According to BNamericas, Argentina has introduced new regulations regarding the use of biofuels in maritime transport. Under a reform announced by the Federal Energy Secretariat, biofuels can now be directly loaded into the fuel tanks of river and ocean-going vessels, or blended with fossil fuels for the same purpose.
The Secretariat stated that the use of biofuels in shipping is increasing due to their potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. This adjustment falls within the framework of Argentina’s Biofuels Law No. 27640 of 2021. A subsequent regulation, Resolution No. 689/2022, had previously exempted maritime activities from mandatory biodiesel blending and established a registry for biofuel producers and blenders.
The latest changes grant vessel operators greater flexibility in choosing the type and blend of fuel they use. Additionally, a new category of “fuel operators” has been introduced, expanding the regulatory structure and supporting the broader adoption of biofuels in maritime transport.
