Total Energies expects LNG to play an important role in marine bunkers

As we head towards IMO2050, there is no doubt that the future of shipping will comprise a mix of fuel solutions and the shipping industry will need all of them to meet future fuel demands. We believe LNG has an important role, along with bioenergies and hydrogen-based fuels, in shipping’s energy transition. The adoption of

PetroChina Int’l tops Singapore’s list of 2021 marine fuel suppliers

PetroChina International Singapore Pte Ltd climbed three spots to be the top marine fuel supplier in the world’s biggest ship refuelling hub in 2021 while the overall number of licensed suppliers fell by four to 41, official data showed on Monday. Shell Plc’s Singapore bunkering unit, Shell Eastern Trading Pte Ltd, fell from the top

Wärtsilä launches major test programme towards carbon-free solutions

The technology group Wärtsilä continues to lead the ongoing transformation of the energy and marine sectors towards carbon-free solutions through its future fuel development work. The company is pioneering the adoption of hydrogen and ammonia as viable engine fuels through advanced testing in Wärtsilä’s fuel-flexible combustion engines. Hydrogen and ammonia contain no carbon, meaning the

Hainan bunkering volume up 113% on year to 217,500 mt during 2021

Hainan Maritime Safety Administration supervised 420 bonded oil bunkering operations and recorded a bonded bunkering volume of 217,500 metric tonnes (mt) in 2021, representing respective increases of 158% and 113% on year, according to state media CCTV. The Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce, Hainan Maritime Safety Administration and Hainan Provincial Department of Transportation jointly issued

ABS grants AIP for MOL’s ammonia bunkering vessel

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the company, along with ITOCHU Corporation has obtained approval in principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for an ammonia bunkering vessel concept. The project is part of a joint development study on ammonia fuel supply chain in Singapore. MOL, which already has experience

LNG propulsion conversion project successfully completes milestone

A conversion project to allow the ferry MS Münsterland to consume liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a bunker fuel which started on 19 May 2020 has recently reached a milestone, according to operator AG EMS. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as part of the implementation of the

European Energy to build e-methanol and hydrogen bunker fuel plant

The Port of Hanstholm said it has taken the first step towards becoming Europe’s first CO2-neutral fishing port through a declaration of intent with Danish renewable energy developer European Energy. In addition to solar and wind energy plants, the company also wants to establish a Power-to-X plant for the production of e-methanol and hydrogen at

China Ramps Up LSFO Production 30%, backing Bunker Fuel Hub Ambitions

China more than halved the volume of export quotas for refined fuel, predominantly gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, under the first allotment for 2022, while raising the allowances for low-sulphur fuel oil by 30%, industry sources said on Tuesday. The deep cuts to refined fuel, largely expected by the market, was in line with the

Norwegian ammonia-powered shipping project moves ahead

Ammonia bulker startup Viridis Bulk Carriers and consortium partners have moved one step closer to realising a carbon free short sea transportation service comprising cargo, ships and fuel logistics as part of the project called FlexBulk. The project has been awarded NOK13.75m ($1.5m) in development funding from the Norwegian Pilot-E program, a collaboration between the

Sumitomo Plans Ammonia Launch by 2025 for Bulker and Singapore Bunkers

Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation announced several new initiatives designed to further support the adoption of ammonia for maritime and other industries. The company plans to launch an ammonia-fueled dry bulk vessel within the next four years. They also plan to accelerate development efforts in Singapore through a partnership with Keppel FELS, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore