Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) has reached a new milestone in Hong Kong’s marine biofuel landscape, completing the port’s first-ever B100 bunkering operation for an oil tanker, according to Ship & Bunker.
The delivery took place on June 8, with the fuel supplied to the TORM-operated tanker Torm Corrido. CPN announced the operation via a statement on its website on Wednesday, describing the event as an extension of its B100 service to a new vessel segment.
The Vessel Behind the Operation
The bunkering was carried out using Guo Si, CPN’s dedicated bunker tanker. According to CPN, Guo Si is currently the only Type II-certified bunker tanker in Hong Kong approved for B100 operations. The vessel has undergone upgrades to comply with IMO IBC Code standards and local Hong Kong regulatory requirements.
Rapid Growth Since January Launch
CPN first introduced its B100 bunkering service in Hong Kong in January 2026. Since then, demand has climbed sharply. As reported by Ship & Bunker, second-quarter 2026 delivery volumes have already exceeded first-quarter figures by more than 300%.
This acceleration follows a broader track record for the company. CPN supplied approximately 170,000 metric tons of marine biofuel throughout 2025, according to the report.
Does This Matter to You?
This development signals that B100 — a pure, unblended biofuel — is gaining traction beyond niche vessel types and is now being offered to tanker operators in one of Asia’s busiest bunkering hubs. The rapid quarter-on-quarter demand growth points to a broader shift in uptake rather than isolated transactions.
For those monitoring decarbonisation options in Asia-Pacific, the expansion of B100 availability into the tanker segment — combined with dedicated, certified infrastructure — represents a practical development worth tracking. Regulatory compliance, vessel compatibility, and supply reliability are central considerations, and CPN’s infrastructure certifications under IMO IBC Code and Hong Kong requirements may factor into how operators assess this option.
The sharp rise in delivered volumes also suggests that B100 is moving from an experimental offering toward a more established part of the bunker supply mix in Hong Kong.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
