EMEA News

Statoil Awards Bunker Supply Contracts to UK Firm
ASCO will supply MGO as well as other services for the Statoil-controlled Mariner oil field in the North Sea.
2 Mar 2015
Bunkering to Continue at Malta Anchorage After Proposed Wind Farm Deemed Environmentally Unfriendly
However, accompanying studies also points out environmental impacts of bunkering.
2 Mar 2015
New Tallink LNG Ferry Will Steam Fast, Save Energy
The new 49,000 gross tonne ferry will sail between Helsinki and Tallinn at 27 knots, but its hull design will enable energy efficiency.
2 Mar 2015
Gibraltar Points to High Bunkering Standards at IBIA Dinner
"Our track record in bunkering, in terms of volume and quality of service ... is an indication that we must be doing something right," says Minister.
2 Mar 2015
Spanish Port Considers LNG Bunkering Infrastructure
The Port of Huelva is considering plans for a gas export terminal, including bunkering facilities.
27 Feb 2015
"Very Few" Cases of ECA Non-Compliance in Europe So Far
The European Commission said that so far this year, non-compliance has not been a major problem.
27 Feb 2015
Geos Group Begins Bunkering at Port of Blyth
"The facility is a strategically important new asset and will enhance our bunkering services to existing and new customers alike," says MD.
25 Feb 2015
IBIA Regional Forum Will "Showcase the Bunkering Industry in Gibraltar"
"The conference will provide us with the opportunity to showcase the bunkering industry in Gibraltar," says Captain of the Port.
25 Feb 2015
Dual-Fuel LNG Carriers "Still Make Sense" Despite Oil Price Drop
Dual-fuel technology should remain attractive for LNG carriers, despite the recent fall in oil prices, says law firm Wikborg Rein & Co.
24 Feb 2015
Gibraltar Government: LNG Bunkering is Safer and Cleaner than Bunkering Diesel
The Gibraltar Social Democrats party has been accused of "sensationalising" the risks of LNG bunkering.
24 Feb 2015
Viking Line Sees "Favourable Effect on Earnings" from Low Bunker Prices
The company's 2014 bunker bill fell €5.1 million warns "future bunker price developments represent a significant uncertainty factor."
24 Feb 2015
Scandlines Joins Trident Alliance
The ferry operator is said to be the sulfur regulation enforcement lobbyist's newest addition.
24 Feb 2015
BIMCO Warns of Wax Buildup in LSMGO in Colder Temperatures
The group said that it had heard of paraffin wax forming in DMA 0.1 percent forming in colder climates.
23 Feb 2015
Insurer Highlights Risk of Cargo Damage From Heating Bunker Fuel
"We have experienced several claims for cargo damage caused by heating of bunker fuel in bunker tanks adjacent to cargo holds", says the Swedish Club.
23 Feb 2015
Gazpromneft Marine Bunker Sales Volumes Grow 25% in 2014
Bunker sales volumes rose 25 percent in 2014 to 4 million tonnes, while direct-to-vessel sales grew 43 percent year-on-year.
23 Feb 2015
Qalaa Holdings Considers Move Into Bunkering
The investment company is considering exiting its foods businesses.
20 Feb 2015
Lithuania LNG Terminal and Bromin Linde to Develop LNG Bunkers in the Baltic
Bromine Linde will use the newly opened terminal as a break-bulking hub in the region.
20 Feb 2015
EU Funds Hybrid Ferry Conversions
The EU is funding two ferry conversions, granting over $2.5 million to the project.
19 Feb 2015
Gothenburg Sees Bunkering "Like Never Before"
"A combination of low oil prices, an advantageous geographical location, high oil quality and a focus on safety are attracting vessels here to fuel," says chief.
18 Feb 2015
Wärtsilä Wins First In-Line Closed-Loop Scrubber Order
Wärtsilä will supply the systems on two Stena Line ferries operating between the Netherlands and the UK.
18 Feb 2015