PIMD Plans Singapore Biomethanol Exports After 2028 Production Scale-Up
PIMD plans to make Singapore a key market for Indonesian biomethanol, with exports starting post-2028 plant launch
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PIMD plans to make Singapore a key market for Indonesian biomethanol, with exports starting post-2028 plant launch
Olam Agri and Vitol Bunkers completed Singapore's first bio-bunkering operation using CNSL-blended VLSFO

TGP managed the complex airfreight of a 24-tonne wellhead and drilling components from Batam to Baku for an offshore energy project
FuelEU Maritime regulations have boosted demand for marine biofuels, creating sustained price premiums in key bunkering hubs.
Singapore's petrochemical exports fell 22.5% in July, contrasting with a 24.2% rise in overall non-oil domestic exports.
Singapore's July bunker sales fell 3.8% year-on-year but rose 1.3% month-on-month, with LSFO sales at a multi-month high
Golar LNG signed a Letter of Intent with Seatrium for the EPC contract of its third FLNG conversion project.
IBT Bunkering & Trading has opened a new Singapore office, led by bunker trader Kevin Döhmen, to expand its Asian presence
Bunker fuel availability is constrained across various grades in key East of Suez ports, with Singapore experiencing tight VLSFO supply
Reed Smith moves sanctions partner Alex Brandt to Singapore to enhance sanctions advisory in Asia for maritime clients
OPL Services chartered marinEV's electric cargo vessel Hydromover 2.0 for operations out of Singapore's new decarbonization hub

Global container throughput exceeded one billion TEUs in 2025, driven by rapid growth at smaller ports.
Korean Register (KR) convened its Southeast Asia Committee meeting and a technical seminar in Singapore, focusing on decarbonization.
A study reveals Singapore's large harbor craft are ready for B100 biofuel, provided proper fuel handling is implemented
VLSFO availability in Singapore remains tight, with extended lead times and inventories impacted by US-Iran hostilities.
Samudera Shipping Line's revenue grew by 12.2% to USD 320.3 million in 1H 2026, boosted by container volumes and new routes

Singapore has issued eight new licenses to expand its LNG bunkering capacity, effective September 1, 2026
VLSFO availability in Singapore has tightened, with lead times extending due to low inventories and US-Iran hostilities
IBIA's technical group found no direct link between shale oil in marine fuels and vessel operational issues.
Singapore's residual fuel oil stocks increased by 10% in July, reaching 19.25 million barrels.
Marine soil investigation and survey works are ongoing in Singapore's Temasek Fairway until September 30, 2026
VLSFO availability in Singapore remains tight, with lead times of 14-19 days due to low inventories and Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Iranian crude oil flows to Singapore's ship-to-ship transfer areas saw a sharp rise in July, reaching 36.2 million barrels.
LSMGO's premium over biofuel has grown, influenced by EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance costs in major bunkering hubs
Singapore secured its position as the world's leading maritime center for the 13th consecutive year in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic Index
Singapore's bio-bunker and LNG marine fuel sales saw a significant decline in June, with reduced volumes across categories
Singapore's June bunker sales increased by 1.6% year-on-year, totaling 4.67 million metric tonnes, including alternative fuels
A FOBAS report indicates ISO-compliant bunker fuels are causing operational issues due to undetected quality problems.
PaxOcean's new 17.26-hectare shipyard in Singapore enhances the region's capacity for complex vessel repairs.
Shanghai has moved to second place in the 2026 ISCDI, ending London's six-year run as the runner-up.
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