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U.S. Military Widens Biofuel Use through "Farm-to-Fleet" Deal

"They're cost effective for our military," says agricultural secretary.

13 Dec 2013

Inside Opinion: Is Savvy Trading Causing Reduced Bunker Volumes in Singapore?

Volume is not all that matters any more, and the successful bunker companies are unafraid to walk away from an enquiry.

12 Dec 2013

Narrowing of the WTI-Brent Spread Continues

Brent settled at $108.67, down $1.03 while WTI gained $0.06, ending the session at $97.50.

12 Dec 2013

UASC Mega-Boxships Designed for Fast LNG Retrofit

The ships will be able to be converted to the fuel "in a matter of weeks once the infrastructure is in place."

12 Dec 2013

Lockheed Martin Adapting Rocket Tech for LNG Bunkering

The technology could help simplify the safe bunkering of the cryogenic fuel.

12 Dec 2013

Fujairah Pipeline Complete

The project increases Vopak Horizon Fujairah's ability to load vessels at the port.

12 Dec 2013

More Danish Diesel Storage Planned Ahead of 2015 Sulfur Rules

Danish port expects demand to rise "sharply" as sulfur emission rules take effect in 2015.

12 Dec 2013

Wärtsilä to Supply LNG Engines for Eco-Sensitive Ferry

The German ferry will operate in a sensitive area of the North Sea.

12 Dec 2013

Tricks of the Bunker Trade: Inflated / Deflated Tank Volumes

Soundings can be inflated during opening gauging by pouring diesel oil into the sounding pipe just before gauging.

11 Dec 2013

MPA in Consultation with IBIA on LNG Bunkering

The group has finished an industry consultation on bunkering standards and is now seeking IBIA feedback.

11 Dec 2013

US Crude Inventories Fall Three Times the Expected Amount

WTI falls $1.07 to settle at $97.44/bbl, while Brent gains $0.32, to finish Wednesday at $109.70.

11 Dec 2013

Indian Shipper Orders Fuel-Saving Bulkers

GESCO is "rebuilding" its dry-bulk fleet after downsizing it in recent years.

11 Dec 2013

Bomin Managing Director Schreiber Leaves Over "Differences of Opinion"

Parent company Mabanaft says Bomin's performance has fallen "short of expectations."

11 Dec 2013

Shell Could Help with LNG Ship Conversions

Indonesian president seeks the company's help moving thousands of ships from diesel to gas.

11 Dec 2013

APL Plans 30% Reduction of CO2 Emissions

Vice President Shaj Thayil said better fuel efficiency has huge economic and environmental rewards.

11 Dec 2013

Introduction to Hedging Tools: Caps

A hedger may prefer to retain some exposure to fuel prices while setting an upper limit, beyond which he would be unwilling to pay.

10 Dec 2013

New Bunker Player in Singapore as Soon Tian Oon Pte Ltd Exits the Market

The MPA has added Raffles Bunkering, a division of Raffles Shipping Group, to its list of accredited suppliers.

10 Dec 2013

Gains for WTI as OPEC Reports November Production at a 30-Month Low

Brent settled down $0.01, to $109.38/bbl while WTI gained $1.17 settling at $98.51/bbl.

10 Dec 2013

LUKOIL-Bulgaria Expands Black Sea Operations

Midia, Romania, is now the second port in the country where the company supplies, which already operates in Constanta.

10 Dec 2013

Bahri Dry Bulk Gets Eco-Vessel

The Middle Eastern company will use five fuel-saving ships to replaced chartered vessels.

10 Dec 2013