Marine Bunker
China's refined oil exports dip 0.6% in June but hit 12-month high
China's exports of refined products, including diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel and marine fuel, fell 0.6% year-on-year to 5.34 MMt in June, though the figure marked the highest monthly total since June 2024.
Trafigura to use Babcock's ammonia fuel supply system onboard gas carriers
Babcock's LGE business has been awarded a contract from Trafigura to deliver an innovative marine ammonia fuel supply system, ecoFGSS-FLEX®. The system allows the safe, efficient and sustainable use of ammonia as a propulsion fuel.
MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it completed the acquisition of all membership rights in LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief U.A.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui O.S.K. receive AiP for LCO2/methanol carrier
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. have acquired Approval in Principle from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for their jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) / methanol carrier.
Tankers U-turn, zig-zag, pause around Strait of Hormuz
At least two supertankers made U-turns near the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys.
Alder Process Technology uses APS to produce low-carbon marine fuels
Alder Process Technology has provided recent progress on its efforts to accelerate decarbonization of the marine fuel sector using Alder Pyrolytic Sugars (APS). APS is created using our proprietary biocrude oil fractionation technology, which converts fast pyrolysis oil derived from sustainably sourced biomass into two products: the pyrolytic sugar fraction, resulting in APS, and the pyrolytic lignin fraction, resulting in Alder Renewable Crude (ARC).
FincoEnergies adopting Ofiniti’s eBDN technology in marine (bio)fuel delivery
In a joint move that underscores its commitment to transparency, innovation and sustainability, FincoEnergies has announced the adoption of Digital Delivery through electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology across its marine (bio)fuel operations in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region.
Australia: Roadmap launched for driving maritime decarbonization in the Pilbara
The Pilbara Ports ‘Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub’ outlines a strategic roadmap to establish a clean fuel bunkering hub in the region, enabling the use of alternative marine fuels such as ammonia.
Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia)
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) announced its key role in a landmark maritime decarbonization initiative led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD). The successful completion of the first-ever ship-to-ship transfer (STS) of ammonia at anchorage in Western Australia marks a major milestone in paving the way for ammonia as a viable marine fuel.
ABB launches AMXE Marine Motor to enhance vessel efficiency
ABB has launched the AMXE Marine Motor, a next-generation electric propulsion solution engineered to withstand the tough conditions at sea, including continuous exposure to corrosive saltwater and powerful ocean currents.
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
- SWISS becomes world’s first airline to integrate Synhelion solar fuel into its flight operations 7/24
