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INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost

INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost

Marex's Bastien Declercq discusses how biofuel markets are likely to react to the IMO's new GHG regulation.
  1. 06Jun
    The vessel will cater to the growing demand for sustainable shipping in the European shortsea market. Read in Full
  2. 06Jun
    Higher freight rates due to vessel rerouting linked to the Red Sea crisis have delayed the scrapping of older vessels. Read in Full
  3. 06Jun
    They aim to develop an LNG carrier design to run hybrid propulsion using SOFC technology. Read in Full
  4. 06Jun
    The role will be covering key cruise line accounts for KPI OceanConnect Global Accounts. Read in Full
  5. 06Jun
    They will collaborate to tackle the safety challenges of using ammonia as a marine fuel. Read in Full
  6. 06Jun
    With the new clause, the shipping body aims to address legal and operational challenges around biofuels. Read in Full
  7. 06Jun
    Synthesis Recruitment is seeking candidates for bunker trading roles in Dubai, London, Athens, Singapore and Spain. Read in Full
  8. 06Jun
    No oil spill has been observed from the ship. Read in Full
  9. 06Jun
    The 174,000 m3 LNG carrier has emerged as a standard design in the global LNG shipbuilding. Read in Full
  10. 06Jun
    Global VLSFO prices jumped with crude on Thursday, remaining at the highest level in two weeks. Read in Full
  11. 06Jun
    This is the first time B30 marine biofuel has been supplied in the port. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 341.50 8.00 703.00 16.00 728.50 17.00
Rotterdam 285.50 6.50 587.00 13.00 608.50 13.50
Houston 278.50 10.00 572.50 21.00 593.50 21.50
Fujairah 208.00 5.00 428.00 10.50 444.00 10.50

Top Stories More

  1. BlackCoral Energy and Biofuel Express Join Forces on Marine Biofuel Supply
    Jun 02
    The new joint venture will initially focus on biofuel supply in northern Europe, BlackCoral Energy Managing Partner Jesper Christensen tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. VPS on Distillates: The Trouble-Free Fuel?
    May 29
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses fuel quality considerations as distillates become more widely used because of the Mediterranean ECA.
  3. Biofuel Value Is in Carbon Score, Not Feedstock Label: ScanOcean
    May 28
    ScanOcean tells Ship & Bunker it expects biofuel demand to grow in the latter part of this year as many shipowners holding off on compliance purchases under FuelEU Maritime begin to act.
  4. Legal Fight Over GP Global Fujairah Terminal Sale to Return to Court
    May 23
    The suit is now set to be heard again by a UAE court after an appeal.
  5. B24 Still Dominates Asian Biofuel Market as B30 Faces Supplier Pushback
    May 23
    Some suppliers remain cautious about switching to B30 due to concerns over fuel stability, performance, and specification guarantees, sources tell Ship & Bunker.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost
    Jun 05
    Marex's Bastien Declercq discusses how biofuel markets are likely to react to the IMO's new GHG regulation.
  2. INSIGHT: A Deep Dive Into Well-to-Wake Bunker Management
    May 30
    Glander International Bunkering discusses the need for a comprehensive approach to bunker procurement.
  3. VPS on Distillates: The Trouble-Free Fuel?
    May 29
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses fuel quality considerations as distillates become more widely used because of the Mediterranean ECA.
  4. ANALYSIS: Singapore April Bunker Sales Gain 3.9% Y-o-Y Despite Tariffs
    May 16
    If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Israel's ZIM Sees No Red Sea Sailings in 2025 Amid Security Risks
    May 21
    ZIM has announced that it will not resume transits through the Red Sea due to security concerns.
  2. Houthis Announce Maritime Blockade of Israeli Port of Haifa
    May 21
    The Houthi movement warns ships bound for Haifa will be targeted.
  3. Suez Canal Offers 15% Rebate to Lure Back Boxships Amid Red Sea Calm
    May 13
    The Suez Canal Authority has announced a 15% rebate on transit dues for container ships of 130,000 tonnes or more.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Trio to Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Propulsion for LNG Carriers
    Jun 06
    They aim to develop an LNG carrier design to run hybrid propulsion using SOFC technology.
  2. INSIGHT: Not All Biofuel Bunkers Are Equal - Navigating Carbon Intensity, Compliance, and Cost
    Jun 05
    Marex's Bastien Declercq discusses how biofuel markets are likely to react to the IMO's new GHG regulation.
  3. Port of Toulon Completes France's Largest Shore Power Installation with ABB
    Jun 05
    The shore power facility supports multiple ship connections.
  4. Shanghai to Develop Sustainable Marine Fuel Certification System
    Jun 05
    Shanghai has launched a new initiative to develop a sustainable fuel certification system for international shipping.
  5. Ineratec Launches E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt
    Jun 05
    The plant will produce 2,500 mt/year of e-fuels using CO2 from biogenic sources and green hydrogen.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 490.00 0.50 637.50 0.50 424.00 0.50
Global 20 Ports Average 534.00 0.50 711.50 2.50 465.00 1.50
Global Average Bunker Price 572.00 1.00 758.50 4.50 478.00 0.50
Singapore 512.50 1.00 615.00 5.50 446.50 0.50
Rotterdam 476.00 0.50 614.50 2.00 424.00 1.00
Fujairah 503.00 1.50 712.00 1.00 419.50 0.50
Houston 469.00 5.50 608.00 6.50 405.00 2.00
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Gibraltar 531.50 5.50 - 474.00 0.50
Hong Kong 522.50 0.50 622.00 2.50 457.50 3.50
Istanbul 646.50 4.50 729.50 2.00 539.00 1.00
LA / LB 566.00 2.00 690.50 1.50 484.00 10.50
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Piraeus 577.00 2.00 699.00 1.00 466.00 2.50
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St Petersburg 520.00 0.00 723.50 7.00 385.00 2.00
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