September, 2020
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Fri25Sep
Scorpio Tankers Receives $12 Million in New Scrubber Financing
The money will go towards scrubber installations on six MR tankers.
 Scorpio Tankers Receives $12 Million in New Scrubber Financing
Fri25Sep
Milestone Passed for Ammonia-Fuelled Tanker as Lloyd's Register Awards AiP
Samsung Heavy Industries will now attempt to commercialise the ship design by 2024.
 Milestone Passed for Ammonia-Fuelled Tanker as Lloyd's Register Awards AiP
Fri25Sep
Trafigura White Paper Proposes Global Levy on Bunkers to Fund Decarbonisation
The company proposes a carbon levy of $250-300 per tonne of CO2 equivalent is imposed on bunker fuels.
 Trafigura White Paper Proposes Global Levy on Bunkers to Fund Decarbonisation
Thu24Sep
More Oil Gains As Traders Resist Covid Fears, Embrace Economic Developments
Meanwhile, a new Covid test could restore all-important air travel volumes.
 More Oil Gains As Traders Resist Covid Fears, Embrace Economic Developments
Thu24Sep
UK P&I Links Jet Fuel Blending Into Bunkers to Flash Point Problems
Jet and automotive fuels being used as blend stocks may be causing bunker flash point issues.
 UK P&I Links Jet Fuel Blending Into Bunkers to Flash Point Problems
Wed23Sep
Big Inventory Draws Boost Crude Prices Despite Demand Fears
Also, energy executives vow to increase output at sustained $50 oil.
 Big Inventory Draws Boost Crude Prices Despite Demand Fears
Wed23Sep
INTERVIEW: Carbon Capture May Deliver GHG Savings at Half the Cost of Ammonia
New research claims the ability of carbon capture to work with existing ships and fuels makes it much cheaper than shifting to zero-carbon fuels.
 INTERVIEW: Carbon Capture May Deliver GHG Savings at Half the Cost of Ammonia
Wed23Sep
Boxship Speeds Continued to Jump in August: VesselsValue
Ship operators changing speeds according to strength or weakness in freight markets and bunker prices can have a significant impact on bunker demand.
 Boxship Speeds Continued to Jump in August: VesselsValue
Tue22Sep
Oil Gains As Analysts Now Think European Covid Restrictions Will Minimally Affect Demand
Concerns over Libya resuming output were also softened on Tuesday.
 Oil Gains As Analysts Now Think European Covid Restrictions Will Minimally Affect Demand
Tue22Sep
World's First LNG-Powered Mega-Boxship Joins CMA CGM's Fleet
The vessel will be refuelled by Total's purpose built 18,600 m3 capacity Gas Agility.
 World's First LNG-Powered Mega-Boxship Joins CMA CGM's Fleet