Bunkering activities at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in China on September 30 showcased a remarkable transformation in the maritime transport industry by supplying three different marine fuels. On this day, three ships at three different terminals were delivered LNG, methanol, and biodiesel B24, marking the first time that three types of marine fuels were supplied in one day at this port.
Details of Fuel Supply at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
According to available reports, approximately 3,300 tons of LNG, 7,500 tons of methanol, and 3,000 tons of biodiesel B24 were delivered to the ships during this operation. Given these figures, it is clear that the volume of fuel supply at this port has been significant and indicates a focus on alternative fuels in the shipping industry.
Last week, ammonia bunkering activities were also recorded in China, where the ship Mineral Europa, belonging to the Belgian company CMB.TECH, was supplied with 1,000 tons of green ammonia in a ship-to-ship transfer at Zhoushan Port.
Bunkering Activities in Singapore and Spain
In Singapore, bunkering activities continued with the supply of alternative fuels. Fuel supplier Golden Island is set to deliver bioethanol to Maersk-owned vessels at the Pasir Panjang terminal. Additionally, new collaborations between CMA CGM, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and Singapore LNG have begun to explore LBM bunkering.
In Spain, Axpo completed its first LNG delivery at the Port of Valencia, where more than half of the supplied fuel was related to LBM. These developments indicate the expansion of bunkering infrastructure and a focus on sustainable fuels worldwide.
CMA CGM and energy company ENGIE plan to establish a biomethane production facility at Haropa Port in Le Havre, France, which is expected to produce around 7,000 tons of biomethane annually starting in 2029.
These developments in the bunkering industry and the supply of alternative fuels signify major changes in the approach to sustainable fuels and attention to environmental issues. Companies are seeking to strengthen infrastructure and supply fuels with minimal environmental impacts.
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