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An Introduction to Biofuels

ARACON 2026

21 October - 23 October

Hilton Rotterdam Hotel

Annual review: does the bunker industry need to do business better – or differently?

ARACON 26 will once again bring together senior executives, technical experts, policymakers and innovators to discuss the ‘state of play’ for the global marine fuels sector – and with a close focus on the challenges and issues impacting the world second largest bunker market, the (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region.

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An Introduction to Biofuels


An Introduction to Biofuels

A focused and highly useful afternoon half-day course providing an overview of the regulatory, commercial, and operational considerations associated with the use of marine biofuels.

Delegate Pass: £195

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12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Covering core and recent developments in the regulatory and commercial landscape for marine biofuels and taking account of operational feedback on the use of these fuels, this popular course, which featured for the first time at ARACON 2024, offers a focused, timely and highly useful overview of the subject.

This half-day course will be relevant to suppliers and buyers, as well as those stakeholders whose jobs require an understanding of the regulatory, operational and commercial factors to be considered in the use of marine biofuels.

 

Course overview
  • Regulation & legislation – including lifecycle assessment (LCA), IMO regulation, and the impact of national regulation, such as FuelEU Maritime.
  • Biofuel specifications, including ISO 8217:2024, CIMAC and OEM requirements
  • The types of biofuels (FAME, HVO, CNSL, etc.), their production and characteristics, quality and blending
  • Operational considerations
  • Biofuel, what to consider before first trial
  • Commercial considerations
  • Supply and demand outlook