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World Fuel Services-Backed Firm to Supply Hydrogen Bunkers

West Coast Clean Fuels will supply hydrogen to the first fuel cell-powered ferry in the US.

22 Oct 2021

Future Proof Shipping to Convert Two More Inland Boxships to Hydrogen Propulsion

The firm has recently acquired the FPS Rijn and FPS Waal, and will seek to convert them into zero-emission vessels.

22 Oct 2021

Ruling Out LNG Bunkers is 'Incredibly Short-Sighted': Titan LNG

The firm was responding to the announcement of the Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels organisation this week.

22 Oct 2021

Proman to Work with Stena on Methanol Bunkers

The two firms are working on a methanol retrofit and supply service allowing ships to be converted to run on methanol.

22 Oct 2021

Dan-Bunkering Hires Two Senior Traders from Sing Fuels

Arzu Kocak Ermurat and Gennady Volneiko joined the firm's Dubai office as senior bunker traders last month.

22 Oct 2021

FEATURE: LQM Merger - End of an Era, or Dawn of a New Beginning for Bunker Broking?

S&B takes a look at the history of LQM, the decline of pure brokerages, Dan Bunkering joining the hybrid broker/trader club, and what lies ahead for brokers.

22 Oct 2021 · Jack Jordan & Martyn Lasek

Oil Drops on Demand Fears, But Demand Appears Healthier Than Ever

Meanwhile, some analysts think the world can easily handle $150 oil.

21 Oct 2021

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2021 Week 42

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 14 – October 20, 2021.

21 Oct 2021

Monjasa Chairman Christian Merrild Dies After Sudden Illness

Merrild had served as chairman for the past ten years.

21 Oct 2021

New 2040 Zero Carbon Shipping Target Excludes Offsets

"if we are smart, strategic, and work collaboratively across the value chain to support the right fuels and technologies, these emissions will become avoidable."

21 Oct 2021

BUNKER JOBS: World Fuel Services Seeks Trainee Bunker Trader

The firm is looking for candidates based in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain or Denmark with strong English language skills.

21 Oct 2021

K Line Reports Success in Carbon Capture Trial on Bulker

The firm recently successfully separated and captured carbon dioxide at more than 99.99% purity from one of its ships.

21 Oct 2021

Argent Marine Develops Alternative Fuel-Ready LNG Bunker Barge Design

The company's design is suitable suitable to be modified to bunker ammonia, methanol and liquefied hydrogen.

21 Oct 2021

Insurer Skuld Reports Increase in Bunker Fuel Quality Disputes

The firm has recently seen an increase in bunker quality disputes between its members and bunker suppliers.

20 Oct 2021

Carbon Capture for Ships is 'Two or Three Years Away': Wärtsilä

The firm will first try out a 1MW test system at its Moss headquarters in Norway.

20 Oct 2021

More 'Short Term' Losses For Oil As Demand Shows No Signs Of Abatement

Meanwhile, shale producers will get a break from the banks.

19 Oct 2021

Japan's MOL to Take on Ammonia-Powered Ship Engine

The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with MAN ES and Mitsui E&S Machinery looking to buy the engine at a later date.

19 Oct 2021

Amazon, Ikea Among Firms Pledging to Zero-Carbon Shipping by 2040

The group defines zero-carbon fuels as being those that have zero greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis.

19 Oct 2021

High Prices are Delaying LNG Bunkering Projects: Kanfer Shipping

LNG bunker prices at Rotterdam have gained 327% since the start of 2021.

19 Oct 2021

Biofuels 'Critical' for Shipping Decarbonisation: TotalEnergies

The firm believes biofuels will play a large role in shipping's energy transition.

19 Oct 2021