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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

LSMGO readily available in Singapore; Zhoushan bunkering remains suspended; availability is getting tighter in Hong Kong.

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The following article regarding regional bunker fuel availability outlook for the East of Suez region has been provided by online marine fuels procurement platform ENGINE for publication on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

20 September 2022

  • LSMGO readily available in Singapore
  • Zhoushan bunkering remains suspended
  • Availability is getting tighter in Hong Kong

 

Singapore

Singapore’s VLSFO and HSFO grades remain in tight availability, with recommended lead times stretching 10-11 days ahead. LSMGO is more readily available with lead times of just 1-2 days.

Singapore’s fuel oil stock levels have averaged 19.68 million bbls in the first two weeks of September, a 1% rise from their average across August, according to Enterprise Singapore.

The port’s middle distillate stocks have averaged 8.36 million bbls this month. This is up 8% from August and the highest monthly average since November last year.

 

East Asia

Bunker operations have been suspended by rough weather in Zhoushan since Monday this week. Deliveries are expected to resume from Wednesday morning with calmer weather conditions.

Availability across all fuel grades remain tight in Zhoushan as most suppliers are running low on stocks.

VLSFO and LSMGO stems in Zhoushan have recommended lead times of about eight days for larger quantities, while a shorter three days for smaller quantities. Lead times vary between 5-7 days for HSFO.

Bunker operations are suspended across southern South Korean ports, including Busan, Yeosu, Onsan and Ulsan. Rough weather triggered by typhoon Nanmadol has kept bunkering suspended since Sunday. Bunkering is expected to resume from Wednesday morning, sources say.

Several recent weather-related disruptions in South Korea have pushed back lead times for all fuel grades to early October, sources say.

Availability is also getting tight for all grades in Hong Kong, where lead times of eight days are now advised.

 

South Asia

Availability remains good across all grades in India’s Mumbai with lead times of 6-7 days.

Recommended lead times for HSFO and VLSFO in Mundra on India’s northwest coast are eight days.

Availability remains tight in Visakhapatnam on India’s east coast. Suppliers expect VLSFO supply to be boosted with incoming cargo replenishments over the coming days.

One supplier has started offering HSFO in Visakhapatnam and intends to supply vessels with barges in the nearby ports of Kakinada, Gangavaram, Krishnapatnam and Odisha on India’s east coast as well.

 

Middle East

Recommended lead times for VLSFO in Fujairah are eight days, and nine days for HSFO. LSMGO has a shorter six days.

According to data compiled by Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) and S&P Global Commodity Insights, a spike in HSFO and VLSFO sales pushed Fujairah’s total bunker sales up by 9% in August over July levels. HSFO sales surged 27% higher on the month.

A supplier can offer VLSFO and LSMGO for prompt dates in Oman’s Sohar, while LSMGO availability is tight in Duqm.

By Tuhin Roy and Nithin Chandran

 

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Published: 21 September, 2022

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Winding up

Singapore: Notice of intended dividend issued for Xihe Holdings’ subsidiaries

Creditors will need to produce proofs of debt to liquidators of Da Xin Tankers and Nan Chiau Maritime by 5 August, according to Government Gazette notice.

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Two notices to declare the intended dividend of  Xihe Holdings’ subsidiaries to their creditors have been posted on the Government Gazette on Wednesday (22 July).

The subsidiaries are Da Xin Tankers Pte Ltd and Nan Chiau Maritime Pte Ltd. 

The following are the details of the notices of intended dividend:

Name of Company : Da Xin Tankers (Pte) Ltd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No. / Registration No. : 198400895W
Address of Registered Office : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960
Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 August 2026 at 5:00 pm by email to [email protected]
Name of Liquidators : Paresh Tribhovan Jotangia and Ho May Kee
Address : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960

 

Name of Company : Nan Chiau Maritime (Pte.) Ltd. (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No. / Registration No.: 200814296Z
Address of Registered Office : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960
Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 5 August 2026 at 5:00 pm by email to [email protected]
Name of Liquidators : Paresh Tribhovan Jotangia and Ho May Kee
Address : c/o Grant Thornton Singapore Private Limited, 8 Marina View, #40-04/05 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960

 

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Published: 23 July, 2026

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Biofuel

South Korea: S-Oil launches B30-VLSFO bio bunker fuel supply

Company says it has established an integrated operating system in the Ulsan region covering the entire value chain, from feedstock procurement and blending to supply.

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South Korea: S-Oil launches B30-VLSFO bio bunker fuel supply

South Korean petroleum and refining company S-Oil on Wednesday (22 July) said it has started supplying B30 very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), as the company seeks to support shipping’s decarbonisation efforts and growing demand for lower-carbon bunker fuels.

The company said its B30 VLSFO contains 30% sustainable biofuel blended with conventional VLSFO and can be used without requiring modifications to existing vessels, enabling shipowners to comply more readily with emissions regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU).

S-Oil said it has established an integrated operating system in the Ulsan region covering the entire value chain, from feedstock procurement and blending to supply. The system combines VLSFO produced at its Onsan refinery with biofuel production facilities and storage infrastructure in the Ulsan region, allowing the entire process to be carried out within a single logistics hub.

According to the company, the integrated supply chain reduces transportation requirements during production while improving supply efficiency and reliability.

S-Oil also highlighted Ulsan Port as a strategic location for marine biofuel supply, noting the port has strong demand for bio-bunker fuels, particularly from car carriers, enabling prompt and stable deliveries to key customers.

An S-Oil official stated: “In the bio-marine fuel market, not only product quality but also securing a stable supply of raw materials and an efficient supply system are important competitive advantages.

“Based on our existing bunkering business capabilities and the excellent supply infrastructure in the Onsan area, we plan to supply stable and competitive low-carbon fuel.”

 

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Published: 23 July, 2026

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Decarbonisation

Yang Ming and PSA to develop integrated sea-land decarbonisation solutions

Both will explore solutions spanning emissions measurement and verification, a digital Book-and-Claim framework, and a joint maritime-land inset token package.

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Yang Ming and PSA to develop integrated sea-land decarbonisation solutions

PSA International (PSA) on Monday (20 July) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) to jointly accelerate the adoption of low-carbon solutions across the maritime value chain.

Beyond emissions measurement and verification, the collaboration will focus on a digital Book-and-Claim framework and a joint maritime-land based inset token package. 

“This synergy provides cargo stakeholders with a transparent and accountable sea-land pathway to achieve their decarbonisation targets,” PSA said on its website. 

Yang Ming launched the green transport service, EcoSea+. This initiative integrates Yang Ming’s low-carbon navigation capabilities to empower customers with a flexible and transparent strategy to effectively reduce their Scope 3 transportation emissions. By joining forces with PSA, Yang Ming is able to expand the impact of these sustainability actions beyond the ocean.

Building on its position as a global port operator, PSA advances its Node to Network strategy through integrated port and supply chain capabilities that enable a green network of terminal and landside operations to reduce end-to-end supply chain emissions.

The agreement was officially signed by Mr Ivan Chiang, Chief Logistics Officer & Senior Vice President of Yang Ming, and Mr Eddy Ng, Group Head of Operations, Technology and Sustainability of PSA International. 

Mr Ong Kim Pong, PSA International Group CEO, said, “As responsible stewards of tomorrow, PSA is committed to delivering sustainable impact across the global port and supply chain ecosystem. 

“Tackling the challenges arising from climate change will require the collective efforts of all players in the maritime supply chain sector. We are excited to partner Yang Ming on the decarbonisation of global supply chains and support the transition towards a more sustainable global economy.”

 

Photo credit: PSA International
Published: 23 July, 2026

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