FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15: a reliable and compliant drop-in biofuel for inland shipping

Rotterdam, 4 December 2025 – FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15, a 15% FAME-based biofuel blend that helps the Dutch maritime industry reduce emissions immediately. With GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies provides shipowners with a practical, reliable drop-in solution at a time when the need for concrete decarbonisation measures continues to grow. Now that the regulatory framework for higher FAME blends has been clarified, FincoEnergies provides inland and coastal shipping companies with a tangible step towards more sustainable operations they can take today. 

The regulatory landscape for inland shipping is changing 

From January onwards, REDIII raises the sustainability requirements for the Dutch maritime sector, increasing the urgency for practical decarbonisation options. Shipowners are expected to demonstrate real and measurable CO₂ reductions, yet uncertainty around FAME blends above 7 percent previously created hesitation, even as demand for accessible and effective alternatives continued to rise.    

That uncertainty has now been resolved. Recent European guidance (ES-TRIN and CESNI-EUROMOT) confirms that higher FAME blends are fully permitted in PRE-CCR, CCR I, and CCR II engines, without additional emission testing, provided that engine manufacturer requirements are met. Dutch authorities have also clarified that the Fuel Quality Directive’s (FQD) 10% FAME limit does not apply to the inland shipping sector, since vessels do not operate on EN590 road diesel. This removes a key barrier, making GoodFuels B15 a straightforward next step. 

GoodFuels B15: practical, scalable and impactful  

GoodFuels B15 is a drop-in biofuel blend that delivers measurable CO₂ reduction while fitting seamlessly into existing vessel operations. Fully aligned with the needs of the inland shipping sector, the blend meets the specifications defined by Koninklijke Binnenvaart Nederland (KBN), ensuring it matches day-to-day practice on board. GoodFuels B15 builds on FincoEnergies’ extensive experience with sustainable marine fuels and insights from its B15 inland shipping trial, which shows strong, stable performance in real-world conditions.

Bas Goedegebuure, responsible for inland shipping at FincoEnergies: 

GoodFuels B15 key benefits:

• 15 percent FAME and 85 percent regular diesel 
• Parameters meet EN590 diesel expectations 
• Very low SMG value to prevent gelling and clogging in colder conditions 
• Filter Blocking Tendency (FBT) testing for additional assurance 
• Drop-in properties with no infrastructure or engine modifications required 
• Truly sustainable; produced from feedstocks that are 100 percent certified as waste or residue, with no negative land-use impact like deforestation and no competition with food production.
  
  

GoodFuels B15 provides shipowners with a practical, ready-to-use sustainability solution simple, scalable and available today.   

Built on collaboration  

GoodFuels B15 was developed through close collaboration between FincoEnergies and Argent Energy. As one of Europe’s leading producers of waste-based biodiesel, Argent Energy contributed deep feedstock expertise and technical knowledge. FincoEnergies leveraged its long-standing experience in sustainable marine fuels and operational understanding of the inland marine sector. Together, these strengths resulted in a stable, reliable and high-quality FAME blend that meets the technical expectations of Dutch shipowners. 

Jan Jaap Rodenburg, Chief Commercial Officer at Argent Energy: 

Ready for today’s operations
 

GoodFuels B15 is now available to the Dutch maritime industry, utilizing a bunkering process identical to that of regular diesel. The FAME blend is already available at Oliehandel Terlouw, along with higher FAME blends up to B30 for shipowners aiming for even more CO₂ reduction.  

Decarbonising the industry together

FincoEnergies believes that true decarbonisation is only possible when the entire sector collaborates. Its mission is to make the transport and logistics chain climate-neutral step by step, with solutions that can be applied immediately in daily operations. The company works towards a future in which shipowners, shippers and logistics partners have easy access to reliable, affordable and impactful CO₂ reduction solutions. With the launch of GoodFuels B15, FincoEnergies accelerate that mission by providing the inland shipping sector with a practical, accessible and immediately deployable way to reduce emissions today. 

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About FincoEnergies 

FincoEnergies is an independent, leading supplier of (bio)fuels and decarbonisation services for the transport sector. The company enables companies to calculate and reduce their direct and indirect emissions and certify their positive impact. 

About GoodFuels  

GoodFuels is a global brand of sustainable fuels for road and marine transport, provided by FincoEnergies. The GoodFuels product line includes FincoEnergies’ most sustainable fuels, meeting the highest sustainability standards. This ensures that customers using GoodFuels products are genuinely contributing to a better world. Learn more at goodfuels.com. 

About Argent Energy 

Argent Energy is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of second-generation biodiesel, operating plants in Stanlow, United Kingdom, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company produces around 200,000 tons of waste-based biofuels annually. 

Press contact 

Melissa Bergmann 
Marketing & Communications Manager
Melissa.bergmann@fincoenergies.com
+31651641009