Bunker Fuels

WinGD's study highlights LNG retrofits for vessels as the fastest route to financial returns in decarbonization efforts.

Optimum Voyage's technology is now integrated into Weilbach's platform, providing optimized route and speed recommendations for vessels

Oil producers in the Americas have gained market share and financial benefits from the Iran war's impact on Middle Eastern exports

Europe's seaborne diesel imports are increasingly reliant on the US, creating supply vulnerabilities ahead of autumn maintenance

Iraq is fast-tracking major oil pipeline projects to Turkey and Syria, offering alternative export routes away from the Strait of Hormuz

Greek shipowners are pushing for IMO emission targets to be based on actual bunker market supply, citing weaknesses in current frameworks.

An online auction for the 4,917 DWT oil tanker "LONG MEI" is scheduled for September 16, 2026, on Shipbid.

Singapore's residual fuel oil inventories saw a 2% average decline in August, attributed to decreased net imports

US natural gas prices fell to $2.87/MMBtu, extending a retreat from recent highs due to anticipated supply increases

A proposed U.S.-Venezuela oil deal is facing criticism from both government allies and opposition forces in Venezuela

Unexpected US refinery outages during maintenance season could reduce product tanker cargo volumes and impact freight rates

Rotterdam's biofuel bunker prices are climbing due to expensive feedstock, even as conventional fuel costs decline.

Fossil fuel importers faced an estimated $330 billion in additional costs for seaborne crude oil, oil products, and LNG.

Middle East tanker exports are navigating a third phase of market adjustments since the Hormuz crisis commenced, impacting capacity.

Saudi Aramco is increasing heavy crude sales, utilizing the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring other Persian Gulf nations' export growth

CMA CGM achieved a new biomethanol bunkering record in Shanghai, supplying 8,016 tonnes to a container vessel.

Global demand for low-emission marine fuels could surge over five times by 2050 with new IMO emission regulations

Petrobras has resumed VLSFO bunker sales at Brazil's Port of Itaqui, while LSMGO sales remain suspended.

Oil prices edged lower due to Venezuela supply reports and U.S.-Iran discussions over the Strait of Hormuz.

US natural gas inventories unexpectedly dropped, signaling a potential increase in future demand and influencing market sentiment

Emvolon has signed a $450 million, seven-year agreement with Freepoint Commodities for biomethanol offtake and project financing

GCMD released a report outlining a practical approach for shipowners to verify marine biofuel quantity and renewable content

Bunker fuel demand in Houston remains steady, with VLSFO and LSMGO available within 4-5 days lead time

Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil shipments to Asia, utilizing an Egyptian pipeline and the Strait of Hormuz due to Houthi threats.

Turkey's diesel imports from the US and India surged to record levels in August due to a Russian export ban and Iran conflict disruptions.

Petrobras is now authorized to provide bunker fuel via barge to foreign-bound ships at Brazil's Suape Port

Crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased to 6-8 million barrels daily due to higher Middle East production

An unplanned shutdown at South Africa's Natref refinery has impacted jet fuel supply to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

CMB.TECH posted a $364.4 million net profit in Q2 2026, driven by strong tanker and dry bulk markets

CIMC SOE has started construction on two 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy, expanding the global LNG refueling fleet