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	February 20, 2026 RMK Marine to equip Celsius LNG bunker vessel with gas combustion unit Turkish shipbuilder adds specialised equipment to support cool-down and gassing-up operations for LNG vessels.
	February 19, 2026 Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle for five Hudong-Zhonghua gas carrier designs Approvals cover LNG and ethane carriers, an FSRU, carbon capture readiness and 3D classification.
	February 19, 2026 Wärtsilä Gas Solutions wins LNG systems order for two 20,000-cbm bunkering vessels Technology group’s systems will be installed on vessels being built at a Chinese shipyard for a Hong Kong owner.
	February 18, 2026 Vilma Oil Med deploys methanol-capable bunker tanker at Ceuta Maya Cosulich can carry methanol and biofuels, features dual-fuel capability and mass flow meter technology.
	February 13, 2026 Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
	February 13, 2026 Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows.
	February 11, 2026 CIMC SOE secures orders for three LNG bunkering vessels Chinese shipbuilder adds two 20,000 cbm and one 18,900 cbm LNG bunkering vessels to order book.
	February 10, 2026 Ammonia bunkering moves from pilots to structured implementation, Norway seminar hears H2SITE says Norway is advancing with Enova-backed initiatives, and the first dedicated bunkering vessels are expected from 2027.
	February 9, 2026 Cosulich launches first methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Anna Cosulich is first of four sister vessels in fleet expansion programme.
	February 9, 2026 Cosulich begins construction of fourth methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Steel cutting for Natalia Cosulich marks completion of the group’s new alternative fuel-capable vessel series.
	February 9, 2026 Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Carlotta Cosulich is part of a four-vessel series designed to support the alternative marine fuels transition.
	February 4, 2026 HD Hyundai Heavy Industries receives design approval for 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle following joint development project with South Korean shipbuilder.
	February 2, 2026 Rotterdam bunker industry faces upheaval as new regulations drive up costs and shift volumes Red III compliance costs and a mass flow meter mandate are creating operational challenges across the ARA region.
	January 30, 2026 Green Pearl LNG bunkering vessel enters service in Genoa The 7,500-cbm dual-fuel vessel will provide ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck LNG supply services.
	January 30, 2026 Galveston LNG Bunker Port signs vessel partnership with TOTE Services Agreement establishes framework for Jones Act LNG bunker vessel development on the US Gulf Coast.
	January 30, 2026 Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 550th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation Singapore operation supplied LNG to dual-fuel PCTC Lake Villarica via FueLNG Bellina bunker vessel.
	January 26, 2026 Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
	January 26, 2026 Singapore completes first methanol bunkering operation following licence awards Golden Island delivers 300 tonnes of methanol to dual-fuel vessel in port’s inaugural operation.
	January 23, 2026 Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January.
	January 21, 2026 Global Fuel Supply opens Cape Town office, hires senior fuel supplier Bunker firm establishes South African hub, appointing experienced regional specialist.
	January 20, 2026 LNG-fuelled ships account for 79% of alternative fuel orders in 2025, SEA-LNG reports Industry coalition highlights decade of progress and over $150bn investment in methane-based marine fuels.
	January 20, 2026 Singapore ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering deemed feasible with safety measures, says GCMD New report identifies operational risks and safety zones for ammonia transfers in Singapore's port waters.
	January 14, 2026 Singapore opens applications for additional LNG bunkering licences Maritime and Port Authority sets 27 March deadline for operators seeking new supply permits.
	January 14, 2026 Singapore reports record marine fuel sales and container throughput in 2025 Port of Singapore handled 56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel, up 3.4% year-on-year.
	January 13, 2026 LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment.
	January 12, 2026 Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port? With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
	January 7, 2026 Chimbusco Pan Nation launches B100 biodiesel supply in Hong Kong Bunker tanker Guo Si becomes Hong Kong's first Type II certified vessel for pure biodiesel operations.
	December 19, 2025 Global Fuel Supply acquires first bunker tanker Company transitions from chartering vessels to ship ownership with asset to be renamed MV Blue Alliance.
	December 15, 2025 Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast.
	December 11, 2025 Island Oil expands Cyprus bunkering fleet with vessel Ruby Island Oil adds second bunkering vessel to strengthen marine fuel supply operations in Cyprus.
	December 9, 2025 Landmark methanol-powered bunkering vessel departs shipyard World's first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker begins operations after completion of construction phase.
	December 4, 2025 Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November.
	December 4, 2025 Chimbusco explores green marine fuel solutions at carbon neutrality forum Chimbusco discusses decarbonisation pathways and signs cooperation agreements with shipping and energy partners.
	December 2, 2025 TFG Marine relaunches bunker supply operations in Trinidad and Tobago Marine fuel supplier returns to Caribbean location after operational hiatus.
	November 25, 2025 SIPG orders Wärtsilä systems for new LNG bunker vessel Shanghai International Port Group orders integrated cargo handling and fuel systems from Wärtsilä.
	November 11, 2025 NextDF engines achieve 0.9% methane slip for Ibaizabal's LNG bunkering vessel Factory tests show methane emissions far below FuelEU Maritime threshold on newbuild.
	November 10, 2025 ATH Trading adds bunker tanker to Angola fleet Commodity trader deploys M/T ATH Catamba in Luanda for offshore marine fuel supply operations.
	November 6, 2025 Peninsula operates Omega barge for fuel supply in Belgian North Sea Victrol vessel said to be the only estuary barge of its size serving Belgian North Sea ports.
	October 30, 2025 China's first newbuild dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel launched in Zhoushan Da Qing 268 can supply methanol and conventional fuels to ships at anchorage.
	October 27, 2025 Avenir LNG begins construction of second 20,000 cbm bunkering vessel in China Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Hull S1124 at Nantong CIMC facility.
	October 24, 2025 Titan delivers first liquefied biomethane to Saint-Malo ferry in Portsmouth Optimus tanker supplies Brittany Ferries' vessel with biomethane at UK port.
	October 23, 2025 Gasum highlights how bio-LNG fleet generates compliance surplus Energy firm's four gas-powered vessels generate regulatory surplus for pooling service participants.
	October 23, 2025 Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for second methanol-ready bunker vessel Ceremony held to mark the beginning of the tanker's assembly phase.
	October 14, 2025 Petroineos orders two new bunker vessels for southern France operations Vessels will handle conventional and low-carbon fuels, including biofuels and e-methanol, from 2028.
	October 9, 2025 ExxonMobil enters LNG bunkering with two vessels planned for 2027 Energy company to charter vessels from Avenir LNG and Evalend Shipping for marine fuel operations.
	October 8, 2025 Molgas completes acquisition of Titan Clean Fuels to create European LNG bunkering network Deal creates fleet of seven LNG bunkering vessels and network of supply locations.
	October 7, 2025 MOL becomes first shipping company to join Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub initiative Japanese shipping company signs MoU for clean ammonia bunkering operations in Western Australia by 2030.
	October 3, 2025 BSM to manage world's first ammonia bunkering vessel for Itochu German ship manager will provide technical services for 5,000 cbm vessel due in 2027.
	September 30, 2025 NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
	September 16, 2025 Peninsula expands marine fuel operations to Algoa Bay Supplier partners with Linsen Nambi to launch bunkering services from October.
	September 15, 2025 Hong Lam Marine takes delivery of Artizen tanker in Japan Singapore-based firm receives new vessel from Kegoya Shipyard.
	September 10, 2025 ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations.
	September 10, 2025 LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand.
	September 2, 2025 Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
	August 27, 2025 Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
	August 27, 2025 Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker 7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology.
	July 14, 2025 Elenger enters Polish LNG bunkering market with ferry refuelling operation Baltic energy firm completes maiden truck-to-ship LNG delivery in Gdansk.
	July 14, 2025 Itochu orders 5,000 cbm ammonia bunker vessel Japanese firm targets Singapore demonstration after October 2027, with Zeta Bunkering lined up to perform deliveries.
	July 11, 2025 LNG London completes 1,000 bunkering operations in Rotterdam and Antwerp Delivery vessel reaches milestone after five years of operations across ARA hub.
	July 10, 2025 Fratelli Cosulich begins construction of second methanol-ready bunker tanker Italian firm starts steel cutting for 7,999 DWT chemical bunker vessel.
	June 27, 2025 Peninsula extends US Gulf operation offshore Supplier to focus on Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA) in strategy to serve growing client base.
	February 11, 2025 H-Line Shipping orders LNG bunkering vessel Vessel with 18,000-cbm capacity to run on both LNG and MDO.
	January 28, 2025 Stolt-Nielsen to fully control Avenir LNG with acquisition Share purchase agreement to buy all shares from Golar LNG and Aequitas.
	January 27, 2025 Bureau Veritas supports launch of CIMC SOE's LNG bunkering vessel Handover of Seaspan Energy's cutting-edge 7,600-cbm vessel completed.
	September 18, 2024 Peninsula CEO seals deal to build LNG bunker vessel Agreement signed through shipping company Hercules Tanker Management.
	April 24, 2024 Wärtsilä to supply Scale Gas LNG bunker vessel's cargo handling system New 12,500-cubic-metre supply tanker to be built by CIMC SOE.
	January 26, 2024 From greenwashing to 'wacky' bunker margins Interview with Adrian Beciri, CEO of Ducat Maritime.
	September 25, 2023 Bunker One and Acelen launch Itaqui anchorage operation Danish supplier expects Brazil operations to rise by around 30% as a result.
	June 1, 2023 Bunker One launches its first methanol bunker tanker Supplier aims to stimulate methanol take-up with infrastructure provision.
	April 5, 2023 V-Bunkers unveils Singapore's first electric-hybrid bunker tanker Second vessel scheduled for delivery in Q2.