APAC News

Oilmar Hires Marine Fuel Trader in Singapore

The new hire previously served as business development manager for ADP Clear Pte Ltd in Singapore.

25 Nov 2025

Cnergyico Refinery VLSFO Production Lifts Pakistan VLSFO Avails 'Back to Normal'

Previously, only one refinery was producing VLSFO and production was understood to be limited.

25 Nov 2025

BUNKER JOBS: BP Seeks Physical Bunker Trader in Singapore

The company is looking for candidates with at least seven years of commercial experience, preferably in marine fuels.

25 Nov 2025

IBIA Convention 2025 Wrap-Up: Key Discussion Points and Event Takeaways

IMO NZF, MFMs, other efforts towards decarbonization took centre stage at IBIA's annual convention in Hong Kong.

25 Nov 2025

Singapore to Hand Out Methanol Bunkering Licences to Three Firms

The three companies were chosen from a pool of 13 applications.

24 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China's Ambitions Make Methanol Attractive for Bulkers

Bulkers have had limited uptake of methanol-fuelled ships thus far, but this has begun to change in recent months with China's backing for the fuel.

24 Nov 2025

HD Hyundai Becomes World's First Shipbuilder to Deliver 5,000 Ships

This milestone comes more than five decades after the company delivered its first ship in 1974.

21 Nov 2025

Tanker Arrested in Singapore

The vessel came to Singapore from India earlier this month.

20 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China Seen Taking Centre Stage in Green Bunkers Production

China's expanding renewable power capacity is strengthening its position in future green bunker supply.

20 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Hong Kong to Mandate MFMs for Methanol Bunker Deliveries

All barges engaged in methanol bunkering will be required to use mass flow meters, according to a government official.

20 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: South Korea MFM Mandate Could Come as Soon as 2027

The government is understood to be preparing to set up the new rule, and has already distributed some funds to barge owners to subsidise the investment.

20 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: 'Something Has to Change' For IMO NZF to Pass

CLIA CEO Bud Darr sees any attempt to return the IMO's net-zero framework to a vote next year with no change as destined to fail.

19 Nov 2025

IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Carbon Capture Key as 2/3 of Today's Ships Won't Bunker Future Fuels

GCMD's Lynn Loo argues carbon capture technology makes sense for ships operating in tramp service.

19 Nov 2025

HKMW 2025: Maersk to Take on First Stem From 500,000 Mt/Year Methanol Deal in 2026

The output will be both biomethanol and synthetic methanol, both produced using wind power at a facility in Hinggan League in the northeast of China.

18 Nov 2025

HKMW 2025: Hong Kong Maritime Week Sees Record Participation

Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global shift to green marine fuels.

18 Nov 2025

HKMW 2025: Hong Kong Seeks to Become 'Epicentre' of Green Marine Fuels

A total of almost 200,000 mt of LNG and biodiesel has been bunkered in Hong Kong so far this year, according its government.

17 Nov 2025

HKMW 2025: NYK Will Use Ammonia Bunkers as Main Fuel for Net Zero by 2050

Takaya Soga, CEO of NYK, says methanol and LNG will also be used, but play a smaller role in its plans.

17 Nov 2025

Vitol Supplies Largest Locally Produced VLSFO Stem in Pakistan

The VLSFO was produced at Pakistan's Cnergyico refinery using US-sourced crude oil.

17 Nov 2025

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Delivers New Fuel-Efficient Ferry

The vessel is designed to reduce bunker use by 5% by using advanced hull and technologies.

17 Nov 2025

Norwegian Energy Trading Appoints New Singapore Managing Director

Kristian Kihle has taken on the role of Singapore managing director as of November 1, while trading manager Roger Liau is stepping down from his role for personal reasons.

14 Nov 2025