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Economic Factors Could Hold Down Low Sulfur Premium
Economic Factors Could Hold Down Low Sulfur Premium
As greater crude supply and weaker economic growth come into play, says analyst.
20 Jun 2019
Greek Shipowners Blast Bunker Suppliers, IMO Over 2020 Shortcomings
Greek Shipowners Blast Bunker Suppliers, IMO Over 2020 Shortcomings
UGS calls for action at the highest political level.
19 Jun 2019
Ongoing Delays to IMO2020 Grade Fuel Spec a Concern: ICS
Ongoing Delays to IMO2020 Grade Fuel Spec a Concern: ICS
But when the PAS is ready, IMO have moved to ensure bunker suppliers are "encouraged" to use it and the latest ISO8217:2017 spec.
19 Jun 2019
Fragmented Scrubber Regs a Concern, says IMO
Fragmented Scrubber Regs a Concern, says IMO
Global regulations - implemented consistently and enforced uniformly - are the best way to go, says IMO's Director of Legal and External Affairs.
19 Jun 2019
DryShips Heidmar Acquisition Prompts Re-organisation
DryShips Heidmar Acquisition Prompts Re-organisation
Tanker pool operator now wholly-owned by DryShips.
19 Jun 2019
Reduce Carbon Footprint Call to Shipping
Reduce Carbon Footprint Call to Shipping
As Arctic permafrost thaw alarms environmentalists.
19 Jun 2019
IMO2020: Bunker One Warns on Build Ups in Bunker Tanks
IMO2020: Bunker One Warns on Build Ups in Bunker Tanks
New fuels could dissolve piles of asphaltenes and cat fines.
18 Jun 2019
0.50% Sulfur Cap Couldn't Happen in 2020 Without Scrubbers: Strang
0.50% Sulfur Cap Couldn't Happen in 2020 Without Scrubbers: Strang
But critics continue to maintain the tech is against the spirit and intention of IMO2020.
18 Jun 2019
"Rumour-driven" Market Causes Crude Prices to Jump by 3.8 Percent
"Rumour-driven" Market Causes Crude Prices to Jump by 3.8 Percent
The gains resulted from a solitary upbeat tweet from the White House.
18 Jun 2019
Scrubber Skeptics Like Lemmings Jumping Off a Cliff: Strang
Scrubber Skeptics Like Lemmings Jumping Off a Cliff: Strang
Critics are just following each other and not doing the research, he says.
18 Jun 2019
Other Study Comes Out in Favour of Open-Loop Scrubbers
Other Study Comes Out in Favour of Open-Loop Scrubbers
CE Delft study is sponsored by CLIA Europe and Interferry.
18 Jun 2019
Israel Produces First IMO2020-Compliant Cargo of Fuel oil: Report
Israel Produces First IMO2020-Compliant Cargo of Fuel oil: Report
30,000 mt cargo lifted late May.
18 Jun 2019
Oil Prices Drop as China Posts Worst Output Growth in 17 Years
Oil Prices Drop as China Posts Worst Output Growth in 17 Years
Critics say it's up to OPEC to bolster spirits by presenting a united front.
17 Jun 2019
Titan Starts LNG Bunkering in Rotterdam
Titan Starts LNG Bunkering in Rotterdam
Via its FlexFueler001 bunkering pontoon.
17 Jun 2019
Another Weekly Loss For Crude; Expert Predicts "Death Knell" If U.S. And China Don't Reconcile
Another Weekly Loss For Crude; Expert Predicts "Death Knell" If U.S. And China Don't Reconcile
But the IEA forecasts a modest demand recovery next year.
14 Jun 2019
ClassNK Releases Alt Bunker Fuels Guidance
ClassNK Releases Alt Bunker Fuels Guidance
To help promote the design of alternative fuelled ships.
14 Jun 2019
OW Bunker: Møller Sentence Increased to 5 Years
OW Bunker: Møller Sentence Increased to 5 Years
Following an appeal against the 18 month term handed down last year.
14 Jun 2019
Zero Chance of IMO2020 Being Delayed, IMO Stresses Again
Zero Chance of IMO2020 Being Delayed, IMO Stresses Again
Revering the rule would take at least four to five years.
14 Jun 2019
Petrobras Ignored Whistleblower's Warnings of Dodgy Singapore Bunker Deals: Report
Petrobras Ignored Whistleblower's Warnings of Dodgy Singapore Bunker Deals: Report
Years before bunker industry involvement in "car wash" scandal broke, a new report alleges.
14 Jun 2019
Tanker Attacks Cause Crude Price Jump - But Experts Shrug Off Their Significance
Tanker Attacks Cause Crude Price Jump - But Experts Shrug Off Their Significance
Cramer says Thursday's trading really reflects U.S. energy independence.
13 Jun 2019