Asia/Pacific
Singapore's marine biofuel demand could double by 2025
Marine biofuel demand at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore could potentially double by 2025 to almost 1 MMt from 2023 levels as shippers seek to cut emissions.
Thailand orders traders to suspend diesel exports
Thailand has ordered traders to suspend diesel exports while Thai Oil Plc repairs its No. 3 crude distillation unit in Chonburi province.
Cathay joins forces with like-minded organizations to promote the use of SAF
Following the successful launch of its Corporate SAF Program in 2022, Cathay is excited to announce the addition of three new partners to the program.
Drawn by low prices, Chinese refiners hunt for oil to replenish stocks
Chinese refiners are actively booking crude oil cargoes for delivery in March and April to replenish stocks, locking-in relatively low prices and in anticipation of stronger demand in the second half of 2024.
Thai Oil to shut crude unit for repairs at Sriracha refinery
Thai Oil is planning to shut one of the three crude distillation units at its Sriracha refinery complex for repairs after production issues cropped up early last week.
Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapore's top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services maintained its top spot among marine bunker suppliers in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, while Sinopec Fuel Oil Singapore propelled into No.3 in 2023, latest data from the port authority showed.
Russia boosts fuel exports to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia in 2023
Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia raised their imports of Russian fuel by around 28% in 2023 to almost 6 MMt, partially offseting a decline in Russian supplies to Europe.
Indonesia's 2024 oil, gas lifting set to fall short of government targets, regulator says
Indonesia's oil and gas lifting this year is likely to fall below government targets, upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said but pledged efforts to fill the gap.
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Maersk, one of the founding members of the Green Fuels Alliance India, will take a seat on the steering committee as one of the representatives of the maritime industry for the conversations around green fuels.
Korean Air to expand cargo SAF program with Yusen Logistics
Korean Air has partnered with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics company, to further promote the use of SAF in the air cargo industry.

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