Bunker Fuel

BGN enters US retail bunkering market with Gulf Coast launch

To launch its bunkering operations, BGN has partnered with Houston-based Centerline Logistics Corporation, chartering two new barges, the “Jackson Eades” and “MGI 2100”.

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July 30, 2026

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BGN enters US retail bunkering market with Gulf Coast launch

Energy and commodities trading company BGN on Wednesday (29 July) launched its first US-based retail marine bunkering business, marking another important milestone in the continued expansion of its global shipping platform.

To launch its bunkering operations, BGN has partnered with Houston-based Centerline Logistics Corporation, a marine petroleum transportation company, chartering two new barges, the Jackson Eades and MGI 2100. The company’s double-hulled fleet of bunker and terminal barges are designed to maximise safety and minimise environmental impact.

The new business will supply high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil (MGO) to vessels calling at ports across the US Gulf Coast.

Initially, the operation will support BGN’s owned and chartered LPG fleet of around 40 vessels, helping to strengthen the integration between our trading, shipping and marine fuels businesses. The new service will also provide reliable, competitive bunkering solutions to third-party shipowners operating throughout the region.

Harry Thwaites, Head of Fuel Oil, Feedstocks and Marine Fuels, said: “We are delighted to launch BGN’s first retail bunkering business, representing an important milestone in the continued growth of our marine fuels platform. The US Gulf Coast is one of the world’s most important shipping and energy hubs, making it the ideal location to establish our first retail bunkering operation.

“Initially, the business will support our own global LPG fleet while also providing reliable, competitive marine fuel solutions to third-party shipowners operating across the region.

“We are also pleased to be working with world-class partners such as Centerline Logistics, whose advanced fleet of liquid oil barges will support our ambition to grow BGN’s bunkering operations across the Americas. Going forward, we will look to expand into other major international ports as we continue to strengthen our marine fuels trading platform globally.”

Photo credit: BGN
Published: 30 July, 2026

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Goldwind green methanol facility completes trial production, ships first 500 mt

Goldwind has also secured long-term offtake agreements with A.P. Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, connecting planned production with demand from shipping.

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September 14, 2026

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Goldwind green methanol facility completes trial production, ships first 500 mt

MI — The Global Methanol Alliance on Friday (11 September) said the world’s largest green methanol production facility to date has completed its first trial run.

The alliance’s member Goldwind Green Energy has successfully produced biomethanol at its new 250,000 metric tonne (mt)/year facility in Inner Mongolia, with the first 500 mt of trial product now headed to South Korea.

“The facility uses wind-powered green hydrogen and locally sourced corn straw to produce biomethanol meeting EU RED III sustainability requirements. Commercial operations are expected to begin later this month,” it said.

Goldwind has also secured long-term offtake agreements with A.P. Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, connecting planned production with demand from shipping.

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd reached a long-term agreement with Chinese energy firm Goldwind for the delivery of 250,000 mt of green methanol per year to ensure long-term supply for its vessels.

In 2023, Maersk signed a deal with Goldwind, marking the first large scale green methanol offtake agreement for the global shipping industry.

The commercially viable long-term offtake agreement for annual volumes of 500KT will enable low carbon operations for the first 12 large methanol-enabled Maersk vessels on order. The first volumes are expected in 2026.

Photo credit: MI — The Global Methanol Alliance
Published: 14 September, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Tenerife achieves first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

With the latest operation, the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is now capable of truck-to-ship and multi truck-to-ship bunkering operations, in addition to the ship-to-ship method.

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September 14, 2026

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Tenerife achieves first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Thursday (10 September) hosted its first LNG bunkering operation using tanker trucks, supplying fuel to a Baleària fast ferry Mercedes Pinto.

The operation began around 12.30pm at the Anaga Dock pier and was carried out by Spanish supplier ESK, the company in charge of providing this service.

The port authority said a total of 600 MWh of LNG were supplied by two tanker trucks, with a total pumping flow of 700 liters per minute.

The port already supplies LNG using the ship-to-ship (STS) method, which allows fuel to be supplied directly between two ships.

With the latest operation, the port is now capable of truck-to-ship (TTS) and multi truck-to-ship (MTTS), thus expanding the available options and adapting to the different operational needs of the ships.

“This new modality responds to the need raised by Baleària to have this supply alternative in Tenerife for its eco-efficient vessels and allows the port to advance in a line of work linked to sustainability, innovation and energy transition, facilitating safe and efficient solutions in the face of the evolution of fleets and fuels used by maritime transport,” the port authority added.

The Mercedes Pinto is Baleària’s 12th ship with dual engines prepared to run on natural gas and biogas, a CO₂-neutral fuel, in line with Baleària’s roadmap towards decarbonization.

Photo credit: Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Published: 14 September, 2026

Ammonia

IMO technical seminar to focus on ammonia production, bunkering and safety

IMO announced its Future Fuels and Technology Project is organising a Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel on 17 September.

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September 14, 2026

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently announced its Future Fuels and Technology (FFT) Project is organising a Technical Seminar on the use of ammonia as marine fuel on 17 September.

The event will address developments in ammonia production for marine fuels, bunkering, onboard applications, engine technologies, spill response, safety considerations, ammonia effluents management and ongoing initiatives related to ammonia-fueled vessels.

The seminar will be held at IMO Headquarters in London and on IMO YouTube Channel.

The event will take place in the margins of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 12) scheduled from 14-18 September 2026.

Sessions will include ammonia production pathways and supply outlook for shipping and infrastructure, developments in ammonia-fuelled vessels and onboard technologies as well as operational, spill response, safety and other considerations.

Note: Registration can be found here and is open until 15 September. Queries can be directed to [email protected].

Photo credit: International Maritime Organization
Published: 14 September, 2026