EMEA News

Spanish Port of Ferrol to Develop LNG Bunkering Facilities

The move follows news that Aida Cruises' dual-fuel Aida Prima will call at the port on November 9.

3 Aug 2017

Spill During Bunkering in Malta

Initial indications are that the spill originated from feeder vessel Leonie P.

2 Aug 2017

Crude Falls as Rising Production Numbers Put Lie to OPEC's Promise of Doubling Down on Production Cuts

Rising U.S. stockpiles also cause market gloom on Tuesday.

1 Aug 2017

UK's Port of Southampton Implements Air Quality Monitoring

The development comes after a lack of shore power solutions for vessels calling at Southampton came under public spotlight earlier this year.

27 Jul 2017

Crude Jumps After OPEC Members Reaffirm Commitment to Cutbacks

However, analysts warn that the numbers bandied about during this week's meeting of members actually pave the way for more excess.

26 Jul 2017

New Research Project on Vessel Construction Expected to Glean 10-15% Bunker-Savings

A new research project, known as FIBRESHIP, which aims to "revolutionise the shipbuilding sector" by replacing steel with composite materials.

24 Jul 2017

Hellenic Petroleum Temporarily Shutters Elefsina Refinery

Aspropyrgos and Thessaloniki refineries will be used to meet demand until its reopening in September.

24 Jul 2017

Know Your Counter Party: AI Energy Group

Abigail Asolange Harlley, CEO of AI Energy Group, talks to Ship & Bunker about the origins and future plans of Ghana-based physical supplier.

24 Jul 2017

More Output Increases Cause Crude Losses Friday and Predictions OPEC and Russia will be "Punished Mightily" Next Week

Russia may even abandon OPEC's reduction agreement if the cartel fails to take action against cheating nations on July 24.

21 Jul 2017

PLA Announces New Research on Thames' Vessel Emissions

The project involves three separate research streams, including an assessment of shore side power.

21 Jul 2017

BPO: Environmental Port Charging Should Remain Voluntary

The comments come in light of a recent report published by the European Commission that examined differentiated port infrastructure charges.

20 Jul 2017

Iran's NITC, RIPI Sign Deal to Develop 2020 Bunker Fuel

The deal aims to develop 0.50% sulfur bunker fuel for the national tanker company and the wider international market.

20 Jul 2017

New Player Lloyd Bunker Starts Operations in Germany

"The maritime service provider devotes itself to inquiries on bunkers and lubricants worldwide," the company said.

20 Jul 2017

PitPoint Hails Texelstroom as First Vessel in Europe to Run on CNG

Texelstroom, which was delivered last year to TESO, can utilise low sulfur bio diesel, CNG, or solar energy for propulsion.

19 Jul 2017

EU Funding Approved for NextGen Link Project

The NextGen Link project is an initiative that includes the development of a new LNG-powered RoPax vessel and associated port infrastructure.

19 Jul 2017

Newbuild Grounded on Durand Reef Slated for Debunkering

It is reported that some 700 tonnes of fuel onboard the vessel's tanks is set too be removed.

17 Jul 2017

Peninsula Petroleum Commences Physical Supply in Barcelona

"We believe that there is a significant supply gap in the market in Barcelona," says John Bassadone, CEO of Peninsula Petroleum.

17 Jul 2017

Western Baltija Shipbuilding Set to Recover Excise Duty on Bunkers, Court Rules

The newbuild vessel is reported to have had 73,000 litres of fuel onboard upon delivery following ship testing in 2013.

14 Jul 2017

Denmark Charges Lars Møller with Fraud in OW Bunker Collapse Case

The former CEO of OW Bunker's Singapore-based subsidiary Dynamic Oil Trading is alleged to have provided credit outside of his mandate, resulting in a charge of committing fraud of agent for more than DKK800 million.

13 Jul 2017

Gate Terminal Opens New LNG Loading Bays

Gate Terminal's new loading bays is expected to support LNG bunkering.

12 Jul 2017