Bunker Fuels

FuelEU Maritime regulations have boosted demand for marine biofuels, creating sustained price premiums in key bunkering hubs.

Towngas hosted a Hong Kong government delegation at its VENEX green methanol plant, which is scaling up production.

UK natural gas prices hit a three-week high due to LNG supply disruptions and escalating Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil prices are nearing $90 per barrel due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East and supply concerns

Eastern Pacific Shipping marked its 700th LNG bunkering for a car carrier in Germany, accumulating over 2.9M cubic meters.

Fujairah's marine fuel sales saw a strong rebound in July, though volumes remain well below last year's levels

Off-specification bunker fuel claims are increasing, driven by stricter enforcement from China's Maritime Safety Administration.

A Drone Logistics Company (ADLC) successfully demonstrated drone delivery of dangerous goods samples over Singaporean waters

Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub increased 5% in August, rising 17% since May but remaining 34% below February levels

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

Fratelli Cosulich launched its third methanol-ready bunker tanker, Carlotta Cosulich, in China, advancing its four-vessel program.

An IMO-funded seminar in Trinidad and Tobago focused on practical aspects of using ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen as marine fuels

Énestas and Power LNG are collaborating to develop LNG infrastructure at the Port of Galveston, including a new terminal.

Rotterdam's Harbour Master will enforce mandatory mass flow meter compliance for bunkering from September 1.

One person died and several were injured in a serious incident at a tank terminal in Rotterdam-Europoort.

Maersk's bunker fuel costs climbed by 9.9% to $3.5 billion in H1 2026, influenced by crude oil prices and Middle East supply.

US commercial crude oil inventories increased by 17.4 million barrels to 424.4 million barrels in the week ending August 7

Hapag-Lloyd's H1 2026 bunker costs increased by \u20ac20.6 million due to higher fuel prices, despite lower consumption.

Discrepancies exist between US government figures and vessel tracking data on crude oil exports from the Middle East.

ADNOC is offering to transport Iraqi crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to Asian refiners.

A grounded 'shadow fleet' tanker has caused a major oil spill in the Gulf, spreading for weeks unchecked.

Eight bunker fuel samples from an Indonesian supplier failed to meet ISO 8217 flashpoint standards, posing safety risks.

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

Global seaborne coal loadings saw a 3.0% increase in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 756.8 million tonnes.

Brazilian biodiesel producers are focusing on exports and international certifications due to domestic market instability and idle capacity

Fratelli Cosulich Group is investing in new vessels to adapt to the evolving marine fuels market, maintaining profitability

A new report identifies significant hurdles to the widespread adoption of drop-in fuels in maritime shipping, including long timelines.

CONCAWE has issued a guideline for assessing new materials in marine fuel production to support the industry's decarbonization.

Rotterdam's B30-VLSFO biofuel price fell only slightly, cushioned by higher feedstock costs despite a larger drop in conventional VLSFO.