FAME


VPS: 2025 Marine Fuel Review. January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
Falstria Swan vessel. January 20, 2026
Biodiesel cuts black carbon emissions by up to 81% in shipping trial  

Project CLEANSHIP submits real-world sailing data to IMO showing biodiesel's climate benefits for shipping.
Ship at sea. January 19, 2026
Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market  

Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating.
VPS: From Regulation to Reality. December 8, 2025
From Regulation to Reality: Fuel Assessment Update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area | Steve Bee, VPS  

Jack Spyros Pringle, Lloyd’s Register. November 28, 2025
Marine fuel procurement becomes strategic imperative as regulatory pressures mount: LR  

Operators must adopt comprehensive fuel strategies amid supply constraints and compliance costs, says Lloyd's Register.
Burando Energies appoints new board of directors. October 9, 2025
Burando Energies appoints new board to drive energy transition growth  

Rotterdam-based energy company forms four-member leadership team, including new CEO Ruben Blok.
NYK Line logo. September 22, 2025
NYK Line completes six-month biofuel trial with 'no technical issues'  

Project LOTUS demonstrates B24 biofuel maintains ISO standards during extended storage and operation.
Lease agreement between Inter Terminals Sweden and the Port of Gothenburg, signed on July 1st. Pictured: Göran Eriksson, CEO of the Port of Gothenburg (left) and Johan Zettergren, Managing Director of Inter Terminals Sweden (right). July 1, 2025
New Gothenburg lease an opportunity to expand green portfolio: Inter Terminals  

Bunker terminal operator eyes tank conversion and construction projects for renewable products.
Petrobras logo. May 13, 2025
Petrobras confirms prompt availability of VLS B24 at Rio Grande  

Lead time for barge deliveries currently five days.
Stanley George, VPS Group Technical and Science Manager, VPS. January 30, 2025
How to engineer and manage green shipping fuels | Stanley George, VPS  

Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use.
Terminal Aquaviário de Rio Grande (TERIG), operated by Transpetro. January 29, 2025
Petrobras secures ISCC EU RED certification for B24 biofuel blend at Rio Grande  

Blend consisting of 24% FAME is said to have been rigorously tested to meet international standards.
Chart showing percentage of off-spec and on-spec samples by fuel type, according to VPS. October 2, 2024
Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS  

Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards.
Chart showing percentage of fuel samples by ISO 8217 version, according to VPS. July 8, 2024
ISO 8217:2024 'a major step forward' | Steve Bee, VPS  

Revision of international marine fuel standard has addressed a number of the requirements associated with newer fuels, says Group Commercial Director.
The chemical tanker Aalborg at the Port of Barcelona. April 24, 2024
Peninsula launches B100 bunker vessel in Barcelona  

Chemical tanker Aalborg capable of supplying up to 100% bio component.
Algebra illustration. January 16, 2024
ISO 8217 formula 'not suitable' for gauging FAME fuel energy content: VPS  

Accurate measurement can only be determined using calorimetry, says testing firm.
The 28508-grt asphalt tanker Bitu Atlantic. October 11, 2023
Rubis receives first biofuel delivery  

Collaboration between Cepsa and Glander International Bunkering in supply of FAME and fuel oil blend.
Jesper Sørensen, Global Head of Alternative Fuels and Carbon Markets at KPI OceanConnect. September 21, 2023
KPI OceanConnect and Uni-Tankers complete biofuel trial  

Particulate matter emissions reduced by up to 42% compared to LSMGO, results show.
Hapag-Lloyd containers on board the Antwerpen Express. May 26, 2023
ExxonMobil starts Hapag ARA biofuel deliveries  

Deal to supply B30 marine bio fuel oil with bio-component made from waste-based FAME.