Americas News

Houston Bunker Prices Dip as Prices Soften in the U.S.
IFO380 at the port fell $2.50 to $580.50 pmt today, while LS380 fell $5.00 pmt.
11 Jun 2013
First LNG Bunkering Facility Coming to U.S. Gulf
Harvey Gulf plans to open the $400 million facility in Louisiana in February 2014.
11 Jun 2013
Shale Oil Raises World Crude Estimates by 11%
A new U.S. report finds shale reserves account for a tenth of global oil resources and a third of gas.
11 Jun 2013
Teekay in "Pioneering Transaction" for Two Fuel-Saving LNG Carriers
The LNG carriers will be used to transport exports from the U.S. Sabine Pass export terminal.
11 Jun 2013
New York Reports Good Demand as Prices Firm on the East Coast
Low sulfur 380 cSt product (LS380) was up for a fifth consecutive market day today.
10 Jun 2013
Houston IFO380 Prices End the Week Lower
The product has fallen $25.00 pmt over the last month, with a spread of $27.00 in that time.
7 Jun 2013
DNVPS: Big Increase in Bunker Alerts Since ECA Introduction
GreenTech 20132 delegates were told quality issues include problems with sediment, and an increase in abrasives.
7 Jun 2013
Port of Long Beach Names Interim Executive Director
Chief harbor engineer Al Moro unanimously selected to lead the port as the search begins for a permanent director.
7 Jun 2013
50 Mile North American ECA "Would Be Just as Effective"
Independent environmental and energy consultant says 200 mile ECA zone is "not based on very solid science."
7 Jun 2013
Dual-fuel Ro-Ro Ferry in Sea Trials
The ferry will operate between Argentina and Uruguay, using LNG for 95-98 percent of each voyage.
5 Jun 2013
Synthetic Fuel Firm Targets Central & South America
Quadrise has made a deal with Colombian oil major Ecopetrol to seek opportunities in the region.
5 Jun 2013
EPA to Trial Fly-Over ECA Enforcement
The trials will begin in the upper Chesapeake Bay area, then extended to include other areas.
4 Jun 2013
CSAV Drops Bunker Costs, Shrinks Loss in Q1
The shipping company's fuel costs dropped as bunker prices fell and efficiency projects took effect.
4 Jun 2013
Shipping Lines Honoured for Slow Steaming, Emissions Reduction
The awards recognised shipping lines for using less bunker fuel by slowing down within 20 and 40 nautical miles of the port.
3 Jun 2013
Industry Groups Study LNG Bunkering in Canada
The 1.2 million project will investigate technology, safety, regulatory requirements and other issues on the nation's West Coast.
3 Jun 2013
DNVPS: Kulluk Tug "Slime" Could Have Been Bacteria, Not Fuel Additive
Hauk Larsen Wahl put forward the idea at GreenTech 2013 in Vancouver last week.
3 Jun 2013
Ferry Company Could Switch to LNG Despite Love of Diesel
BC Ferries Director of Engineering Services Greg Peterson tells GreenTech 2013 that bunkering is the biggest obstacle to using LNG.
3 Jun 2013
Shale Gas Boosts LPG Shipping Rates
The earnings for ships carrying the fuel have risen as other shipping rates have foundered.
30 May 2013
Canada Stops Oil Leak From Sunken Bulk Carrier
The vessel sank in 1985 had been leaking oil in recent months.
30 May 2013
Analysis: USG No. 6 3% vs WTI
Comparison prepared by bunker broker and trader Merlin Petroleum Co., Inc..
29 May 2013