Fuels & Lubes News


Shift in Global Energy Predicts New Report

Dec 11, 2012

ExxonMobil’s 'Outlook for Energy' forecasts new opportunities for international trade and economic growth.The global energy landscape will evolve significantly as regional demand-and-supply patterns shift in the coming decades, creating…

Barge Bunkers LNG: First Ever in Port of Antwerp

Dec 11, 2012

The motorized barge 'Argonon' owned by Deen Shipping, was fuelled-up from a truck in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.This operation represents a further significant step towards more environment-friendly shipping in the port of Antwerp. Antwerp…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints new Managing Director

Dec 11, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, a global broker and trader in marine bunkers,  marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Mr. Andrew Cheah as Managing Director of its Singapore operations, KPI Bridge Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.Andrew has more…

New Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering

Dec 10, 2012

Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012.Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael…

China Oil Demand Growth Slows

Nov 25, 2012

China's demand for oil in October 2012 was meaningfully weaker that it was the previous month.The detailed Chinese oil data for October were reported yesterday. Calculated demand adjusted for inventory changes came in at 9.5 million b/d…

Castrol, MAN, Sing Off Same Lube Oil Song-sheet

Nov 23, 2012

MAN Diesel & Turbo supports Castrol’s advice that misapplication of mid-range base number (BN) cylinder oils can cause corrosion.Castrol inform that the engine manufacturer recently issued service letters that recommend “cylinder lube oil…

North America Leads Shift in Global Energy Balance

Nov 16, 2012

North America is at the forefront of a game-changing transformation in oil and gas production claims International Energy Agency publication.This year’s World Energy Outlook published by IEA finds that the extraordinary growth in oil and…

BP Contract Jeppesen Voyage Planning

Nov 13, 2012

Jeppesen optimization solutions to be used aboard BP's LNG, Product & Crude Oil vessels to increase efficiency, reduce risks & save fuel.The contract will result in the installation of Jeppesen’s Vessel and Voyage Optimization Solution (VVOS)…

UK FTA Sulphur Directive Marine Fuel Survey

Nov 13, 2012

UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) conducts survey on whether Sulphur Directive could cause modal shift from sea to road freight.The FTA is asking short sea users for feedback on how the directive could affect them. A five-minute FTA…

'Sandy' Aftermath Sees Jones Act Waivers Agreed

Nov 05, 2012

U.S. Maritime Industry not opposing Jones Act waivers to ship petroleum to the Northeast US in fuel crisis.Thee American Maritime Partnership writes to President Obama to confirm that the U.S. Maritime Industry will not oppose waivers that…

OW Bunker Acquire Bergen Bunkers

Oct 24, 2012

OW Bunker to acquire the entire share capital of marine fuels & lubricants supplier Bergen Bunkers AS.Bergen Bunkers has offices in Bergen and St Petersburg, and provides fuel and lubricants to some of Norway's leading ship owners and operators…

Agostini Joins KPI Bridge Oil

Oct 19, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global bunker broker and trader has appointed Mr. Mauro Agostini as Bunker Broker and Trader in its Miami office.Mauro, 40 years old, has been working in the bunker industry since 2006. He has in depth knowledge…

FIS Bunker Digitalizes Fuel Oil Trading

Oct 19, 2012

Freight Investor Services launches a live bunker fuel pricing service that for the first time makes bunker hedging practical for its biggest users. Firm bids and offers, updated in real time for six months of bunker forward curve will provide…

US ONR Supports Navy's New Energy Partnership

Oct 19, 2012

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is committed to development of alternative energy sources, moves ahead with new research effort.The Energy Systems Technology and Evaluation Program (ESTEP) that has started in FY13 is bringing together…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Mauro Agostini to Miami Office

Oct 19, 2012

KPI Bridge Oil, worldwide bunker broking and trading company, appoints Bunker Broker & Trader Mauro Agostini for its Miami office.Mauro, 40 years old, has been working in the bunker industry since 2006. He has in depth knowledge of the yacht…

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