Category Archives: Biodiesel

B25

ExxonMobil to supply B25 marine biofuel in Belgium

Hapag-Lloyd’s Colorado Express vessel has been successfully refueled with a B25 marine biofuel blend consisting of ExxonMobil’s premium HDME 50™ fuel, 0.10% Sulfur Emission Control Area (ECA) fuel, and waste biodiesel derived from waste cooking oil.

The direct blend meets the requirements of ISO 8217:2017 except for the fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) component.

The FAME content complies with EN 14214.

The bio-ingredient consists of materials certified to meet the sustainability requirements of RED II: the feedstock does not compete with the land for food production.

Use of B30 biofuel blends on the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Morning received a B30 sustainable biofuel blend from Dutch renewable fuel supplier GoodFuels during a call at the cruise terminal in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands.

GoodFuels’ parent company, FincoEnergies, delivered the biofuel blend on 22 July in partnership with KPI OceanConnect.

In a statement released yesterday (7 November), GoodFuels stressed that the biofuel is produced exclusively from certified 100% waste and residue feedstocks and avoids competition with food resources.

Coconut biodiesel Philippines

Philippines strengthens monitoring of compliance of 3 per cent coconut biodiesel blends

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday said it will implement tougher monitoring to ensure that all diesel fuel in the country meets the standard of 3 per cent coconut methyl ester (CME) blends.

The Office of Survey Management (OSM) will conduct inspections to ensure a seamless transition to higher biodiesel blends.

Violators may face fines of up to PhP200,000 for non-compliance, which will be considered adulteration, while repeat offenders may be fined up to PhP300,000 and may have their certification or registration revoked.

The DOE then emphasised the need for a three-phase increase in biofuel blends, which would benefit the environment, green job creation, the coconut industry, fuel efficiency and savings.

A 3 per cent increase in the price of CME blends is the first phase; this will be followed by an increase to 4 to 5 per cent by October 2025 and October 2026, respectively.

Thailand、biodiesel

Thailand cuts palm oil content in biodiesel to curb rising costs

In the face of rising palm oil prices, the Department of Energy will reduce the amount of palm oil used in biodiesel fuel from B7 biodiesel to B5 biodiesel starting 21 November.

B7 is a blend of 7 per cent palm biodiesel and 93 per cent petroleum diesel, while B5 contains 5 per cent palm biodiesel.

Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said the move, which was approved at a meeting of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) on Thursday, was expected to help reduce the cost of biodiesel.

B50 PLAM OIL

B50 program requires 18.4 million tons of crude palm oil per year

According to Palm Oil Journal, Indonesia estimates that if the biodiesel blend ratio is increased to 50%, annual crude palm oil consumption will increase to 2 billion liters (18.4 million tons), compared to 1.34 billion liters (12.328 million tons) under the current B35 program. By January 2025, the blending ratio will reach 40%.

Currently, domestic production is only 1.67-17 billion liters (14.72-15.64 million tons), so a significant increase in production will be needed to achieve the B50 plan.

BCL Industries is building a biodiesel plant

India’s BCL Industries is setting up a 75 KLPD biodiesel plant in Bathinda, Punjab.

The construction of the 75 KLPD biodiesel plant at Bathinda is in full swing and once completed, it will facilitate complete vertical integration of ethanol production and add value.

The plant will be commissioned in April or May next year. The company has also obtained a similar license in Kharagpur and is awaiting approvals.

Singapore surpasses Rotterdam as world’s largest bio-bunkering port

PortNews reports Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as the world’s largest bio-bunkering port.

During Q3, Rotterdam’s biobunker sales dropped by more than 40% compared to Q2 and by a quarter on the year while Singapore jumped by more than a quarter compared to Q2 and more than 67% on the year.

A market analyst at the Port of Rotterdam believes that the lower biobunkering there could be as a result of more in Singapore, indicating a shift in market demand but also a lack of sufficient supply availability, but the Dutch government also significantly reduced its subsidies on marine biofuel earlier this year.

Cepsa supplies second-generation biofuel to NYK Shipping in Japan

Cepsa has delivered second-generation biofuel to Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) in Algeciras Bay.

Delivering 1,030 tonnes of Cepsa-produced B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-foot-long car carrier operated by NYK Line, the Bahía Levante runs on 100 per cent renewable diesel oil (HVO) when sailing and supplying 2G biofuel in port, as well as being battery-powered when docked.

In this way, Cepsa has further consolidated its position as a benchmark for the energy transition and a leader in the supply of energy for maritime transport.

Indonesia to move towards B100 biodiesel

The Indonesian government says they are developing a conceptual design to produce biodiesel up to B100 as part of their efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Balil Rahadarya made the announcement at a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday.

Currently, Indonesia’s required biodiesel product is B35, a mixture of 35 percent palm oil fatty acid methyl ester and 65 percent diesel fuel.

B35 is implemented on February 1, 2023

The government is in the process of enhancing the advanced biodiesel product by increasing the percentage of palm oil to 40% (i.e. B40).

The ministry has confirmed that the mandatory B40 program will be launched on January 1, 2025.

Apart from B40, the government is also exploring the feasibility of introducing B50.

Enya noted that technical studies have been conducted on the performance of engines using B50.

Agriculture Minister Andy Amran Suleiman has also conducted trials of B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan.