Americas News

Phillips 66 To Sell New York Marine Terminal to United Refining
United Refining says it was not making public what it inteds to do with the terminal.
10 Oct 2012
Mystery Oil Sheen Near Deepwater Horizon Site
US officials say there is no clear connection to the capped BP Macondo well, and test results on the oil won't be available for weeks.
8 Oct 2012
$65 Billion Price Tag for LNG Project
Energy companies describe forward movement, but no definite commitment, to Asia export project in Alaska
8 Oct 2012
ISObunkers Fuels Divisions Bought By PAPCO
ISOindustries will continue to operate its core marine bunkering businesses out of its offices in Norfolk, Virginia and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
4 Oct 2012
Report: No US Oil Independence by 2020
A more realistic scenario shows U.S. importing from Canada, Mexico while also increasing domestic production.
3 Oct 2012
Cargill to Drop Ship Speed 18% to Tackle its $2 Billion Bunker Bill
Firm combines with Huntsman Corp. and UNIPEC UK saying they will only charter the most fuel-efficient vessels.
3 Oct 2012
PoLB Ready for Larger, Fuel Efficient Vessels
Port says it's ready for the next generation of ships as MSC Beatrice, the largest cargo ship ever to visit any port in North America, calls at the port.
3 Oct 2012
OW Bunker To Supply Low Sulfur Bunkers in Panama
Supplier says it it responding to a "surge in demand" with the U.S. West Coast having "coming under strain" since implementation of the ECA.
1 Oct 2012
Alaska Marine Lines Says It Already Meets ECA Standards
Despite already using lower-sulfur diesel, the company's VP opposes the new rules because of overall effects on the state.
25 Sep 2012
Fuel Leaked from Ship for Five Hours in Canadian Harbour
A final report blames the 2011 incident on improper procedures, delayed reaction by navy.
25 Sep 2012
One LNG Project Adds 3M Tonnes of CO2
Environmental group ForestEthics Advocacy campaigner says there hasn't been a full understanding on the full impact of shipping LNG.
24 Sep 2012
Venezuela Oil Fire Under Control Early Friday
The refinery fire follows an August explosion that killed 48 people and shut down operations at another site.
21 Sep 2012
East, Gulf Coast U.S. Port Strike Averted for 90 Days
FMCS said the parties made the extension 'for the good of the country.'
20 Sep 2012
NAT to buy Fredriksen's Frontline Interest in Orion Tanker Pool
Frontline says it want to be more flexible in the operation of its vessels.
20 Sep 2012
Workers Threaten Port Strike in U.S. East, Gulf Coast
Key issues in negotiations are overtime rules, royalty payments and job security in the face of automation.
19 Sep 2012
Alaska Fuel Spill: "Minimal Amount" Leaked
There have been no reports of impacts to wildlife or the shoreline.
17 Sep 2012
PMSA Praise for California Bunker Tax Law
Association Vice President John Berge says the legislation is needed to keep the marine fuel industry alive and well.
14 Sep 2012
Fuel Spill From Barge in Alaska
Calculations to determine the volume of the spill are currently in progress.
13 Sep 2012
New Security at Port of Long Beach
Port has received $120M in security grants since 2001 and will spend $34M on security, safety infrastructure next year.
12 Sep 2012
MARAD Cancels Study Questioning Double Hull Wisdom
Statement says project cancelled in its entirety at the convenience of the Government.
11 Sep 2012