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Brent Closes Below $100/bbl As EIA Lowers 2014, 2015 Oil Price Forecast
The EIA has lowered its forecasts for oil prices for the remainder of 2014 and 2015.
9 Sep 2014
Shell Introduces New Lube for 2015 ECA Use
Alexia S3 is designed for use with low-sulfur fuels in two-stroke engines.
9 Sep 2014
Fathom Spotlight: The Industry's Finest Shortlisted for Fathom's Ship Efficiency Awards 2014
In this week's spotlight we review the shortlisted finalists who will vie for contention across six award categories.
9 Sep 2014
Total Lubmarine Launches New Lube for 2015 ECA Rules
TALUSIA LS 25 is designed for use with 0.10% sulfer distillate fuels, which are set for widespread use in ECAs next year.
9 Sep 2014
Review Finds "Inherent Problem" in IMO BDN Declaration
CIMAC suggests alternate language to clarify acceptability of scrubbers, other issues.
9 Sep 2014
Brent Trades Below $100 for the First Time Since June 2013
If the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is able to hold and sanctions can be lifted oil will continue to decline.
8 Sep 2014
ExxonMobil's Mobilgard 5100 Receives Wärtsilä NOL
The oil major says Mobilgard 5100 has also recently become the first 100 BN cylinder oil to be included on MHI's recommended Lubricating Oil List.
8 Sep 2014
2M Operationally Ready to Launch: Skou
Comment comes after U.S. regulator says he will consult Chinese counterparts on the alliance.
8 Sep 2014
First Russian Bunkering for Newly-Delivered GM&T LNG Vessel
The bunkers for Pskov were provided by fellow Gazprom subsidiary, GazpromNeft Marine Bunker.
5 Sep 2014
VPS: Tests Show ExxonMobil's HDME 50 "Likely to be a Good Fuel"
The fuel testing and surveying firm says the question now is how the product performs in the real world.
5 Sep 2014
Danske Bank: ECA Rule-Breakers Risk Loans Being Cancelled
Global Head of Shipping Øivind Haraldsen says failing to comply with ECA rules "constitutes a violation of a lending agreement."
5 Sep 2014
Crude Up as ECB Cuts Rates
Refiners will continue to wind down utilization rates in preparation for maintenance, slowing the demand for crude and weighing on prices.
4 Sep 2014
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 36
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2014 Week 36
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue.com's demolition sales from August 28th - Sep 3rd, 2014.
4 Sep 2014
Crude Prices Recover Yesterday's Loses
Nearly all that was lost yesterday was gained back today as one of the geopolitical hotspots showed signs of cooling off.
3 Sep 2014
LNG Bunker NGO SGMF Set for Official Global Launch at Singapore's SIBCON 2014
The NGO says "it's a chance to put SGMF on the map for the bunkering community."
3 Sep 2014
Nanotech-Based Emulsion Fuel Aims at Marine Market
Fuel developer claims it can reduce NOx and particulate matter emissions economically.
3 Sep 2014
U.S. Approval for 2M Anticipated by Late November
Authorities may demand additional information from Maersk Line and MSC before making decision.
3 Sep 2014
WTI and Brent Crude Oil Prices Plummet
Bunker buyers can only hope that true supply & demand fundamentals take hold so that we can push the bunker barrels straight off the cliff!
2 Sep 2014
Fuel Efficiency Boosts CMA CGM Results
The company said higher efficiency and lower bunker prices contributed to a 9.3% drop in fuel costs.
1 Sep 2014
Titan Achieves H1 Profit Through Asset Sales
No revenues from continuing operation, as company continues restructuring.
1 Sep 2014