Scalability and sustainability
Biofuel
Biofuels are a diverse group of fuels produced from biomass feedstock. Ethanol, methanol, methane (bio-LNG) or biodiesels (FAME or HVO) may be produced from a range of feedstocks, including crops, agricultural or forestry residues and waste biomass.
Video: Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels
Presentations: Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels
The Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels, organized by the Future Fuels and Technology Team, was held at IMO Headquarters on 12 February 2026 to share technical knowledge between stakeholders on the current state of marine biofuels.
Through presentations from speakers representing a cross-section of stakeholders, the seminar provided an overview of the current state and future prospects of the marine biofuel market, heard from industry experts on their experiences with production, certification and market dynamics of different biofuel pathways and shared experiences of biofuel use onboard.
Opening speech
Opening speech from the moderator – Dr. Roberta Cenni, Head of Biofuels, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
IMO ruleset and policies
Setting the Scene: IMO’s ruleset and policies relevant for the use of biofuels – Mr. Camille Bourgeon, Technical Officer, IMO
Global trends in marine biofuels
Global trends in marine biofuels production and supply – Dr. Paolo Frankl, International Energy Agency
Marine biofuels and climate mitigation
Marine Biofuels: friend or foe for climate mitigation? – Dr. Glaucia Mendes Souza, University of São Paulo, Brazil and IEA Bioenergy Task 39
Mitigating biofuel climate risk
Mitigating the climate risks of biofuels – Dr. Gonca Seber Olcay, International Council on Clean Transportation
Bio-LNG by 2030
Making Bio-LNG happen by 2030 – Ms Charlotte Morton OBE, World Biogas Association
US corn ethanol as a marine fuel
US corn ethanol as a marine fuel: sustainability, economics, and the path to commercial deployment – Dr. Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim, Marquis Energy, United States
Unlocking the potential beyond compliance
Unlocking the potential beyond compliance: Türkiye’s holistic biofuel solutions – Mr. Erdinç Altun and Ms. Pınar Kılınç, Türkiye
Indonesia's marine biofuel pathway
Indonesia’s Marine Biofuel Pathway for energy transition – Mr. Mohammad Arif Kurniawan and Mrs. Santi Manurung, Indonesia
Biofuels and maritime decarbonization
Biofuels and maritime decarbonization: From drop-in biofuels to biomethanol and bioethanol – Mr. Chris Chatterton, Global Centre for Green Fuels, Maritime Ethanol & Methanol Alliance
Biofuel in Everllence B&W two-stroke engines
Biofuel in Everllence B&W two-stroke engines – Ms. Dorthe Jacobsen, Everllence
Drop-in biofuels: quantity, quality and assurance
Drop-in biofuels: Developing a framework for quantity, quality, and GHG abatement assurance – Dr. Prapisala Thepsithar, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
