Burando Energies Says It Held 30% of Rotterdam Biofuel Blend Volumes in H1 2026
Key Takeaways
- •Burando Energies accounted for roughly 30% of Rotterdam’s biofuel blended marine fuel and B100 bunkering volumes in the first half of 2026.
- •The data excludes alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol and LNG.
- •The Netherlands is the only major ARA bunkering hub where RED III has been transposed for marine use, creating a pricing advantage for biofuels in Rotterdam.
- •Burando said it supports deliveries with a company-owned blending terminal in AFT Amsterdam, its own biofuel barge fleet and an in-house sustainability team.
- •The company expects biofuel uptake in Rotterdam to rise further as FuelEU Maritime obligations grow and EU ETS costs for conventional fuel increase.
In the first half of 2026, Burando Energies supplied approximately 30% of all biofuel blended marine fuel and B100 volumes bunkered in the port of Rotterdam, according to data from the Rotterdam Port Authority. The figure excludes alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol and LNG.
Dutch regulations support marine decarbonisation
Rotterdam remains one of the most cost-competitive locations in Europe for bunkering biofuels, and the Netherlands is currently the only major bunkering hub in the ARA region where RED III has been transposed for marine use. That creates an ERE-based discount mechanism that makes blended fuels in Rotterdam meaningfully cheaper than equivalent products in ports outside the Netherlands.
For shipowners focused on EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance, bunkering biofuels in Rotterdam is described as the most cost-effective option, which helps explain why supply capacity, documentation and delivery reliability have become central features of the market.
Burando Energies said it has positioned itself to meet that demand through infrastructure investment, including a dedicated company-owned biofuel blending terminal at AFT Amsterdam. The company also wholly owns a fleet of biofuel barges, which it says helps ensure reliable and timely delivery, and it has an in-house sustainability team that issues compliance documentation.
Burando supplies a range of biofuel blends in all Dutch and Belgian ports, including Zeebrugge. Its product slate includes HSFO, VLSFO and Marine Gasoil/Diesel-based blends, as well as B100 FAME, B100 HVO and B100 Fame Residue products.
“We are extremely proud to see the trust of our new and repeat customers support the growth of our operation and continue to improve ourselves both on the physical products and associated compliance documents,” said Nick de Haan, Head of Decarbonisation Strategies at Burando Energies.
Outlook
Biofuel uptake in Rotterdam is growing, and Burando said it expects that trend to continue as FuelEU Maritime obligations increase and the EU ETS cost of conventional fuel rises. Among other initiatives, the company is investing in shore- and water-based logistics capacity for low-carbon methanol.
“Our ambition is to continue to grow and diversify our market position further while continuing to deliver the reliability and documentation quality our clients depend on,” the company said.
Burando added that readers with questions may contact the company at [email protected].