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Industry Insight: Fresh Thinking in the LNG Transfer Zone Easing Infrastructure Concerns
Industry Insight: Fresh Thinking in the LNG Transfer Zone Easing Infrastructure Concerns
While availability of the fuel is not an issue, the infrastructure required for getting LNG bunkers onto ships is proving to be a limiting factor for the industry, Vincent Lagarrigue, Director, Trelleborg Oil and Marine, writes for Ship & Bunker.
29 Dec 2017
Despite Latest Signs of Geopolitical Risk, Analysts Believe Oil Supply Discipline Will Support Crude Prices in 2018
Despite Latest Signs of Geopolitical Risk, Analysts Believe Oil Supply Discipline Will Support Crude Prices in 2018
Meanwhile, Venezuela ready to launch cryptocurrency as a solution to its all but collapsed economy.
28 Dec 2017
Oil Rises On Strength of Strong Demand Reports, Smaller Than Anticipated U.S. Inventory Builds
Oil Rises On Strength of Strong Demand Reports, Smaller Than Anticipated U.S. Inventory Builds
However, looming resumption of normal output in Libya and the North Sea may affect this week's gains.
28 Dec 2017
11% of All New Build Contracts in 2017 Were LNG-Powered Ships: Titan LNG
11% of All New Build Contracts in 2017 Were LNG-Powered Ships: Titan LNG
"The LNG bunkering infrastructure is maturing and the pricing of LNG has become structurally competitive versus MGO," the company says.
28 Dec 2017
New Bunkering Facility Planned for Egypt
New Bunkering Facility Planned for Egypt
Clarksons Shipping Agency looking to finalise a deal in 2018.
28 Dec 2017
Chinese Freighter Gets Dual-Fuel LNG Conversion
Chinese Freighter Gets Dual-Fuel LNG Conversion
Further vessels of Changjiang (Yangtze) National Shipping Group Co. Ltd will be also be modified.
28 Dec 2017
India Refiners Look to Charter Tankers for IMO 2020 Product
India Refiners Look to Charter Tankers for IMO 2020 Product
Industry official says there is no incentive for local oil refiners to produce compliant low sulfur bunker.
28 Dec 2017
Brightoil Hails First LNG Deal
Brightoil Hails First LNG Deal
Company says it is committed to LNG given tighter regulation on environmental protection.
28 Dec 2017
Taiwan's CPC to Discontinue Supply of MF-30 Grade Bunkers
Taiwan's CPC to Discontinue Supply of MF-30 Grade Bunkers
Move aimed at more efficient use of storage.
28 Dec 2017
Wilhelmsen: Scrubber Retrofit a Good Option
Wilhelmsen: Scrubber Retrofit a Good Option
With attractive return on older ships
28 Dec 2017
Aegean: No Director Nominations Received from Shareholder Group
Aegean: No Director Nominations Received from Shareholder Group
Aegean "evaluating shareholders' letter".
28 Dec 2017
Analysts Offer Conflicting Views of Demand But Are United in Grim Outlook for Crude Market
Analysts Offer Conflicting Views of Demand But Are United in Grim Outlook for Crude Market
Several experts think U.S. shale isn't enough to satisfy demand.
27 Dec 2017
January Oil Markets Will Herald a Tumultuous 2018 of Weakened Demand and Oversupply: Kilduff
January Oil Markets Will Herald a Tumultuous 2018 of Weakened Demand and Oversupply: Kilduff
Meanwhile, Barclays believes the New Year could see a "sharp correction" if fundamentals disappoint.
27 Dec 2017
Marubeni and PTT Undertake Feasibility Study for LNG Bunkering at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand
Marubeni and PTT Undertake Feasibility Study for LNG Bunkering at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand
The study will explore a LNG bunkering project that uses a fuel supply ship compatible with an existing LNG receiving terminal in Map Ta Phut.
27 Dec 2017
Baleària's Puts New Eco Ferry to Work on Ibiza-Formentera Route
Baleària's Puts New Eco Ferry to Work on Ibiza-Formentera Route
Eco Aqua is the first of four eco fast ferries ordered by Baleària.
27 Dec 2017
Russia Looking for Smooth Exit from OPEC Cutbacks as Crude Trades Flat Before Christmas
Russia Looking for Smooth Exit from OPEC Cutbacks as Crude Trades Flat Before Christmas
Alexander Novak assured investors that oversupply would be scrupulously avoided.
22 Dec 2017
Hydroville Hailed as First LR Classed Hydrogen-Powered Vessel
Hydroville Hailed as First LR Classed Hydrogen-Powered Vessel
Hydroville is a 16-passenger vessel that will be employed on daily trips between Kruibeke and Antwerp.
22 Dec 2017
South Korea Launches First LNG-Fuelled Merchant Vessel
South Korea Launches First LNG-Fuelled Merchant Vessel
With a 50,000-tonne cargo capacity, Green Iris is slated to become one of the world's largest bulk carriers.
22 Dec 2017
Wärtsilä's to Refit North Sea Giant with Cost-Cutting Energy Storage Solution
Wärtsilä's to Refit North Sea Giant with Cost-Cutting Energy Storage Solution
Wärtsilä says the installation will mark the world's first energy storage solution on board a large offshore supply vessel.
22 Dec 2017
ABS Awards AIP for "Environmentally-Efficient" VLEC Concept
ABS Awards AIP for "Environmentally-Efficient" VLEC Concept
The vessel also features a Selective Catalytic Reduction system that supports compliance with MARPOL Tier III.
22 Dec 2017