Verde Marine Energy completes its 1st physical bunkering of B100 marine biofuel

Verde Marine Energy announced June 23 that it has completed its first physical bunkering of B100 advanced biodiesel, also known as fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp market, delivering up to 90 percent greenhouse-gas (GHG) reduction.

“This milestone moves us from RED III preparation to the active supply of certified sustainable marine biofuels to sea-going vessels,” the company stated.

The delivery to the Beautriton, a vessel owned by Vertom and operated and managed by Vertraco and ECL, strengthens the Vertom Group’s internal decarbonization pathway and supports compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU maritime and RED III requirements, while creating new opportunities for sustainable maritime operations.

For this supply, VME partnered with Sunoil Group and IJsselland Bio Fuels B.V. to load B100 at the Standic terminal in Dordrecht, the Netherlands.

“We confirm VME is ready to supply EN 14214- and ISO-compliant B100 by barge and truck across the ARA market using our own logistics, with full certification and documentation to support shipowners’ decarbonization plans,” VME stated.

Joe Tierney, VME director and head of trading, said, “This first physical biofuel supply is a key step for Verde Marine Energy. By supplying B100 ourselves, we strengthen our role as a marine fuel supplier and create a practical route for shipowners to access sustainable bunker fuels.”

Christian Sterken, a sustainability specialist with VME, added, “From a RED III compliance perspective, this shifts VME from preparation to execution. We are building the operational and compliance foundations for a long-term renewable fuel strategy.”

VME said its goal is to make marine biofuels practical, compliant and commercially accessible.