EMEA News

Gibraltar 2025 Bunker Calls Up 3.6% On the Year
Gibraltar 2025 Bunker Calls Up 3.6% On the Year
Gibraltar saw a total of 5,267 calls for bunkers in 2025, up from 5,084 a year ago.
27 Feb 2026
Project to Convert First Offshore Vessel to Ammonia Propulsion Moves Ahead
Project to Convert First Offshore Vessel to Ammonia Propulsion Moves Ahead
The vessel is set to become the first offshore vessel capable of operating on ammonia.
27 Feb 2026
More than Half of Balearia's Fleet Can be Powered by LNG or Bio-LNG
More than Half of Balearia's Fleet Can be Powered by LNG or Bio-LNG
Balearia posted an EBITDA of €170 million in 2025 – an increase of 29% on the year.
26 Feb 2026
UK Imposes Sanctions on 48 Russia-Linked Tankers and Maritime Insurer
UK Imposes Sanctions on 48 Russia-Linked Tankers and Maritime Insurer
The latest sanctions include the Russian oil pipeline firm Transneft.
26 Feb 2026
Verde Marine Energy Looks to Grow UK Bunker Business with Director Hire
Verde Marine Energy Looks to Grow UK Bunker Business with Director Hire
The company has appointed Steve Taylor as director of UK operations.
25 Feb 2026
Netherlands Announces €33.6 Million in Funding for Alternative-Fuelled Ships
Netherlands Announces €33.6 Million in Funding for Alternative-Fuelled Ships
The funding round aims to support around 30 demonstration vessels using alternative fuels.
25 Feb 2026
Power2X Acquires Hydrogen Developer HyCC
Power2X Acquires Hydrogen Developer HyCC
Power2X is developing an e-fuels facility in Rotterdam targeting demand from potential users like shipping.
25 Feb 2026
Svitzer's Tugboat Takes on HVO100 Biofuel at Port of Southampton
Svitzer's Tugboat Takes on HVO100 Biofuel at Port of Southampton
The tugboat was bunkered with 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil instead of marine diesel.
25 Feb 2026
ETFuels E-Methanol Project Gets Finnish Government Agency Support
ETFuels E-Methanol Project Gets Finnish Government Agency Support
Finland's government agency has awarded up to €118.6 million in tax credits to back the Ranua e-methanol project.
24 Feb 2026
Norwegian Tourism Firm Brim Explorer Orders Electric Vessels for 2027 Delivery
Norwegian Tourism Firm Brim Explorer Orders Electric Vessels for 2027 Delivery
Norwegian tourism firm is moving ahead with high-speed zero-emission passenger vessels.
24 Feb 2026
IMO-EU Project Seeks African Governments for Alternative Fuel Support
IMO-EU Project Seeks African Governments for Alternative Fuel Support
The programme will help governments assess port readiness and investment pathways for alternative marine fuel bunkering.
24 Feb 2026
European Commission Approves German State Takeover of Rosneft Assets
European Commission Approves German State Takeover of Rosneft Assets
Rosneft holds an interest in three German refineries, which produce a range of products including bunker fuels.
24 Feb 2026
Full EU ETS Exposure Turns Engine Performance into Cost Control Tool
Full EU ETS Exposure Turns Engine Performance into Cost Control Tool
German engine diagnostics specialist CMT says engine optimisation is emerging as a way to manage rising emissions-related operating costs.
23 Feb 2026
Know Your Counterparty: Enco, Bunker Supplier in São Tomé and Principe
Know Your Counterparty: Enco, Bunker Supplier in São Tomé and Principe
The firm is taking a renewed focus on developing the country as a bunkering destination.
23 Feb 2026
ShoreLink to Supply Mobile Shore Power Unit to Port of Oslo
ShoreLink to Supply Mobile Shore Power Unit to Port of Oslo
A mobile shore power unit is designed to be easily moved along the quay, allowing cruise ships to plug to onshore electricity supply.
20 Feb 2026
European Energy Supplies E-Methanol to Maersk Dual-Fuel Feeder Vessel
European Energy Supplies E-Methanol to Maersk Dual-Fuel Feeder Vessel
The feeder vessel was bunkered with 1,000 mt of e-methanol at European Energy's facility at Kasso.
20 Feb 2026
Petrol Ofisi Launches Fuel Supply Vessel in Turkey
Petrol Ofisi Launches Fuel Supply Vessel in Turkey
The company is a prominent player in the Turkish bunker market.
19 Feb 2026
Fujairah Bunker Sales Rose to Four-Month High in January
Fujairah Bunker Sales Rose to Four-Month High in January
Fujairah's HSFO sales were up by 23.4% on the year in January.
19 Feb 2026
Steerprop to Supply Propulsion for New Hybrid Tug for Norway's Ostensjo
Steerprop to Supply Propulsion for New Hybrid Tug for Norway's Ostensjo
The propulsion system will allow the vessel to operate on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both.
19 Feb 2026
France Releases Alleged Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker After Owner Pays Fine
France Releases Alleged Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker After Owner Pays Fine
French authorities have released the detained tanker after the owner paid a fine.
19 Feb 2026