Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Bunker prices, VLSFO and MGO supply, scrubbers and alternative marine fuels.

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Alkagesta Reports Strong Marine Fuels Growth and Crude Trading Expansion

Alkagesta's 1H 2026 performance update highlighted significant scaling in Singapore marine fuels distribution and the successful execution of initial crude oil cargoes, contributing to energy security.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Chokepoint Pressures Impact Global Fuel Availability and Bunker Markets

A recent market insight highlighted dual logistical pressures, including a diplomatic stalemate and record-low river levels, affecting fuel availability in key global bunker hubs.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Joins Argus Open Markets for European Biofuels

Alkagesta has gained access to the Argus Open Markets window for European Biodiesel, HVO, and Used Cooking Oil, enhancing its role in sustainable fuels market price assessment.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Korea Advances Green Shipping Corridor Act with Draft Enforcement

The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has prepared draft enforcement measures for its Green Shipping Corridor Act, initiating a public consultation period.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A ship being refueled with marine bunker fuel, showing pipes and a tanker.

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Biofuel Blending May Affect Mass Flow Meter Validation Range

A recent study indicates that blending FAME-based biofuels with residual marine fuels like VLSFO and HSFO could cause fuel viscosity to fall outside the validated operating range of mass flow meters.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large passenger ferry, the AF MIA, sailing on the water.

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Adria Ferries Reports Fuel Savings with Propspeed Coatings

Adria Ferries observed a reduction in fuel consumption on its passenger ferry AF MIA after applying Propspeed coatings to the vessel's propeller blades, according to a report.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Investment to Explore Inland Electrification

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Group Investment Management Co. have signed an MoU to investigate marine electrification and green maritime solutions, focusing on China's extensive inland waterway network.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read