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Asia HSFO Premium to Europe Could 'Skyrocket' if US Attacks Iran: GRM

Asian HSFO prices could be one market that feels the impact of war in Iran most keenly, according to hedging firm GRM.

20 Feb 2026

HIF Global and German eFuel One Explore E-Methanol Offtake

The planned volumes would be sourced from HIF Global's proposed Paysandú project in Uruguay.

20 Feb 2026

BIMCO to Consider Adoption of Biofuel Clause for Time Charters

Proposed biofuel clause sets ISO-aligned fuel standards and practical rules for sampling, testing, storage and handling.

20 Feb 2026

GTT Wins Order for Tank Design for Six LNG Carriers

All six vessels are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.

20 Feb 2026

World Kinect 2025 Bunker Volumes Sink to Lowest Level in Over a Decade

The company sold 15.76 million mt of bunker fuel in 2025, down 4.9% from 16.57 million mt in 2024.

20 Feb 2026

GT Wings' Wind Propulsion System Performance Assessment Verified by Lloyd's Register

Verification follows months of commercial operation of the firm's AirWing wind propulsion system onboard a vessel.

20 Feb 2026

Oil At Six Month High As U.S. Inches Closer To Attacking Iran

Croft thinks a military conflict has already commenced.

19 Feb 2026

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2026: Week 7

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from February 12 – February 18, 2026.

19 Feb 2026

Two-Thirds of Ship Lubricants Still in Caution or Alert Status After Purification: VPS

VPS says effective onboard lube oil purification is becoming increasingly critical as engines push for higher efficiency.

19 Feb 2026

Weaker IMO NZF Deal Could Push Zero-Emission Marine Fuels Into the 2040s

UCL analysis says only the current agreed Net-Zero Framework structure provides a credible investment signal for scalable alternative marine fuels.

19 Feb 2026

CMA CGM Confirms Order for Six LNG-Fuelled Boxships with Indian Shipyard

The deal formalises last year's letter of intent for six LNG-fuelled container vessels at Cochin Shipyard.

19 Feb 2026

BV and Hudong-Zhonghua Team Up on New LNG Bunkering Ship Design

Bureau Veritas and Hudong-Zhonghua are working together on the design review of a new LNG bunkering vessel.

19 Feb 2026

INTERVIEW: Methanol Start-Up PuriFire Sees New Demand Emerging Despite IMO Delay

Neel Shah, co-founder of UK methanol start-up PuriFire Energy, discusses how the IMO's delay is affecting business plans for green fuel producers.

19 Feb 2026

Oil Leaps 4% As Pundits Predict War, Not Negotiations, Will Prevail In Iran

Meanwhile, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue to go nowhere.

18 Feb 2026

Samskip to Sell UK and Ireland Short-Sea Business to CLdN

The transaction covers container shipping services linking Rotterdam with multiple UK and Irish ports.

18 Feb 2026

Godby Shipping Orders Two Methanol-Ready Ro Ro Vessels

The two vessels are scheduled to be delivered in 2028 and 2029.

18 Feb 2026

South Korean Shipyard Wins Order for Two Scrubber-Fitted Boxships

The shipbuilding contract is worth $266 million and includes an option to order two more ships.

18 Feb 2026

HTM Takes Delivery of Tanker Capable of Supplying Methanol Bunkers

The vessel is part of a series of 10 hybrid tankers ordered by Hercules Tanker Management.

18 Feb 2026

TotalEnergies Appoints Senior LNG Bunker Trader, Asia

Laura Ong has worked with the company since December 2019.

18 Feb 2026

Oil Plunges On Sudden Iran Optimism - But Preparations For Military Action Intensify

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan aims to be a net fuel exporter.

17 Feb 2026