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European Commission 'Looking Closely' at Removing Bunker Fuel Tax Exemption

The Commission believes shipping and aviation should be given priority access to zero-carbon fuels.

10 Dec 2020

Oil Trading Tepid As Vaccine Victory Clashes With Inventory Gains

Meanwhile, Brazil is credited as a demand hot spot for oil.

9 Dec 2020

Joint Industry Project Develops Methanol-Powered Products Tanker Design

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, MAN Energy Solutions and the Methanol Institute worked together on the tanker's design.

9 Dec 2020

Bunker Supplier Sing Fuels Hires Business Manager in Singapore

The new hire joined the company earlier this month.

9 Dec 2020

Trafigura Sets Out Plans for Bunker Supplier TFG Marine

The supplier will start selling biofuels in Northwest Europe in the first quarter of 2021.

9 Dec 2020

UK Port Congestion Shuts Honda Plant

Production at Honda's Swindon plant has been halted on Wednesday because of 'transport-related parts delays'.

9 Dec 2020

France Chooses Nuclear Power for Next Aircraft Carrier

President Macron made the announcement during a visit to a nuclear sector components maker on Tuesday.

9 Dec 2020

10 More LNG-Fuelled VLCCs On the Way

The order would be the largest in the world to date for gas-powered tonnage in the tanker segment.

9 Dec 2020

Oil Mixed As Lockdown Impact Is Weighed Against Vaccine Launch

Meanwhile, China extends aid to cash-strapped oil producers by dealing with Iraq.

8 Dec 2020

Brokerage LQM to Provide Monthly Alternative Fuels Availability Data

The database -- now available for free to LQM's subscribers -- is initially covering LNG, biofuels and biogas, and will add methanol and hydrogen before the end of the year.

8 Dec 2020

Shipping Company K Line Seeks to Help Develop Hydrogen Supply Chain

K Line has joined the Japan Hydrogen Association.

8 Dec 2020

Yara Plans Plant Conversion to Produce Green Ammonia for Ships

The new plant may be operational by 2026.

8 Dec 2020

ADNOC Considers LNG Bunkers for Three New VLCCs

The contract includes the option for three more tankers.

8 Dec 2020

Technology Firm Seeks to Develop All-in-One Emissions Reduction Funnel

The funnel would combine the ability to reduce SOx, NOx and particulate matter emissions with carbon capture and storage technologies.

8 Dec 2020

U.S./China Tensions Cause Price Drops, But 2021 Demand Recovery Still Expected

Meanwhile, Saudis boost prices due to vaccine hopes.

7 Dec 2020

Arte Bunkering in International Expansion as Russian Market Falters

Arte Bunkering's widening of focus away from the Russian markets helped it avoid too big a shock from this year's dip in sales there.

7 Dec 2020

Hafnia Hires Former WFS Trader as Bunker Manager

The new hire is based in the company's Copenhagen office.

7 Dec 2020

Jas Hennessy Brings Back Sail Ships for Cognac Cargoes

The shipments are scheduled to begin in 2023, with one ship departing per month.

7 Dec 2020

Japan Expects 'Significant Amount' of Ammonia Bunker Demand by 2030

The country's Ministry for Economy, Trade and Industry will introduce ammonia into the fuel mix for power and shipping towards the end of this decade.

7 Dec 2020

South Africa's Engen Refinery Closed After Fire

An extended shutdown may cause problems for the South African bunker market.

7 Dec 2020