Alternative marine fuels
Overview
The marine fuel sector is decarbonising. International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements and EU legislation is driving this change alongside consumer demand for low carbon solutions.
These drivers have prompted shipowners to invest in alternative marine fuels including; marine biodiesel, bio-methanol, grey methanol, LNG, ammonia and hydrogen.
Argus provides pricing, insights, and intelligence for the fast-growing alternative marine fuels market with independent news, analysis, and market commentary on emerging changes and trends so you can stay ahead.
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Argus FuelEU costs, Ucome abatement prices
Argus has launched two FuelEU cost of compliance prices that represent the cost of abating one tonne of CO2 equivalent (e) by bunkering used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) instead of marine gasoil (MGO) or very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO).
FAQB24 (Ucome & VLSFO) dob Fujairah
Argus has launched the first marine biodiesel price for the Middle East — B24 dob Fujairah — adding to its existing coverage for Asia, with prices also published at the ports of Singapore and Guangzhou.
FAQArgus B24 dob Guangzhou marine biodiesel spot price
Argus has launched the first marine biodiesel spot price for China — B24 dob Guangzhou — adding to existing coverage for Asia, including B24 dob Singapore.
FAQArgus B30 (Ucome and VLSFO) dob Houston, Los Angeles
B30 Houston and Los Angeles delivered on board (dob) prices for use by ocean-going vessels comprise 30pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) and 70pc very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO).
Alternative marine fuels key prices
Argus Marine Fuels features a comprehensive range of alternative marine fuels prices (in $/t VLSFO, $/t HSFO, and $/t MGO equivalents and $/mn Btu).
Latest events
Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference
Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference
Argus Biofuels Europe Conference & Exhibition
Argus Biofuels Europe Conference & Exhibition
Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference
Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference
Global alternative fuels vessel databases
Argus Marine Fuels includes access to proprietary data in three downloadable databases, providing essential insights into the changing marine fuels market:
Spot deals and firm quotes
This list of spot deals gives buyers and sellers understanding where they stand price-wise compared with their competitors. Argus’ daily deals/quotes detail the port, type of fuel, size of the deal, price, delivery method and delivery dates. It does not include counterparties’ names.
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Alternative fuels vessels and supplier list
Argus lists vessels that are burning alternative marine fuels, including methanol, biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, LPG, as well as those running on batteries. The database is updated every month.
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Scrubbers
The database is updated every month. It contains over 4,300 records and counting.
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