A reliable energy supply is crucial to keeping ships moving, ensuring maritime operations run smoothly and maintaining the continuity of supply chains.
At the same time, new regulatory requirements and increasing pressure to reduce emissions are transforming the maritime energy supply.
MB Energy supports shipping companies, operators and charterers in north-western Europe with conventional marine fuels, biofuels, methanol, ammonia, bunkering, maritime logistics and compliance solutions.
Product overview
The shipping industry requires energy solutions that work reliably today whilst also being prepared for future requirements. MB Energy combines established marine fuels with biofuels and new energy sources such as methanol and ammonia. This creates an integrated supply solution for customers who wish to combine operational reliability with emissions-reduction and regulatory-compliance targets.
Conventional Marine Fuels
Conventional marine fuels remain a key energy source for merchant ships, powering main engines and on-board systems during day-to-day operations.
MB Energy offers a range of fuel grades for maritime applications.
Marine Gasoil DMA
High Sulphur Fuel Oil RMG
Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) RMG
Heavy Fuel Oil
ULSFO 0.1%
Tailor-made grades for special applications
Biofuels
Biofuel blends can help reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from existing fleets without having to make major modifications to the vessel, depending on the feedstock, blend ratio and application.
They are particularly suitable for companies that wish to reduce their emissions now whilst maintaining operational flexibility.
MB Energy offers flexible blend options starting from B30, as well as ISCC-EU-certified biofuel solutions made from RED-compliant raw materials with a traceable origin.
Methanol
Methanol can offer shipping companies a potential way to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions whilst relying on a liquid energy source with established logistics capabilities, depending on the fuel pathway and feedstock.
MB Energy works with biomethanol and e-methanol, integrating these products with procurement, logistics, storage and distribution.
The portfolio includes biomethanol, e-methanol and corresponding specifications for maritime applications.
Ammonia is regarded as a potential future marine fuel and could play a role in the long-term transformation of international shipping.
MB Energy is supporting the development of the necessary ammonia value chain, including through New Energy Gate, in Hamburg.
In collaboration with the Hamburg Port Authority, a risk assessment and a safety concept for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering have been developed.
Ammonia is emerging as a potential marine fuel and may play a role in reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from shipping depending on the production pathway and certification framework.
MB Energy supports clients in the shipping industry with EU ETS requirements through compliance and trading solutions.
The Power, Gas & Emissions division provides access to EU emission allowances, assists with the procurement of allowances and supplies market information to help meet regulatory obligations.
MB Energy therefore combines new energy products with complementary solutions relating to emissions trading and helps clients meet their BEHG, EU ETS1 and EU ETS2 compliance requirements.
MB Energy offers a range of bunkering solutions that can be tailored to port infrastructure, fuel type, vessel type and operational requirements.
Ship-to-ship bunkering
In ship-to-ship bunkering, fuel is supplied directly from a bunker vessel. This enables flexible supply in a variety of ports and operating environments.
Truck-to-Ship Bunkering
Truck-to-Ship offers a flexible supply service using tanker lorries. This method is particularly suitable for use in locations where no permanently installed bunkering infrastructure is available.
Ex-Pipe / Ex-Installation Delivery
When fuelling from fixed infrastructure, the fuel is delivered directly to the vessel from a terminal or a shore-based facility. This enables efficient fuelling processes at suitably equipped locations.
Plan your next marine fuel delivery
Would you like to source marine fuels, plan a bunkering solution or discuss future fuel strategies?
Our Marine Fuels team will help you find the right supply solution.
MB Energy offers a range of conventional marine fuels, as well as biofuel solutions and new energy sources for maritime applications. These include, amongst others, marine gas oil, VLSFO, heavy fuel oil, biofuel blends and methanol.
What is ship-to-ship bunkering?
In ship-to-ship bunkering, fuel is transferred directly from a bunker vessel to the vessel being supplied.
What is truck-to-ship bunkering?
In truck-to-ship bunkering, fuel is supplied to the vessel by tanker lorries.
What does ‘ex-pipe’ or ‘ex-installation delivery’ mean?
This involves the supply of fuel directly via a terminal or a permanently installed onshore infrastructure.
How does MB Energy support the EU ETS in the shipping sector?
Through its Power, Gas & Emissions division, MB Energy supports access to EU emission allowances, the procurement of allowances and provides compliance market information.
