Port of Gothenburg Hosts First Bunkering of Swedish-Produced Biomethane for Maritime Sector

Gothenburg, Sweden – In a notable step towards alternative marine fuels, the Port of Gothenburg has carried out its first bunkering of Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane (LBG) for shipping. The operation, involving St1, St1 Biokraft, and shipping company Terntank, took place at quay 519, where the vessel Tern Ocean was fueled. The operation marked the first

Azane Unveils New Subsidiary to Drive Ammonia Bunkering Development Oslo, Norway

Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian company founded in 2021, is accelerating efforts to establish a full-scale ammonia fuel value chain for the maritime sector. With a focus on clean energy and zero-emission shipping, the company is developing both the technology and infrastructure needed to enable ammonia bunkering at ports. To support its growing operations, Azane

Hafnia and Cargill establish a new bunker firm

With the merger of Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance and Cargill’s Pure Marine Fuels, Seascale Energy will initially account for about 7.5 million metric tons of bunkering volume. The new joint venture, according to Cargill and Hafnia, is to guarantee reliable access to high-quality marine gasoline at low prices. According to the partners, this would be accomplished

Port of Rotterdam bunkers 9.8 million tonnes in 2024

The Port of Rotterdam has reported that maritime vessels bunkered 9.8 million tonnes of fuel in 2024, a moderate decline from 9.9 million tonnes in 2023. In 2024, demand for fuel oil, marine petrol oil, and other fuels was 0.9 per cent lower than in 2023. The Port of Rotterdam observed that demand for LNG

Fuel compliance tool launched by bunker trader

Glander International Bunkering, which has its biggest network office in Dubai, has introduced a tool to help users calculate key data for compliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulations, which came into effect on January 1st this year. FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector by incentivising the use of alternative fuels

Monjasa makes LNG bunkering move in the UAE

Monjasa has brought in an LNG bunkering vessel on charter for deployment in the UAE. The company’s move into the LNG bunkering space has seen NYK’s 5,000 cu m Green Zeebrugge fixed for an undisclosed period in what Monjasa says was a response to a growing demand for alternative fuels, including ships fuelled by LNG, which today

India, Sri Lanka see weak bunker fuel demand in November

Bunker markets in Mumbai saw a fall in demand for bunker fuels due to the inconsistency in availability of supplies at the port, while despite plentiful supplies, traders across Sri Lanka said the drop in the number of ship calls reduced the total bunker demand at the port, India Shipping News reported, citing Platts data.

Singapore bunker sales jump 19.5% in October

Bunker fuel demand at the port of Singapore rose by 19.5% on the month to 4.8mn t in October, supported by stronger enquiries from shipowners. It takes total bunker consumption at the port to 45.3mn t in the first 10 months of the year, putting Singapore on course to break last year’s record high sales

ZeroNorth and Vitol complete first digital bunker trial

In a four-week trial using ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note solution, the parties seek to enhance efficiency and transparency while establishing a foundation for digitalising bunker operations in Europe’s largest bunker hub. ZeroNorth, Vitol and the Port of Rotterdam have completed a first digital bunker delivery this week, marking the launch of a four-week trial.

KR, HD KSOE, HD HHI, KSS Line, and Liberian Registry partner for ammonia bunkering guidelines

 A landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering has been established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KR (Korean Register), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry.  As the demand for ammonia-fueled vessels rises, this partnership aims