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February 11, 2026
Vitol Bunkers launches HSFO supply in Pakistan after four-year hiatus Company resumes high-sulphur fuel oil bunkering at three Pakistani ports following earlier VLSFO and LSMGO launches. |
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February 9, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for Rotterdam as it expands ARA marine fuel operations Chinese energy trader aims to boost alternative fuels portfolio and market share in Europe. |
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January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year. |
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January 21, 2026
PetroChina International seeks bunker trader for London or Rotterdam role Company aims to expand sustainable marine fuel portfolio and strengthen ARA region presence. |
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January 7, 2026
Vilma Oil Med expands Ceuta bunkering operations with biofuel capability TFG Marine subsidiary increases storage to 120,000 cbm and adds IMO II chemical tanker. |
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December 24, 2025
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10bn enterprise value Deal brings BP's divestment programme to $11bn, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction. |
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December 15, 2025
Odfjell launches operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe using biofuel Chemical tanker operator establishes route using B24 sustainable biofuel without subsidies or government support. |
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December 8, 2025
From Regulation to Reality: Fuel Assessment Update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area | Steve Bee, VPS |
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December 5, 2025
DNV clarifies FuelEU Maritime flexibility mechanisms ahead of first reporting deadline Classification society explains banking, borrowing, and pooling options for vessel compliance balances. |
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December 2, 2025
TFG Marine relaunches bunker supply operations in Trinidad and Tobago Marine fuel supplier returns to Caribbean location after operational hiatus. |
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November 28, 2025
Marine fuel procurement becomes strategic imperative as regulatory pressures mount: LR Operators must adopt comprehensive fuel strategies amid supply constraints and compliance costs, says Lloyd's Register. |
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November 19, 2025
Vitol launches Pakistan bunker operations with first large-scale IMO-compliant fuel production Supplier expands bunkering network to three Pakistani ports, sourced from locally produced VLSFO. |
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November 17, 2025
Peninsula expands biofuel capabilities in Rotterdam Marine fuel supplier adds 30,000 cbm capacity, with plans to expand to 110,000 cbm in early 2026. |
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November 14, 2025
Singapore marine fuel sales dip 1.2% in October First YoY decline since February as sales of best-selling product fall despite bunker calls rising to second-highest level in port's history. |
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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. |
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October 28, 2025
RCL completes maiden biofuel voyage with B24-VLSFO blend Thai container line uses biofuel blend on vessel sailing from Laem Chabang to Ho Chi Minh City. |
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September 22, 2025
NYK Line completes six-month biofuel trial with 'no technical issues' Project LOTUS demonstrates B24 biofuel maintains ISO standards during extended storage and operation. |
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September 16, 2025
Peninsula expands marine fuel operations to Algoa Bay Supplier partners with Linsen Nambi to launch bunkering services from October. |
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September 12, 2025
Dual-fuel vessels will dominate next decade, says Columbia Group Ship manager predicts LNG-powered vessels will bridge gap until zero-carbon alternatives emerge. |
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September 12, 2025
Gard warns of widespread cat fines surge in marine fuel Insurer reports elevated contamination levels, echoing VPS circular in early September. |
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September 8, 2025
Hormuz Marine receives GCC recognition as bunkering provider Company honoured at Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Kuwait. |
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September 4, 2025
Global spike in cat fines contamination hits marine fuel supplies across major ports VPS testing reveals elevated aluminium and silicon levels in VLSFO across six major bunkering hubs. |
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July 10, 2025
ULSFO demand surges in Med as ECA compliance drives fuel shift KPI OceanConnect reports accelerating ULSFO uptake across the region. |
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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. |
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January 30, 2025
How to engineer and manage green shipping fuels | Stanley George, VPS Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use. |
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October 2, 2024
Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards. |
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September 23, 2024
GDE Marine targets Suape LSMGO by year-end Expansion plan revealed following '100% incident-free' first month of VLSFO deliveries. |
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July 8, 2024
ISO 8217:2024 'a major step forward' | Steve Bee, VPS Revision of international marine fuel standard has addressed a number of the requirements associated with newer fuels, says Group Commercial Director. |
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April 8, 2024
Mitigating the risks of bad bunkers Article by Steve Bee, VPS Group Commercial Director; Dr Malcolm Cooper, VPS CEO; and Stanley George, VPS Group Science & Technical Manager. |
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January 26, 2024
From greenwashing to 'wacky' bunker margins Interview with Adrian Beciri, CEO of Ducat Maritime. |
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December 14, 2023
How the EU ETS impacts non-EU nations and shippers Examaning the ETS and key issues for non-EU players ahead of implementation. |
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June 13, 2023
World Fuel Services to launch Jamaica bunkering operation with Scott Petroleum Service to offer VLSFO 0.5%, LSMGO 0.1% and HFO 2% produced at Petrojam refinery. |
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May 26, 2023
ExxonMobil starts Hapag ARA biofuel deliveries Deal to supply B30 marine bio fuel oil with bio-component made from waste-based FAME. |
