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China's Sinopec Wins Bid to Control Bunkering at Hambantota
China's Sinopec Wins Bid to Control Bunkering at Hambantota
23 parties said to have shown interest, including companies from Singapore, India, and Dubai.
16 Apr 2019
2019: The Shipping Industry's Swan Song
2019: The Shipping Industry's Swan Song
With the IMO2020 deadline looming, making the right move at the right time will have big economic consequences
16 Apr 2019
Crude Rally Stalls on Notion of Output War Despite All Signs Showing More Tightening
Crude Rally Stalls on Notion of Output War Despite All Signs Showing More Tightening
But experts believe prices will continue to climb later in 2019.
15 Apr 2019
ARA-Wide Bunker Supplier Licence Scheme Mulled
ARA-Wide Bunker Supplier Licence Scheme Mulled
But there are currently no plans to mandate the use of MFMs.
15 Apr 2019
Singapore Marks 100th LNG Bunkering Operation
Singapore Marks 100th LNG Bunkering Operation
As Keppel and DNV GL join forces to continue the push for an uptake of LNG bunkers.
15 Apr 2019
Scrubber Advocates Welcome South Africa's Position on Scrubbers
Scrubber Advocates Welcome South Africa's Position on Scrubbers
SAMSA says all the country has no restrictions on the use of scrubbers as a compliance mechanism for IMO2020.
15 Apr 2019
Business as Usual for Singapore Bunker Sales
Business as Usual for Singapore Bunker Sales
World's biggest bunker sales port posts another now typical 4 million mt sales month.
15 Apr 2019
Denmark to Deploy New Sulfur-Sniffer Drone
Denmark to Deploy New Sulfur-Sniffer Drone
To help enforce sulfur regs in an area north of The Great Belt.
15 Apr 2019
Number of Singapore Bunker Suppliers Falls to 50
Number of Singapore Bunker Suppliers Falls to 50
The Barrel Oil Pte Ltd is the latest supplier fall off the MPA's list.
15 Apr 2019
ExxonMobil Interview: Shipowners Say they Don't Need 0.50%S for IMO2020, They Need the Right 0.50%S
ExxonMobil Interview: Shipowners Say they Don't Need 0.50%S for IMO2020, They Need the Right 0.50%S
The potential challenges of 0.50%S fuel are now coming to the top of customers' minds, Luca Volta tells Ship & bunker.
15 Apr 2019
FOBAS Alert: High Acid Number and Possible Contamination of Fuels in Fujairah
FOBAS Alert: High Acid Number and Possible Contamination of Fuels in Fujairah
Acid number can be a reflection of naturally occurring naphthenic acids or a reflection of contamination with acidic compounds.
12 Apr 2019
Warnings from Libya and Upbeat Data from China Boost Crude Prices
Warnings from Libya and Upbeat Data from China Boost Crude Prices
But analysts warn it'll take substantially more to break WTI's $65 ceiling.
12 Apr 2019
LNG Advocates Release Much Anticipated GHG Study on Gas Bunkers
LNG Advocates Release Much Anticipated GHG Study on Gas Bunkers
Say the study shows LNG bunkers can play major role in meeting IMO2050 targets, but skeptics tell Ship & Bunker they remain unconvinced.
12 Apr 2019
Rumour Causes Oil Prices to Drop as Analyst Complains of "Forecasting Nightmare"
Rumour Causes Oil Prices to Drop as Analyst Complains of "Forecasting Nightmare"
Meanwhile, worries over waning demand are dispelled.
11 Apr 2019
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 14
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2019 Week 14
Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from April 4 – April 10, 2019.
11 Apr 2019
Plastic-waste-to-fuel System Mooted
Plastic-waste-to-fuel System Mooted
US-based chemist finds way to turn waste into fuel.
11 Apr 2019
French Power Firm Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Market
French Power Firm Eyes Hydrogen Fuel Market
With subsidiary whose focus includes on river transport.
11 Apr 2019
HSFO Futures Contracts to Start on APEX
HSFO Futures Contracts to Start on APEX
Singapore-based exchange launching small 10 mt contracts to attract smaller players.
11 Apr 2019
IMO 2020: By Hook or by Crook
IMO 2020: By Hook or by Crook
The shipping and refining industries are in the eve of a new regulation which will affect marine fuel specifications and in turn the global market.
11 Apr 2019
Traders Boost Oil Prices Due to Gasoline Declines While Ignoring Huge Crude Growth
Traders Boost Oil Prices Due to Gasoline Declines While Ignoring Huge Crude Growth
Pundits believes geopolitical concerns will continue to support prices.
10 Apr 2019