Burando Energies supplied roughly 30% of all biofuel blended marine fuel and B100 volumes bunkered at the port of Rotterdam during the first half of 2026, according to Ship & Bunker, which cited data from the Rotterdam Port Authority. The figure excludes alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol and LNG.
Dutch Regulations Underpin Market Position
According to Ship & Bunker, Rotterdam remains among the most cost-competitive locations in Europe for bunkering biofuels. The report notes that the Netherlands is currently the only major bunkering hub in the ARA region where RED III has been transposed for the marine sector, creating an ERE-based discount mechanism. This mechanism, as reported by Ship & Bunker, makes blended fuels in Rotterdam meaningfully cheaper than equivalent products available in ports outside the Netherlands.
Ship & Bunker further reports that for shipowners managing EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance obligations, bunkering biofuels in Rotterdam currently offers the most cost-effective option among comparable hubs.
Infrastructure Investment Behind the Growth
According to Ship & Bunker, Burando Energies has built its market position through targeted infrastructure investment, including a company-owned biofuel blending terminal at AFT Amsterdam. The company also wholly owns a fleet of biofuel barges intended to support reliable and timely delivery, alongside an in-house sustainability team responsible for compliance documentation, the report states.
Burando supplies biofuel blends across Dutch and Belgian ports, including Zeebrugge, offering HSFO, VLSFO and Marine Gasoil/Diesel-based blends alongside B100 FAME, B100 HVO and B100 FAME Residue products, according to Ship & Bunker.
Nick de Haan, Head of Decarbonisation Strategies at Burando Energies, told Ship & Bunker: “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.”
Ship & Bunker also reports that Burando expects biofuel uptake in Rotterdam to keep growing as FuelEU Maritime obligations increase and EU ETS costs for conventional fuel rise. The company is investing in shore- and water-based logistics capacity for low-carbon methanol, according to the report, as part of efforts to diversify its market position.
Does This Matter to You?
According to the source material, shipowners navigating EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance may find Rotterdam’s regulatory framework and pricing mechanism relevant when planning bunkering strategy, given the cost advantage described for biofuel blends in the port. Vessel operators and charterers calling at Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, or other Dutch and Belgian ports may also want to note the range of biofuel blend and B100 products reported to be available through Burando Energies. Beyond these points, the source material does not detail further implications for wider market participants.
Gulf Bunkering does not provide operational or security guidance. This article is for informational purposes only. Operators should consult flag state authorities, P&I clubs, and relevant advisories for decisions relating to transit planning.
Sources: Ship & Bunker
