Alternative Fuels

LNG was the dominant alternative fuel choice for new vessel orders in June, according to DNV data

The first wing-sail system on a car carrier is now undergoing testing to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Kongsberg Maritime is enhancing its energy management offerings to help shipowners optimize fuel use and hybrid power systems.

Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions validated ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking technology for floating hydrogen terminals in Norway

Alfa Laval will supply HVO pre-treatment technology for Acelen's new biorefinery in Brazil, with completion expected by 2029

TMC Compressors will equip ten new Central Group product tankers with marine compressed air systems.

Everllence expanded its Augsburg training center to support alternative fuel engines, focusing on green methanol and methane.

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy has received its second methanol-ready bunker tanker, 'Lucia Cosulich', from a Chinese shipyard.

Vopak has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Green Energy Storage, including a significant BESS project investment.

Eastern Pacific Shipping reported that alternative fuels made up 25% of its total fuel consumption in 2025.

UCL's new Climate Resilience Framework helps maritime stakeholders assess individual ships' climate transition risk.

ABS has validated bound4blue's method for calculating wind propulsion power, boosting confidence for shipowners.

New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels dropped by 11.6% in H1 2026, with LNG still leading but LPG/ethane orders rising

Grimaldi Group has received its twelfth ammonia-ready PCTC, the Grande Oriente, enhancing its fleet and decarbonization efforts

China has launched its first zero-carbon sea-river intermodal shipping route using a pure electric containership.

Rich Byrnes takes over as President and CEO of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, succeeding David Cummins

Onboard carbon capture technology is expected to be commercially viable for shipping by 2026, aiding decarbonization efforts

The UK Environment Agency has launched its first electric workboat, Blackwater Joule, for enforcement and maintenance on the Thames

JERA has created a new Singapore-based company, JERA GES, to manage its long-term LNG and lower-carbon fuels portfolio.

China is expanding its electrification strategy from road vehicles to inland shipping, targeting emissions reduction.

AET is expanding its use of alternative fuels like biofuels and biomethane, citing fuel availability and regulatory uncertainty.

Gasum will provide LNG fuel to Fjord1 ferries on a vital Norwegian coastal route via truck-to-ship bunkering

Shenzhen Port Group and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have partnered to develop green shipping corridors.

Europe must strategically address China's growing influence in the electric shipping sector to avoid future dependency

STAX Engineering secured Bain Capital funding to scale its maritime emissions capture technology, supporting industry decarbonization.

Thirteen Chinese shipping companies signed a "Green Shipping Declaration" to advance dry bulk decarbonization efforts

Siemens Energy will integrate shore power systems for Washington State Ferries' fleet electrification and decarbonization strategy

STX supports Eurogas's stance on 'liquefaction by equivalence' as essential for scaling Bio-LNG and e-LNG for shipping

AYK Energy will supply batteries for nine new Grimaldi Group RoPax vessels being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard

A proposed EU rule change could restrict a key pathway for supplying bioLNG and eLNG to ships, impacting maritime decarbonization