January, 2019
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Wed09Jan
What's Up with the HSFO Bunker Prices and Why Are All the Scrubber Guys Getting Worried?
It all really comes down to the simple laws of supply and demand.
 What's Up with the HSFO Bunker Prices and Why Are All the Scrubber Guys Getting Worried?
September, 2018
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Thu13Sep
The Fuel Quality Crisis Contaminating 2020 Transition
It is wholly possible that the end of the residual area will produce some of the best margins ever…as long as the contaminants stay away, says 20|20 Marine Energy's Adrian Tolson.
 The Fuel Quality Crisis Contaminating 2020 Transition
June, 2018
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Fri01Jun
The Dirty Secret of Bunker Contamination
Time for the bunkering industry to professionalize and clean the house out, 20|20 Marine Energy's Adrian Tolson writes for Ship & Bunker.
 The Dirty Secret of Bunker Contamination
January, 2018
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Thu18Jan
IMO 2020 Rule: Bunker Suppliers' and Blenders' Perspective
The key question is how quickly will shipowners feel confident enough to begin consuming compliant fuels that are blends rather than 100% marine gas oil, writes Stillwater Associates and 20|20 Marine Energy.
 IMO 2020 Rule: Bunker Suppliers' and Blenders' Perspective
October, 2017
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Fri20Oct
India's Bunker Suppliers Need More Than Small Mercies
"If it follows California's path, Indian bunkering may never reach the potential that has long been envisioned," Adrian Tolson writes for Ship & Bunker.
 India's Bunker Suppliers Need More Than Small Mercies
February, 2017
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Fri03Feb
This is Why the Bunker Industry Needs MFMs
MFMs are a way out of a cycle of claims, damaged relationships with ship owners, and an ever-diminishing opportunity to make money, writes Tolson.
 This is Why the Bunker Industry Needs MFMs
January, 2017
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Thu26Jan
Tolson: Independent Physical Suppliers Must Quickly Adapt or Face Continuing Trend of Failed Promise in 2017
There are questions to be answered as to why there are not more companies - especially physical suppliers – celebrating a successful 2016.
 Tolson: Independent Physical Suppliers Must Quickly Adapt or Face Continuing Trend of Failed Promise in 2017
December, 2016
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Thu08Dec
Will a Weakened EPA Impact 2020 Compliance Decision Making?
"An EPA under Pruitt might easily see global regulations, mandated by a UN organization, IMO, as an overreach."
 Will a Weakened EPA Impact 2020 Compliance Decision Making?
September, 2016
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Fri30Sep
Understanding Bunker Fraud: How Can a Physical Supplier Collude with an Owner/Ship Manager to Defraud a Charter?
"This could go on for some time if the charterer's voyage performance calculations are not being done," Adrian Tolson tells Ship & Bunker.
 Understanding Bunker Fraud: How Can a Physical Supplier Collude with an Owner/Ship Manager to Defraud a Charter?
Fri02Sep
Too Big To Fail: Hanjin's Impact On Bunkering – Immediate Exposure Could Exceed $100M
It is difficult to put a positive spin on Hanjin's demise, and it is very concerning for the health of the bunkering industry.
 Too Big To Fail: Hanjin's Impact On Bunkering – Immediate Exposure Could Exceed $100M