APAC News

Japan Opens Second Round of Zero-Emission Vessel Programme
Japan Opens Second Round of Zero-Emission Vessel Programme
The funding will support the construction of vessels powered by hydrogen, ammonia and batteries.
25 Aug 2026
Trio Sign Agreement to Explore LNG Bunkering at India's Kandla Port
Trio Sign Agreement to Explore LNG Bunkering at India's Kandla Port
GAIL, DPA and DNV will explore LNG bunkering at Kandla as the fuel is yet to gain a significant foothold in India's marine fuel market.
24 Aug 2026
Construction Begins on Two LNG Bunkering Vessels for GSX Energy
Construction Begins on Two LNG Bunkering Vessels for GSX Energy
CIMC SOE is building two more LNG bunkering vessels for GSX Energy under a contract signed last year.
24 Aug 2026
Intended Dividend Notices Issued for Ocean Bunkering and Hin Leong Marine
Intended Dividend Notices Issued for Ocean Bunkering and Hin Leong Marine
Ocean Bunkering was Singapore's third-largest bunker supplier by volume in 2019.
24 Aug 2026
CCS Approves Chinese High-Pressure Direct-Injection Methanol Engine
CCS Approves Chinese High-Pressure Direct-Injection Methanol Engine
The medium-speed engine is designed to run solely on methanol.
24 Aug 2026
BUNKER JOBS: Meratus Group Seeks Head of Bunkering in Indonesia
BUNKER JOBS: Meratus Group Seeks Head of Bunkering in Indonesia
The company is looking for candidates with a minimum of eight years of experience in the maritime industry, with a strong focus on bunkering and fleet fuel efficiency.
24 Aug 2026
HD Hyundai Wins Contract to Build Four LNG Carriers
HD Hyundai Wins Contract to Build Four LNG Carriers
The shipbuilding contract, valued at $373.6 million, was signed with a shipping firm based in Oceania.
24 Aug 2026
Mitsui E&S Moves Ammonia Engines and Fuel Systems to Commercial Stage
Mitsui E&S Moves Ammonia Engines and Fuel Systems to Commercial Stage
The company says the engines and fuel systems are now ready to be supplied for actual vessels.
21 Aug 2026
IINO Lines Takes Delivery of LPG Dual-Fuel VLGC
IINO Lines Takes Delivery of LPG Dual-Fuel VLGC
LPG remains a niche alternative bunker fuel for now, being used almost exclusively in gas carriers.
21 Aug 2026
Chinese Shipbuilder to Build LNG Bunkering Vessel for European Owner
Chinese Shipbuilder to Build LNG Bunkering Vessel for European Owner
The 6,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessel will supply LNG to ships in Europe.
21 Aug 2026
Olam Agri and Vitol Bunkers Complete Co-Processed VLSFO Bunkering in Singapore
Olam Agri and Vitol Bunkers Complete Co-Processed VLSFO Bunkering in Singapore
The vessel was supplied with 246.5 mt of VLSFO, including 34.5 mt of co-processed CNSL VLSFO.
20 Aug 2026
BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Seeks Sales Executive in Singapore
BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Seeks Sales Executive in Singapore
The company is looking for candidates with over five years of experience in marine fuel, bunkering, trading or related energy or commodity sector.
19 Aug 2026
Hong Lam Marine's New Bunkering Vessel Launched in China
Hong Lam Marine's New Bunkering Vessel Launched in China
Hong Lam Marine is one of the licensed bunker craft operators in Port of Singapore.
18 Aug 2026
Yang Ming Boxship Completes First SIMOPS LNG Bunkering at Shanghai
Yang Ming Boxship Completes First SIMOPS LNG Bunkering at Shanghai
The dual-fuel ship received around 2,000 mt of LNG at the Port of Shanghai.
18 Aug 2026
China Sets Global Record with 8,000-MT Methanol Bunkering in Yangshan
China Sets Global Record with 8,000-MT Methanol Bunkering in Yangshan
The bunkering was the largest single green methanol bunkering operation to date.
18 Aug 2026
Towngas Hosts Hong Kong Delegation at Green Methanol Project
Towngas Hosts Hong Kong Delegation at Green Methanol Project
The visit focused on Towngas' plans to develop green methanol for the marine fuel market.
18 Aug 2026
Everllence and Hudong-Zhonghua Plan New Dual-Fuel Hybrid LNG Carrier
Everllence and Hudong-Zhonghua Plan New Dual-Fuel Hybrid LNG Carrier
The 180,000 m3 LNG carrier will feature Everllence's dual-fuel hybrid-electric propulsion system.
17 Aug 2026
BP Appoints Bunker Buyer in Singapore
BP Appoints Bunker Buyer in Singapore
Former Uni-Fuels senior bunker trader Shanice Ling joined BP as a bunker buyer last month.
17 Aug 2026
Sulfur Bunker Claims Rise as China Steps Up Checks: Gard
Sulfur Bunker Claims Rise as China Steps Up Checks: Gard
Gard says sulfur-related bunker claims more than tripled in the first half of 2026 amid tighter checks in China.
14 Aug 2026
ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Rose to Four-Month High in July
ANALYSIS: Singapore Bunker Sales Rose to Four-Month High in July
Increased VLSFO sales accounted for much of the month-on-month gain in bunker sales volume in July.
14 Aug 2026