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Asia News - January 2010

Refiner sells three 80,000-tonne lots of 380-cst 29 Jan 2010 10:13 GMT

380-centistoke parcels are scheduled for delivery between March and May 2010. In Full

OW Bunker appoints trader in Hong Kong 29 Jan 2010 05:49 GMT

Experienced shipping professional joins OW Bunker's trading team in Hong Kong. In Full

PetroChina eyes UAE oil storage - sources 27 Jan 2010 11:06 GMT

Oil giant plans launch of energy trading desk in Dubai and examines UAE oil storage options. In Full

Andatee shares slide 8.4% in NASDAQ debut 27 Jan 2010 07:07 GMT

Supplier's shares slip after IPO prices at low end of expected trading range. In Full

Andatee China to ring NASDAQ bell 26 Jan 2010 09:31 GMT

Company Chairman and CEO to ring NASDAQ stock market opening bell later today. In Full

Guam proposes bunker fee increase 26 Jan 2010 07:26 GMT

Port Authority requests increase in bunkering and fuel throughput fees to fund modernization plan. In Full

Petrobras appoints new Singapore manager 25 Jan 2010 06:45 GMT

New appointment replaces previous bunker manager Marco Antonio Costa Tritto. In Full

Shipowner chooses 'environmentally-responsible' lubricants 22 Jan 2010 10:16 GMT

Eco-conscious ship operator chooses product range designed for vessels where leakage presents a risk. In Full

Castrol Marine to develop lube technology in China 22 Jan 2010 09:03 GMT

Launch of new lubricant technology centre expected in 2010. In Full

Government support for MOL fuel efficiency initiative 21 Jan 2010 18:37 GMT

Project aimed at lowering fuel consumption and cutting CO2 emissions to be incorporated into government-industry initiative. In Full

KPI Bridge Oil appoints MD in Singapore 21 Jan 2010 17:47 GMT

New MD with 'proven track record' is tasked with building KPI Bridge Oil's business in Asia. In Full

Sohar: 39% surge in cargo throughput 21 Jan 2010 10:22 GMT

Omani port sees cargo throughput skyrocket in 2009. Said to be partly due to bunker-saving benefits. In Full

MISC to pursue $500k legal claim against Equatorial 21 Jan 2010 07:26 GMT

MISC Berhad to seek damages for the arrest of its vessel after US appeal win. In Full

Brightoil plans to expand tanker fleet in 2010 20 Jan 2010 12:21 GMT

Chinese firm plans to purchase six to eight oil transportation vessels in 2010. In Full

OW Bunker Asia appoints Financial Manager 19 Jan 2010 12:39 GMT

New Financial Manager is given responsibility for strategic financial planning and control in Asia. In Full

Speakers announced for Dubai bunker event 19 Jan 2010 09:48 GMT

Speaker list for next month's 3rd Bunker Fuel Management Conference is revealed. In Full

Shell and Matrix to supply in Sohar 19 Jan 2010 07:27 GMT

International firms to begin supplying a range of fuel grades in Sohar from June 2010. In Full

Southernpec acquires floating fuel oil storage 18 Jan 2010 10:26 GMT

Guangzhou firm buys VLCC to increase fuel oil storage capacity in South East Asia. In Full

Vessels detained for illegal fuel transfer 18 Jan 2010 07:17 GMT

Enforcement Agency detains four vessels in two separate incidents for illegally transferring marine fuel. In Full

Slow steam ahead for Hanjin Shipping 15 Jan 2010 12:48 GMT

Hanjin Shipping introduces slow steaming on Asia-U.S. East Coast service. In Full

Japan to submit bunker levy proposal 15 Jan 2010 11:15 GMT

Japanese government to propose global bunker tax ahead of MEPC meeting in March. In Full

Andatee China IPO scheduled for next week 14 Jan 2010 17:08 GMT

Andatee China Marine Fuel Services is set to make its NASDAQ debut in seven days. In Full

Equatorial court appeal unsuccessful 13 Jan 2010 08:23 GMT

Singapore-based supplier loses appeal against MISC Berhad relating to bunker stem worth over $22 million. In Full

PetroChina leases LA fuel oil storage 12 Jan 2010 10:56 GMT

Chinese oil firm is reported to have leased additional fuel oil storage capacity in California. In Full

Middle East firms secure fuel oil cargo deal 11 Jan 2010 12:14 GMT

Nine 65,000-tonne cargoes of high sulphur fuel oil to be delivered during the first quarter of 2010. In Full

Petrolimex seals 12-month fuel oil deal 08 Jan 2010 07:54 GMT

Vietnamese firm to receive monthly M100 cargoes until December 2010. In Full

Singapore bunker sales up 4.2% in 2009 08 Jan 2010 06:43 GMT

Record year for world's leading bunker port as sales reach 36.4 million tonnes in 2009. In Full

Brightoil takes delivery of oil tanker in Singapore 07 Jan 2010 17:52 GMT

Oil tanker to be used mainly for transporting fuel oil and crude oil internationally. In Full

Register to act as emissions verification body 07 Jan 2010 15:51 GMT

Shipping Register is authorized to act as verification body for pilot GHG trading scheme. In Full

Oil firm offers February 380-cst cargo 07 Jan 2010 15:19 GMT

30,000-tonne parcel is scheduled for loading at the beginning of next month. In Full

Dan-Bunkering 'steps up' business in China 07 Jan 2010 08:51 GMT

Global bunker firm says it is looking to expand its Shanghai operations further in 2010. In Full

New address for Bunkers Manila 06 Jan 2010 16:27 GMT

Philippines-based bunker firm relocates to new office premises. In Full

Colombo expands bunkering capacity 05 Jan 2010 07:38 GMT

New berth for oil tankers is launched and steps taken to build additional storage. In Full

MOL: Eco-ships are not 'nebulous' ships of the future 04 Jan 2010 16:08 GMT

MOL President says next-generation vessels are 'eminently feasible' and based on a realistic vision of the future. In Full

Singapore encourages eco-friendly fuel efficiency 04 Jan 2010 05:37 GMT

MPA encourages ships to remain energy efficient by using eco-friendly anti-fouling systems. In Full