Green Fuel

BSR Opens the Door to Commercial B5 Biodiesel

BSR’s first commercial shipment of B5 biodiesel from the Dung Quat Oil Refinery marks an important transition from research and trial blending to market deployment of a lower-carbon fuel. As Vietnam expands its biofuel ecosystem and energy-transition agenda, B5 adds a new product to BSR’s portfolio while creating room to decarbonize diesel transport and raise the value generated by the domestic refining chain.

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BSR Accelerates Investment on Its Path to Southeast Asia’s Top 8

BSR Accelerates Investment on Its Path to Southeast Asia’s Top 8

BSR’s ambition to rank among Southeast Asia’s eight largest refining and petrochemical companies by revenue by 2030 requires a shift from growth driven mainly by operational efficiency to growth led by investment. Supported by solid production and financial performance, the Dung Quat Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project, together with petrochemicals, sustainable fuels, new technologies and M&A, is being positioned as a platform for value-chain expansion and stronger regional competitiveness.

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Dung Quat and the E10 Supply Chain: The Logistics Link Behind Green Fuel

Dung Quat and the E10 Supply Chain: The Logistics Link Behind Green Fuel

As E10 biofuel enters a phase of broad distribution, the pressure no longer rests only on retail stations or consumer acceptance. Behind every litre of fuel is an operating chain that connects agricultural feedstock, ethanol production, storage, blending, quality control, transport and distribution.

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Green Logistics Corridors: How Will Vietnam Cut Transport Emissions by 2050?

Green Logistics Corridors: How Will Vietnam Cut Transport Emissions by 2050?

In Vietnam’s green-growth agenda and its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, transport and logistics have come under intense scrutiny. In 2023, the transport sector emitted about 39.3 million tonnes of CO₂, accounting for roughly 11 percent of national emissions, with road and maritime transport responsible for the bulk.

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“Green Skies” 2050: Decarbonization Pressure on the Air Cargo Supply Chain

“Green Skies” 2050: Decarbonization Pressure on the Air Cargo Supply Chain

As air cargo volumes keep rising, the industry’s emissions picture is heating up. Aviation currently accounts for around 2.1% of human-made CO₂ emissions and about 12% of transport-related emissions overall. In 2024, airlines emitted roughly 942 million tonnes of CO₂, and only about 1% of that was mitigated through carbon credits and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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How much will FuelEU 2025 push freight rates up - and can “pooling” save shippers?

How much will FuelEU 2025 push freight rates up - and can “pooling” save shippers?

FuelEU Maritime taking effect on 01/01/2025 turns “green costs” into an actual invoice: sustainable fuels are scarce, compliance surcharges emerge, and the EU ETS layers on carbon costs. Against this backdrop, the “pooling” mechanism is expected to help companies optimize compliance - but will it be enough to protect margins?

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FuelEU 2025: giá cước tăng bao nhiêu? liệu “pooling” có cứu được chủ hàng?

FuelEU 2025: giá cước tăng bao nhiêu? liệu “pooling” có cứu được chủ hàng?

FuelEU Maritime có hiệu lực từ 01/01/2025 biến “chi phí xanh” thành hóa đơn thực: nhiên liệu sạch khan hiếm, phụ phí tuân thủ xuất hiện, và EU ETS tiếp tục chồng lớp chi phí carbon. Trong bối cảnh ấy, cơ chế “pooling” được kỳ vọng giúp doanh nghiệp tối ưu tuân thủ—nhưng liệu có đủ để cứu biên lợi nhuận?

Thời sự - Logistics

Methanol - Ammonia: A Transition Pathway for Vietnam’s Fleet?

Methanol - Ammonia: A Transition Pathway for Vietnam’s Fleet?

No longer confined to demonstration models, methanol and ammonia are moving into practical deployment at ever-larger scales.

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The Cost of the “Hidden Tax”: Global Shipping Faces a New Wave of Geopolitical Tensions

The Cost of the “Hidden Tax”: Global Shipping Faces a New Wave of Geopolitical Tensions

The Trump administration’s rejection of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Emissions Framework was not merely a politically tinted decision- it signaled a clear turning point, showing that maritime transport is becoming a new geopolitical battleground. In this global contest, every choice of technology and fuel becomes a critical “trigger” that impacts the entire supply chain and global economic security.

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Cepsa Operates Europe’s First Hybrid Diesel-Electric Refueling Barge

Cepsa Operates Europe’s First Hybrid Diesel-Electric Refueling Barge

In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the maritime industry, energy company Cepsa has taken the lead in deploying Europe’s first hybrid diesel-electric refueling barge. This marks a major step forward in cutting emissions from cargo ships, helping the maritime sector better comply with increasingly stringent global emission regulations.

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Vietnam Re-Elected as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Port Advisory Council

Vietnam Re-Elected as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Port Advisory Council

(VLR) From October 21-26, 2024, in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, the Asia-Pacific Port Services Network (APSN), in collaboration with the Malaysian Maritime Department, hosted its annual series of events with the theme "Green Maritime Corridor." At this event, Colonel Bui Van Quy, Deputy General Director of Saigon Newport Corporation, was honored to be re-elected as Chair of the APEC Port Services Network Advisory Council for the 2024-2027 term.

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