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Panellists discuss what it takes to move ethanol bunkering from trial to routine at the MEMA Ethanol Bunkering Roundtable, SIBCON 2026. Ethanol bunkering in Singapore has moved past first trials. The question now is what it takes to make it routine and bankable. On 13 October 2026, the Maritime Ethanol & Methanol Alliance (MEMA), a platform of the Global Centre for Green Fuels (GCGF), hosted a roundtable on the opening day of SIBCON 2026 at Resorts World Sentosa. The Maritime

The United States already has the supply, the infrastructure and a growing body of operating evidence to make ethanol a practical low-emission marine fuel. MEMA has released the Executive Summary of "Study on Ethanol as a Marine Fuel for the United States", prepared by ABS Sustainability Center in Houston. The study examines U.S. ethanol supply and infrastructure, technical readiness, emissions, economics, maritime use cases and policy pathways. Its central finding: the Unite

Identifying practical steps to support the responsible scaling of ethanol bunkering in Singapore and across the region.

GCGF is pleased to support two upcoming industry events organised by CMT, each addressing a different piece of the region's energy transition — from feedstock and biomass supply through to decarbonisation strategy and deployment.

GCGF together with the Vietnam ACST under the Ministry of Construction, convened the International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference in Hanoi on 25 June 2026.

Technical testing validates alcohol fuels as practical marine fuel pathways

GCGF participated in the Argus Biofuels Conference, contributing to discussions across both the biofuels and Green Marine segments.

GCGF together with International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), convened a half-day workshop on Alcohol-Based Fuel Pathways for Shipping during Singapore Maritime Week 2026.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore explores the potential of ethanol as a low-carbon marine fuel.

New studies examines the sustainable bioethanol supply potential of the United States and Brazil.

GCGF signed a MOU with the Academy of Construction Strategy and Cadres Training (ACST)

GCGF hosted a series of stakeholder workshops across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang

GCGF Managing Director Clarence Woo joined an expert panel examining the emerging role of ethanol in maritime decarbonisation

GCGF and MEMA were featured in Ethanol Producer Magazine in an article titled “Ethanol’s Next Big Wave,” which explores expanding roles for ethanol beyond traditional markets

GCGF’s presentation centered on the role of ethanol as a scalable, near to mid-term marine fuel solution.

GCGF contributed to regional discussions on SAF feedstock scalability, carbon intensity, and certification frameworks at the Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress.

Quantum Commodity Intelligence reports on Vietnam’s nationwide E10 rollout from June 2026, citing GCGF insights on supply readiness, imports, and the importance of a clear mandate to support market transition.

GCGF shared insights with Quantum Commodity Intelligence on ethanol’s growing role in maritime decarbonization and its potential to unlock over 20 million tonnes of new global demand.

GCGF contributed to maritime fuel discussions at the Global Ethanol Summit, highlighting ethanol’s role in shipping decarbonisation and advancing global collaboration on standards and market readiness.

GCGF is actively contributing to ISO technical work on maritime ethanol, supporting the development of internationally recognised fuel standards to enable safe, scalable adoption of alcohol fuels in shipping.