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UK Sanctions Indian Refinery and Several Ships in New Russia Crackdown

The UK has added Indian refiner Nayara Energy, several ships and Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil to its latest round of sanctions.

17 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for Fifth Session

Global VLSFO prices have been dropping all week, nearing their lowest level in five years.

17 Oct 2025

US-Led Bloc Wants EU to Drop Its Own Shipping Rules for Weaker IMO Deal: T&E

T&E argues the IMO's Net-Zero Framework remains far weaker than the EU's existing shipping decarbonisation measures.

17 Oct 2025

Oil Maintains Five Month Lows As Trump Announces Meeting With Putin

Meanwhile, analysts suspect that the market's bearish sentiment is oversold.

16 Oct 2025

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report 2025: Week 41

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from October 9 – October 15, 2025.

16 Oct 2025

INSIGHT: Who Really Benefits From LNG?

Fuelre4m CEO Rob Mortimer sets out his view on the emergence of LNG as an alternative marine fuel.

16 Oct 2025 · Rob Mortimer, CEO, Fuelre4m

Lloyd's Register Publishes First Guidance on Nuclear-Powered Shipping

The new guidance outlines a roadmap for safely integrating nuclear power into commercial shipping.

16 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Nears Five-Year Low

Global VLSFO prices are now at their lowest level since February 2021.

16 Oct 2025

Oil Holds Five Month Low Along With Fears Of China/U.S. Tensions, Global Glut

Meanwhile, India claims to reverse course on Russian oil purchases.

15 Oct 2025

INSIGHT: How Will The EU React to the IMO Net-Zero Framework?

Dr Richard Burchill of UNUCRIS and R. Tim Eestermans of MacroScope Strategies discuss the potential interaction between EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations.

15 Oct 2025 · Dr Richard Burchill (UN University- UNUCRIS) and R. Tim Eestermans (MacroScope Strategies)

INSIGHT: How Carbon Pricing Will Reshape Global Bunkering

Matthis Pasche of Glander International Bunkering discusses developments in GHG regulation for the shipping industry.

15 Oct 2025 · Matthis Pasche, Carbon Advisor, Glander International Bunkering, Geneva

Net-Zero Framework 'Not Perfect' but Balanced Path Forward: IMO Chief

Arsenio Dominguez warned that prolonged uncertainty over global decarbonisation rules could deter investment and undermine confidence in the IMO.

15 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Declines for Third Day

Global VLSFO prices remain at their lowest level since April 2021.

15 Oct 2025

Oil Reaches Five-Month Low On U.S.-China Trade Hostilities

Meanwhile, the IEA warns of a much larger than expected supply glut.

14 Oct 2025

CMA CGM Adds Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship to Its Fleet

The vessel will operate on routes between Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

14 Oct 2025

New Dual-Fuel Ethane Carrier Joins ADNOC L&S Joint Venture Fleet

The vessel is part of nine ethane carriers ordered by the ADNOC L&S joint venture.

14 Oct 2025

'Major Setback' Looms if IMO's Net Zero Framework Fails Adoption: ING

ING economist Rico Luman says any attempt to water down the IMO's Net Zero Framework is unlikely to win US support.

14 Oct 2025

E-Fuels Producers Call IMO Vote a 'Once-in-a-Generation' Opportunity

A coalition of 27 firms urges stronger incentives for hydrogen-based fuels in the IMO's Net Zero Framework.

14 Oct 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops to Lowest Since April 2021

Global VLSFO prices reached a new multi-year low on Monday.

14 Oct 2025

BAR Technologies Urges IMO to Recognise Wind Propulsion in Net-Zero Framework

The firm says formal recognition of wind energy is key to accelerating maritime decarbonisation.

13 Oct 2025