Sri Lanka’s Colombo, Hambantota ports achieve more bunkering feats with latest foray

Colombo Port’s first supply of delivered high sulfur fuel oil bunker in the week started Aug. 8 marked another milestone for Sri Lanka, as the country sets out to boost its bunkering prospects while also developing other ports like Hambantota as a dominant marine fuels hub in Asia. Register Now Advantis Bunkering, a subsidiary of

Port of Galveston, Stabilis sign MOU on LNG bunkers

Galveston Wharves at the Port of Galveston and energy transition services firm Stabilis Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable LNG bunkering at that Texas port, the companies have said. Under the terms of the MOU, the port and Stabilis will provide LNG fueling solutions to vessels calling there, including identifying suitable dock

Norwegian Company to Develop the Technology for Ammonia Bunkering

While extensive research efforts are underway to develop the propulsion systems for ships that will use alternative fuels, the other critical part of the equation for decarbonization is developing the new infrastructure required to support the maritime industry’s use of the new fuels. A new joint venture launching in Norway, according to its founders, will

Wärtsilä Reports Progress, Targeting Ammonia Blend Engine This Year

As the efforts continue toward introducing a new generation of zero-carbon emission engines, Wärtsilä is reporting that that has made significant progress in a testing program with its fuel-flexible combustion engines. The Finnish engine manufacturer now expects to have a marine engine capable of running on an ammonia blend available this year as it proceeds

MOL Seeks to Grow Methanol with Investment in Waterfront Shipping

In an effort to advance the commercialization of methanol as an alternative marine fuel and to expand its participation in the emerging market, Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will acquire a minority stake in Methanex Corporation’s Waterfront Shipping subsidiary. According to the companies, the new strategic investment buildings on a relationship started over 30 years