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VPS reports five-year surge in marine biofuel testing and warns on quality

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Key points

  • At SIBCON 2026, VPS said the marine biofuel sector in its testing portfolio grew 113% per year over the past five years.
  • It now sees 180 shipowners lifting biofuels across 100 ports, while Singapore accounted for about half of global uptake in 2025.
  • VPS said biofuels still represented 2% of fuels tested across 15,000 vessels and called for strict quality control as volumes grow.

Summary

At SIBCON 2026, VPS said the marine biofuel sector in its testing portfolio grew 113% per year over the past five years. It now sees 180 shipowners lifting biofuels across 100 ports, while Singapore accounted for about half of global uptake in 2025. VPS said biofuels still represented 2% of fuels tested across 15,000 vessels and called for strict quality control as volumes grow.

Original source title

SIBCON 2026: VPS emphasises quality control and strategic growth in marine fuel transition

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