Bunker Fuels

Petrobras and the Brazilian Navy will cooperate on offshore logistics, emergency response, and alternative energy development

GAIL, Deendayal Port Authority, and DNV are collaborating to develop LNG bunkering infrastructure at Kandla Port in India

Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to expand marine fuel offerings in the ARA and UK bunker markets.

Panama Canal bunker fuel sales rebounded sharply in July, with total volumes up 43,000 mt to 428,000 mt.

Vitol Bunkers and Olam Agri successfully trialed CNSL co-processed VLSFO bio-bunkering for a commercial voyage in Singapore

Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port has fallen by over a third due to Houthi blockade threats in the Bab al-Mandeb.

Pakistani oil refineries received regulatory approval to export around 185,000 metric tons of fuel oil in August.

Russian Urals crude oil is now trading at a premium for Indian deliveries due to strong Asian demand and tighter export availability

Oil prices dipped after the US announced its strictest economic sanctions yet on Iran, impacting global market stability

Sunoco Marine and Verde Marine Energy have partnered to extend bunker fuel supply services to the ARA region and the UK.

Dilapidated port infrastructure and operational issues are causing tanker delays up to 30 days for Venezuelan oil exports

Houston's bunker fuel market faces tight availability for HSFO, VLSFO, and LSMGO, with extended lead times for all grades

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

Oil prices are advancing as the US tightens economic pressure on Iran, impacting global crude supply and potentially bunker costs

CBL International, a marine fuel logistics company, reported a return to profitability and strong growth for 1H 2026

US crude oil stockpiles increased by 4.4 million barrels, reaching 428.8 million barrels in the week ending August 14.

U.S. natural gas futures recently climbed to a near four-week high, fueled by hot weather forecasts and steady oil prices.

Industry stakeholders are being surveyed on alternative marine fuels, including biofuel safety and broader adoption challenges

Panama's bunker fuel sales rebounded significantly in July, showing an 11.1% increase from June and 10.6% year-on-year.

Oil prices are rising due to US-Iran conflict uncertainty and potential new sanctions, affecting energy market risk premiums.

Avenir LNG's vessel completed its first LNG bunkering for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Honduras, supporting cleaner fuels.

Two key maritime alliances have partnered to help the shipping industry meet emission regulations and transition to cleaner fuels

Iraq's government approved new mechanisms for exporting crude oil through various international and local companies and multiple outlets

Global refined product markets face a diesel crunch from Russian refinery attacks and Middle East crude supply issues

Despite a brief period of ample supply in mid-July, crude oil markets are signaling an upcoming supply tightness.

Oil and gas shippers face sudden carrier rate hikes and surcharges, struggling to verify fairness due to limited benchmarking options

Amazónica LNG has joined SEA-LNG, signaling its commitment to developing LNG bunkering facilities on Colombia's Caribbean coast

Norway's Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub is now RFNBO-certified, meeting EU sustainability standards for renewable hydrogen.

Biomethane is a viable near-term option for shipping to meet initial IMO Net Zero Framework emissions targets if mass balancing is allowed