Marine Bunker
Tanker with jet fuel cargo ablaze after collision with container ship off UK coast
A tanker carrying jet fuel was ablaze and leaking in the North Sea off northeast England after a collision with a cargo vessel on Monday, with more than 30 crew sent to hospital.
Petrobras technology, Riograndense Refinery becomes first to produce fuels with cellulosic content in Brazil
Petrobras and Riograndense Refinery (RPR) have successfully completed an industrial scale co-processing test using 5% pyrolysis bio-oil (a non-food biomass raw material) combined with fossil feedstock.
LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
Digital Feature: The reality of FuelEU in numbers
Today, many owners and managers are concerned with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), designed to reduce emissions produced by shipping. However, the author's company's projections show that the impact of FuelEU will eclipse that of the ETS around 2035 and dwarf it beyond that. Business as usual is therefore no longer an option, and progressive decisions must be made to deal with this challenge.
Cargill, Hafnia launch Seascale Energy to accelerate transformation of marine fuel procurement services
Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and leading tanker shipping company, Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture, combining Cargill’s existing bunker business Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance.
Baseblue launches new bunker fuel supply service in Trinidad
Baseblue has launched a new bunker fuel supply service at Point Lisas Port, Trinidad. The service will provide vessels with reliable and efficient fuel options, eliminating logistical challenges and enhancing operational efficiency.
Marine fuel sales at top bunker hub Singapore log soft start to 2025
Sales of marine fuel at Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, logged weaker volumes in the first month of 2025.
China's 2024 low-sulfur marine fuel exports dip 1.6% vs. 2023
China's exports of low-sulfur marine fuels dipped 1.6% in 2024 from the previous year. The decline in exports emerged despite an uptick in refueling demand at key bunker ports globally, as China cut export quotas in its final batch of the year.
First-ever ammonia and propane co-loaded vessel completes voyage from U.S. to Europe
Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the U.S. to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks.
Oman Oil Marketing Co. and TFG Marine establish bunker fuel supply JV
Oman Oil Marketing Co. (OOMCO) and TFG Marine, a leading international marine fuel joint venture (JV) founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, have established a bunker fuel JV to supply vessels visiting Oman’s ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar.
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- RWE to invest €17 B in the U.S. to power data centers 3/13
- Petrobras' refineries operating at 97% of capacity 3/13
- ABB open to pursuing more than one multi-billion-dollar acquisition this year 3/13
- USW rejects bp's final offer to Whiting refinery (U.S.) workers 3/13
- Equinor has no spare oil and gas capacity, CEO says 3/13
