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China: Zhoushan achieves 7 million mt of bonded bunker fuel milestone

Zhoushan Marine Fuel Association says Zhoushan registered a 16.95% on year increase, firmly placing it at the top spot of bunkering ports in China and gradually narrowing the gap with Fujairah.

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Editor's note: Mawei Marine Bunker Fuel (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. has been corrected to Helios Marine Fuel (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. and C &D Clean Energy has been corrected to Zhejiang C & D Energy Resources Co., Ltd. 

Zhoushan Marine Fuel Association on Tuesday (2 January) said Zhoushan achieved 7.05 million metric tonnes (mt) of bonded bunkering volume in 2023, exceeding the bonded bunkering volume of 6 million mt in the previous year. 

The association said this meant Zhoushan registered a 16.95% on year increase, firmly placing it at the top spot of bunkering ports in China and gradually narrowing its gap with Fujairah, the world's third largest refuelling port.

The association said the achievement is largely due to Zhoushan’s consistent focus on developing the entire bunkering industry, its persistence in reform, innovation in response to market demand and its proactive efforts to improve. 

“Since last year, we have focused on continuous efforts in areas such as new bunker fuels, hardware facilities, digital supervision, and price systems,” it said. 

One of the major areas of development in the area include expanding its categories of bunkering including implementing the country’s first offshore anchorage LNG bunkering and first anchorage container ship biofuel bunkering. 

“Zhoushan has become the first port in the country that has the capabilities to refuel multiple types of bunker fuels,” it added.

Another step Zhoushan took was to extend the bunkering operation time period for ships in Xiu Shandong Anchorage and improve the anchorage’s bunkering efficiency. Last year, the bunker fuel supply volume of Xiu Shandong Anchorage reached 722,700 mt, a year-on-year increase of 115%. At present, there are more than 20 anchorages in the five major bunker fuel supply anchorages in Zhoushan, forming a south-central-north connection layout. 

The Xiazhimen North, Mazhi, and Xiushan East anchorages can provide bunkering operations at night. 

The association stated that a total of 59 whitelisted bunkering vessels with higher standards were approved , of which a total of nine "Zhoushan ship type" bunkering vessels were put into operation.

The first ship of the "Zhoushan ship type" version 2.0 was also launched recently with it setting sail for its maiden voyage. The upgraded ship type has significant improvement to its wind and wave resistance compared to the previous version. The version 2.0 ship type has the ability to supply oil under higher wave height conditions in outer anchorages.

Zhoushan also added new functions to the "International Bunkering Intelligent Supervision Service System" such as new bunker declaration and auxiliary supervision for border inspection while the "Ship Oil Supply and Security" system has been put into operation to ensure offshore bunkering anchorage space optimization with sensorless remote supervision.

The association also said new bunker players have entered Zhoushan including Zhejiang C & D Energy Resources Co., Ltd, Hengli Petrochemical, and Helios Marine Fuel (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. forming a diversified competitive market of state-owned, private, and foreign capital.

“The total number of bunker fuel supply companies in Zhoushan has reached 19. In 2023, Zhoushan licensed companies added 3.1839 million mt of bunker fuel, a year-on-year increase of 24.77%,” it said.

Lastly, the association stated Zhoushan took the initiative to launch "China Zhoushan Low-Sulphur and High-Sulphur Fuel Oil Bonded Ship Supply Quotation", "Zhoushan Oil Storage Comprehensive Price Index" and "Zhejiang Liquefied Natural Gas Spot Price" as benchmarks for the country’s bonded bunker fuel market prices. 

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Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.

 

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Published: 8 January, 2024

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Singapore bunker firms band together to support 900 people of low-income groups

Cathay Marine Fuel Oil Trading, Trilogy Petroleum and Seven Seas Oil Trading were amongst sponsors for an event, spreading joy to 900 people from low-income groups and elderly communities.

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In the spirit of Chinese New Year, several bunkering companies in Singapore came together to support a Community Outreach Programme organised by Living Hope Evangelism by sponsoring an event on Saturday (15 February).

About 900 people from low-income groups and elderly in communities were treated to lunch, gift vouchers and souvenirs at the Bliss Garden Restaurant, Singapore Expo.

The guest of honour at the event was Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth & Social and Family Development, while the special guest was Ms Tin Pei Ling, Adviser to MacPherson GROs.

Cathay Marine Fuel Oil Trading Pte Ltd, Trilogy Petroleum Pte Ltd and Seven Seas Oil Trading Pte Ltd were amongst sponsors for the event.

Trilogy Petroleum, is the exclusive agent for Singapore bunker supplier Cathay Marine Fuel Oil Trading Pte Ltd and bunker trader, Seven Seas Oil Trading Pte Ltd.

“Acts 20:35; it is more blessed to give than to receive,” shared Alex Ow Yong, PBM, BBM, Chairman of Trilogy Petroleum. “Giving always make you feel better than receiving.”

“Thumbs up to all the sponsors and well-wishers for their love, generosity, and kindness. Kudos to those who showed kindness to others, by giving and sharing freely, and by caring for people!”

A gallery containing highlights of the event is below:

Photo credit: Living Hope Evangelism
Published: 17 February 2025

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

4.46 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in January, a drop from 4.91 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2024, according to MPA data.

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port decreased by 9.1% on year in January 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.

In total, 4.46 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,461,710 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in January, a drop from 4.91 million mt (4,906,100 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2024.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in January (against on year) recorded respectively 1.66 million mt (zero from 1.66 million mt), 2.43 million mt (-15% from 2.86 million mt), 900 (+100% from zero), 3,100 mt (-77% from 13,500 mt) and zero (from zero).

Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in January (against on year) recorded respectively 16,000 (+100% from zero), 92,000 mt (+103% from 45,300 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero).

LNG and methanol sales were posted respectively at 6,600 mt (-36.5% from 10,400) and zero (from zero).

A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes by Manifold Times in 2024 can be found below:

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Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 14 February, 2025

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Singapore-based Straits Bio-LNG aims to deliver 250,000 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel per year

Firm is currently in advanced stage of testing breaking down Empty Fruit Bunch through an established biological process with high enzyme concentration in its R&D facility in Malaysia to produce bio-LNG.

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Singapore-based Straits Bio-LNG aims to deliver 250,000 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel per year

Straits Bio-LNG, a privately owned supplier of bio-LNG, is aiming to deliver 250,000 metric tonnes (mt) of bio-LNG per year in Singapore, according to SEA-LNG on Thursday (13 February).

The Singapore-based company, led by SK Tan as CEO, is doing so in response to the growing demand for LNG. LNG bunkering volumes have grown significantly in key bunkering hubs as more LNG-fuelled vessels have entered into operation. 

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) saw a dramatic four-fold increase in 2024 to almost 340,000 mt, SEA-LNG said in a statement announcing Straits Bio-LNG joining the coalition. 

Headquartered in Singapore, the company boasts a growing team led by SK Tan as CEO.  

Yiyong He, Director at Straits Bio-LNG, said: “We’re firmly convinced in the viability of the LNG pathway to decarbonise the shipping industry. With its very low carbon intensity and improving commerciality, liquified biomethane will be a critical piece of the puzzle for decarbonising the sector.”

“By joining SEA-LNG, we’re proud to be part of a collection of first movers making real strides to make the LNG pathway a tangible reality today.”

Straits Bio-LNG aims to reach its bio-LNG supply goal by using pioneering methods. It is currently in the advanced stage of testing breaking down Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) through an established biological process with high enzyme concentration in its R&D facility in Malaysia. 

Both Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and EFB are sustainable biomass resources listed in the “List of Materials Eligible for ISCC EU Certification” and are therefore compliant with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, added: “The Port of Singapore is the largest global bunkering hub. As seen in our View from the Bridge report, 2024 saw record growth in LNG and liquified biomethane bunkering, but we need more fuel to meet upcoming demand.”

“The use of liquefied biomethane as a marine fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 80% compared to marine diesel on a full well-to-wake basis. When produced from the anaerobic digestion of waste materials, such as manure, POME or EFB, methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere is captured, resulting in negative emissions of up to -190% compared with diesel."

An independent study by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technical University in Singapore found that pure bio-LNG could cover up to 13% of the total energy demand for shipping fuels in 2050, rising to 63% for a 20% blending ratio. 

SEA-LNG added MPA has firmly established itself as a leader in the LNG pathway, with suppliers such as Straits Bio-LNG reinforcing this position. 

Recently, the port launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to explore scalable solutions for sea-based LNG reloading to complement the existing onshore LNG bunkering storage and jetty capacities and the supply of e/bio-methane as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.

“Straits Bio-LNG will play a critical role in furthering the expansion of liquified biomethane at scale to meet the demand and continuing to showcase the LNG pathway as a practical and realistic solution for shipowners to decarbonise their operations, starting today,” it said. 

Related: Singapore: MPA launches EOI to expand LNG bunkering services amid growing demand

 

Photo credit: Straits Bio-LNG
Published: 14 February, 2025

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