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IMO uncertainty weighs on marine biofuel demand as Singapore sales fall 47%

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  • Marine biofuel sales in Singapore totaled about 603,000 tons from January through September, down 47% from the same period in 2025, as shipping companies waited for clearer International Maritime Organization rules.
  • Industry executives also said FuelEU Maritime carbon-credit availability was competing with biofuel uptake.
  • Rotterdam's first-half bio-blended bunker sales rose 28% year on year, but demand remained below expectations.

Summary

Marine biofuel sales in Singapore totaled about 603,000 tons from January through September, down 47% from the same period in 2025, as shipping companies waited for clearer International Maritime Organization rules. Industry executives also said FuelEU Maritime carbon-credit availability was competing with biofuel uptake. Rotterdam's first-half bio-blended bunker sales rose 28% year on year, but demand remained below expectations.

Original source title

Uncertain IMO Rules Weigh on Shipping’s Demand for Cleaner Marine Fuels

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