by China to achieve its ambitions of sullplying low carbon methanol molecules to global hubs... What are the market mechanisms which could timely and efficiently support this movement?

X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol for ships in Europe in Q2 2024 Singapore-based container shipper X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol bunker to fuel part of its fleet in Europe in the second quarter of 2024, a senior executive said on Tuesday. The move comes as the European Union will extend its Emissions Trading System (ETS) next year to cover carbon dioxide emissions for all ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above entering EU ports. Shippers can buy carbon credits to offset emissions or burn lower-carbon fuels such as methanol and biofuels, although supply of these fuels is limited. Container giant AP Moller Maersk has also ramped up orders of methanol-powered ships over the past year. https://reut.rs/3Re25rM #methanol #sustainable #efuel #futurefuel #marine #maritime

National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) continues to join our partners from Clean Fuels Alliance America, American Soybean Association, U.S. Canola Association, among others to urge the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet the November 2024 deadline for the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes. “The U.S. oilseed industry continues to meet food, feed and fuel demand and stands ready to meet higher RVOs for 2026 and beyond. March was the largest monthly crush ever reported, up 11 million bushels year over year. National Oilseed Processors Association members have made over $6 billion in investments to increase crush capacity by nearly 30 percent,” said Kailee Tkacz Buller, CAE, President and CEO of NOPA. “This growth trajectory will be put in doubt risking billions in investments without certainty, clarity, and aligning RVOs to actual industry capacity from the EPA.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWzGfxbx

Taiwanese global liner Evergreen has signed an agreement with X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, to place its containers on X-Press Feeders' new dual-fuel green methanol vessels. As reported by Splash 24/7, X-Press Feeders plans to run these vessels on green methanol and operate them within Europe.   The two companies will work together to create a feeder network that will be the first in Europe to run on green methanol. These dual-fuel vessels will initially be based in the port of Rotterdam and cover ports in the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia.   Eventually, the 14 dual-fuel vessels that X-Press Feeders has on order for delivery from 2024 Q2 to mid-2026 will be operate in Europe and the Mediterranean.   The company has already signed a firm contract with Dutch fuel supplier OCI Global for the supply of ISCC-EU (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certified green methanol. The fuel, also known as bio-methanol, is a renewable energy source which is produced from the decomposition of organic matter such as waste and residues.   The decision to add dual-fuel vessels running on green methanol is a key element of X-Press Feeders' commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) by 20% by 2035, 50% by 2040 and to be net-zero by 2050.

X-Press Feeders sets course for sustainable shipping X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refuelling of X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel vessel. This vessel, the first to dock and refuel with green methanol in the Port of Singapore, underlines the nation’s commitment to supporting the transition to renewable fuels in the global maritime industry. This technologically advanced vessel, the first of its kind to be built in China, is equipped with a German-designed MAN 5S50ME dual-fuel engine and offers the flexibility to operate on green methanol. It is on its maiden voyage from Shanghai to Rotterdam, with the crucial stop here in Singapore where X-Press Feeders and PSA today worked together to refuel the vessel while cargo was being loaded and unloaded. “This milestone represents a significant leap forward for X-Press Feeders and the global maritime industry,” said Francis Goh, X-Press Feeders’ Chief Operating Officer. “We are proud to lead the way in developing and implementing innovative solutions that will drastically reduce the maritime shipping industry’s environmental footprint. By pioneering the use of dual-fuel vessels, we are taking significant steps today to meet the targets for reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.” The vessel will play a pivotal role in establishing in Q3 2024 X-Press Feeders’ new green feeder routes – the Green Baltic X-PRESS (GBX) and Green Finland X-PRESS (GFX). This will be the first feeder network in Europe powered by green methanol. https://bit.ly/3yBgZm9 #methanol #efuel #energy #energytransition #futurefuel #cleanfuel #alternativefuel #marine #maritime

X-Press Feeders sets course for sustainable shipping X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refuelling of X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel vessel. This vessel, the first to dock and refuel with green methanol in the Port of Singapore, underlines the nation’s commitment to supporting the transition to renewable fuels in the global maritime industry. This technologically advanced vessel, the first of its kind to be built in China, is equipped with a German-designed MAN 5S50ME dual-fuel engine and offers the flexibility to operate on green methanol. It is on its maiden voyage from Shanghai to Rotterdam, with the crucial stop here in Singapore where X-Press Feeders and PSA today worked together to refuel the vessel while cargo was being loaded and unloaded. “This milestone represents a significant leap forward for X-Press Feeders and the global maritime industry,” said Francis Goh, X-Press Feeders’ Chief Operating Officer. “We are proud to lead the way in developing and implementing innovative solutions that will drastically reduce the maritime shipping industry’s environmental footprint. By pioneering the use of dual-fuel vessels, we are taking significant steps today to meet the targets for reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.” The vessel will play a pivotal role in establishing in Q3 2024 X-Press Feeders’ new green feeder routes – the Green Baltic X-PRESS (GBX) and Green Finland X-PRESS (GFX). This will be the first feeder network in Europe powered by green methanol. https://bit.ly/3yBgZm9 #methanol #efuel #energy #energytransition #futurefuel #cleanfuel #alternativefuel #marine #maritime

Sweden-based prominent marine fuel supplier and trader ScanOcean has officially launched its new renewable marine fuel, B30-DMA. This innovative fuel blend combines DMA 0.1 with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), certified with a Proof of Sustainability (PoS) under the ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. After several successful deliveries, ScanOcean is now ready to introduce this sustainable fuel option to the wider bunker market. B30-DMA is engineered to meet the stringent environmental standards set by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the FuelEU Maritime initiative. The new blend not only complies with these regulations but also significantly improves both the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the Clean Shipping Index (CSI) ratings. This positions B30-DMA as a pivotal component in advancing the maritime industry’s shift towards sustainability. #bunkering #energy #shipping #marine #maritime #petroleum #shipowners #decarbonization #digitalization #energytransition #oilandgas #cleanenergy #carboncapture #ports #greenenergy #greenshipping #netzero #sustainability #bunkermarket #europe #usa #uk #canada #uae #netherlands #denmark #norway #sweden #finland #singapore #scanocean #b30 #biofuels #biofuelbunkering #renewablefuels #marinefuels #swedenbunkering #scanoceanbunkering https://lnkd.in/d5UpfPCg