INTERVIEW: Rotterdam Retains Biofuel Advantage Despite RED III Market Shift: Burando
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INTERVIEW: Rotterdam Retains Biofuel Advantage Despite RED III Market Shift: Burando

Burando's head of decarbonisation strategies Nick de Haan discusses Rotterdam's biofuel market, the impact of RED III and the outlook for sustainable marine fuels.

5 Nov 2026, 13:02
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INTERVIEW: Rotterdam Retains Biofuel Advantage Despite RED III Market Shift: Burando
INTERVIEW: Rotterdam Retains Biofuel Advantage Despite RED III Market Shift: Burando
Burando's head of decarbonisation strategies Nick de Haan discusses Rotterdam's biofuel market, the impact of RED III and the outlook for sustainable marine fuels.
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