EMEA News

Iranian Parliament Summons Oil Minister to Report on VLSFO Supply

Sanctions against Iran may be holding up refinery upgrades to increase low-sulfur fuel production, according to the Tehran Times.

17 Jan 2020

European Parliament Calls for "Urgent Investment" into Shipping Decarbonisation

The legislative body also welcomed shipping's inclusion in the EU's emissions trading scheme.

16 Jan 2020

Suez Canal Authority Clarifies Position on Open-Loop Scrubbers

But ships will still be allowed to burn high sulfur fuel oil until Egypt ratifies Marpol Annex VI.

15 Jan 2020

Emulsion Bunker Producer Quadrise Appoints New CEO

Mike Kirk is set to remain at the company as its chairman.

15 Jan 2020

Wessels Marine Claims $3,000/day saving for LNG Versus MGO

Wessels Marine sets out the savings made by its container feeder vessel the MV Wes Amelie.

15 Jan 2020

Rosneft Launches ULSFO Sales at Russian River Ports

RN-Bunker has made its first sales of the product at the ports of Yeisk, Rostov-on-Don and Azov.

14 Jan 2020

IBIA Announces Candidates for Board Election

The election results will be announced at the organisation's annual general meeting on 24 February.

13 Jan 2020

Dutch Short-Sea Operator Orders Four LNG-Fuelled Ships

The first of the vessels will be delivered in the autumn of 2021.

13 Jan 2020

NIMR Launches Physical Supply at Port of Duqm

The company will initially be supplying marine gasoil, very low sulfur fuel oil and marine lubricants.

13 Jan 2020

Hapag-Lloyd Reports "Sporadic Strikes" Continue at French Ports

Strikes at Fos and Le Havre are causing terminal and vessel congestion, the company said.

9 Jan 2020

Port of Rotterdam Calls for Shipping's Inclusion in EU ETS if IMO Plans Lack Ambition

The IMO's initial strategy on greenhouse gas emissions reduction is set to be revised by 2023.

9 Jan 2020

CMA CGM Makes First Use of New Dunkirk Cold Ironing Facility

The 8MW facility is expected to become fully operational in the first half of this year.

8 Jan 2020

2020 Bulkers Takes Delivery of Fifth Scrubber-Equipped Ship

2020 Bulkers claims its new ships offer 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of cargo transported.

8 Jan 2020

Fujairah Fuel Oil Stocks Jump on IMO 2020 Effect

Heavy distillate and residue inventories reached 11.205 million barrels in the week to 6 January.

8 Jan 2020

Baleària Ups LNG Bunkering Capabilities

With new high-efficiency fuel delivery system in the port of Valencia.

7 Jan 2020

FinCo Fuel Group Takes Majority Stake in Biofuel Producer GoodFuels

The companies aim to work together to develop carbon emission reduction strategies for the shipping industry.

6 Jan 2020

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints New Denmark Managing Director

Patrick Hoé joins the company from his previous position in sales for the wind power industry.

6 Jan 2020

Iran Downplays VLSFO Shortage Concerns

NIOPDC says IRISL's fuel needs will be met.

3 Jan 2020

LQM Names New London Team

Industry veteran Neil Lamerton among a quartet of faces at LQM's new London office.

31 Dec 2019

UK PM "Very Interested" in Shore Power

Despite the government's earlier lack of support for the technology in Southampton.

30 Dec 2019