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Dubai Transport Authority and ENOC to test biofuel as bunker fuel on traditional Abras

‘Such a step reduces carbon emission on Dubai Creek by 125 tons of CO2 per annum that is equivalent to growing 2,000 trees for 10 years,’ said the Director of Maritime Transport.

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The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in late June said it has collaborated with the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) Group on a pilot project to power its traditional Abras vessels using their Biodiesel5 product. 

An abra (Arabic: عبرة‎ abra) is a traditional boat made of wood used to ferry people across the Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The initiative of using biodiesel to fuel the traditional Abras vessels was part of RTA’s endeavours to conserve the environment and safeguard the public health by curbing harmful emissions, it said. 

“We have embarked on this project in collaboration with ENOC Group and drafted an agreement whereby ENOC would supply biodiesel to five traditional Abras run by private operators,” said Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency.

“Abras would be refuelled at a specific point on the Dubai Creek where all safety precautions had been taken. 

“We have agreed on a three-month pilot period, which would be followed by a result assessment and consider next steps.

“We had also agreed on a specific grade of biofuel, Biodiesel5, which is an advanced alternative fuel product approved in the UAE. 

“It is manufactured from vegetable oils as well as residues of cooking and animal oils. Since it is extracted from renewable sources, it reduces carbon dioxide emissions in the city and promotes the provision of clean and sustainable services to the community.” 

“At ENOC, we continue to build on our successful partnerships with various government entities; and our agreement with RTA is a testament to our commitment to offer our stakeholders alternative clean energy solutions that will curb carbon footprint,” said HE Saif Humaid Al Falasi, CEO of ENOC Group.

“During the trial, we would be measuring the carbon emissions of biofuel-powered Abras in comparison with regular diesel-powered Abras. 

“Should the experiment prove successful, it would be generalized to the entire fleet of 148 Abras operating on Dubai Creek. Such a step reduces carbon emission on Dubai Creek by 125 tons of CO2 per annum that is equivalent to growing 2000 trees for 10 years,” explained Mohammed Abu Baksr Al Hashmi, Director of Marine Transport, at RTA’s Public Transport Agency. 

There are 148 traditional Abras operated by the private sector in Dubai Creek on two lines that carry about 13 million riders per annum, making up 90% of the total marine transport ridership in Dubai. 


Photo credit: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Published: 13 July, 2020

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales up by 1.6% on year in June 2026

4.67 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.59 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2025.

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Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port increased by 1.6% on year in June 2026, according to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

In total, 4.67 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,669,100 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.59 million mt (4,594,700 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2025.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in June (against on year) recorded respectively 2.03 million mt (+19.4% from 1.70 million mt), 2.20 million mt (-4.8% from 2.31 million mt), zero (-100% from 1,900 mt), 1,900 mt (-57.8% from 4,500 mt) and zero (from zero).

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Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in June, (against on year) recorded respectively 5,300 mt (-86.3% from 38,800 mt), 30,700 mt (-73.1% from 114,300 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February last year, recorded 1,500 mt (+50% from 1,000 mt). 

LNG and methanol sales were 55,000 mt (-0.72% from 55,400 mt) and zero (from zero) respectively. There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far since 2025.

 

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 15 July, 2026

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Vitol Bunkers debuts commercial bunkering service at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port

Launch follows the port’s first commercial bunkering operation, during which LNG carrier “Enugu” received 2,500 mt of VLSFO from Vitol Bunker’s bunkering barge “Marine Ista”.

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Vitol Bunkers debuts commercial bunkering service at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port

Vitol Bunkers on Tuesday (14 July) announced the launch of comprehensive commercial bunkering services at Gwadar Port, Pakistan. 

“From today and for the first time in the port’s history, commercial vessels will be able to bunker HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO at Gwadar Port, Pakistan,” the company said in a statement. 

The launch follows the first commercial bunkering operation in the port. 

The LNG carrier Enugu was supplied with 2,500 metric tonnes (mt) of VLSFO by Vitol Bunker’s bunkering barge Marine Ista a few days ago.

Ammar Hussaini, global strategic business manager of Vitol Bunkers, said: “We are pleased to be able to supply our customers a range of high-quality fuels from important locations in Pakistan. 

“Gwadar Port is a deepwater port which has benefited from significant investment, and we look forward to building our offering in this location and serving customers across the region.”

 

Photo credit: Vitol
Published: 15 July, 2026

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Glander International Bunkering reports USD 23.4 million EBT for FY2025/26

Firm has been supporting clients through a wide portfolio including alternative bunker fuels, allowing it to increase its visibility in the market and contributed to doubling its new fuels volumes over the past year.

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Glander International Bunkering reports USD 23.4 million EBT for FY2025/26

Global bunker trading company Glander International Bunkering on Tuesday (14 July) announced its financial results for the year ended April 30, 2026 – reporting a turnover of nearly USD 2 billion and earnings before tax (EBT) of USD 23.4 million.

In the previous year, the company reported a turnover of USD 3 billion and EBT of USD 22 million, including a non-recurring item.

The results come after shipping has faced a year of regulatory acceleration, disrupted trade routes and tight avails.

There was a fundamental shift in market conditions, with geopolitical tensions, Red Sea risks and US tariffs. This was later compounded by the conflict in the Middle East conflict, which led to severe restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and widespread rerouting, longer voyage time and increased freight costs.

CEO Carsten Ladekjær noted: “The real challenge was managing uncertainty, especially when things are changing by the day, sometimes by the hour. What has stood out is how our teams across the world have responded, how they have stayed close to clients and navigated that disruption in real time.”

Fuel EU entered its first full compliance cycle, becoming a direct factor in voyage economics. Then regulatory uncertainty persisted with key decisions at the MEPC in October being delayed.

Appointed Head of New Fuels in February 2026, Dionysis Diamantopoulos has overseen the continued expansion of the company’s new fuels offering during the past critical few months. 

He said, “We are supporting clients through a wide and evolving portfolio that includes biofuels and biofuel blends, LNG and bio-LNG, pooling and insetting solutions.”

“This approach has allowed us to increase our visibility in the market and contributed to doubling our new fuels volumes over the past year.”

Glander International Bunkering has continued to develop its approach to well-to-wake bunker management, which is a more integrated model of managing fuel, emissions, price and risk.

Ladekjær explains: “It has undeniably been a volatile year for global shipping, and it has changed our role in bunker trading. Our clients do not only come to us for fuel supply, they come to us to manage cost, compliance, and risk.”

The company said this approach reflects a broader shift in the market, where bunker decisions are no longer standalone transactions. They are directly linked to cost exposure, compliance and operational performance across the full fuel lifecycle.

Related: Glander International Bunkering reports EBT of USD 22 million for FY2025

 

Photo credit: Glander International Bunkering
Published: 15 July, 2026

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