Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook (11 Feb 2025)

Bunker demand is low in Singapore; VLSFO and LSMGO availability is tight in several Indian ports; several Australian ports brace for weather disruptions.

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1 year ago

February 12, 2025

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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:

Bunker demand is low in Singapore
VLSFO and LSMGO availability is tight in several Indian ports
Several Australian ports brace for weather disruptions

Singapore and Malaysia

Bunker demand in Singapore has been sluggish so far this week, according to a source. Most suppliers recommend lead times of 5–9 days for VLSFO, nearly unchanged from last week. HSFO lead times have dropped from around 13 days last week to 2–9 days now, while LSMGO lead times remain steady at 3–6 days.

Residual fuel oil stocks in Singapore averaged 10% lower in January compared to December, according to Enterprise Singapore data. The port’s fuel oil stocks fell below 21 million bbls as net fuel oil imports declined by 29% in January. Imports decreased by 924,000 bbls, while exports increased by 599,000 bbls. Middle distillate stocks at the port also fell, averaging 9% lower than the previous month.

At Malaysia’s Port Klang, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are abundant, with prompt small-quantity deliveries readily available, but HSFO supply remains limited.

East Asia

In Zhoushan, recommended lead times for VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries have risen from four days last week, to approximately six days now. HSFO supply remains tight, with lead times of around 10 days.

In northern China, Dalian and Qingdao ports have ample supplies of VLSFO and LSMGO, though HSFO is scarce in Qingdao. Tianjin is facing tight availability of both HSFO and VLSFO, while LSMGO supply remains stable.

Suppliers in Shanghai have ample supply of LSMGO, but VLSFO and HSFO availability is under pressure.

In Fuzhou, availability of VLSFO and LSMGO is good. VLSFO supply is good in Xiamen, whereas LSMGO is limited.

At Yangpu and Guangzhou, prompt deliveries of VLSFO and LSMGO remain constrained.

VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries at several Taiwanese ports, including Taichung, Kaohsiung, Keelung and Hualien, require lead times of about two days, nearly unchanged from last week.

In Hong Kong, lead times for all fuel grades remain steady at approximately seven days, consistent with recent weeks. However, bunker deliveries may get disrupted by adverse weather conditions expected on 13–14 and 16–17 February.

In southern South Korean ports, VLSFO and LSMGO deliveries require lead times of 5–7 days, while deliveries in western ports need slightly longer lead times of around eight days. Last week, lead times for these grades ranged from 3 to 12 days across all South Korean ports.

HSFO deliveries now have an advised lead time of around six days in several ports, compared to 3–12 days last week.

Bunker operations at Ulsan, Onsan, Busan and Yeosu may face intermittent disruptions due to potential bad weather conditions on 12–13 and 15–17 February. Similar interruptions are expected at Daesan and Taean on 12–13 and 16–17 February.

In Japan, VLSFO is widely available at major ports such as Tokyo, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Osaka, Kobe, Sakai, Nagoya and Yokkaichi, while prompt supply is limited in Mizushima.

LSMGO supplies remain stable overall, but securing prompt deliveries can be difficult in Nagoya, Yokkaichi and Mizushima. Similarly, HSFO availability is steady, though prompt deliveries may be challenging at these ports.

Meanwhile, all fuel grades are subject to availability in Oita.

Subic Bay in the Philippines is forecast to face inclement weather on 17 February, potentially disrupting bunkering operations.

Oceania

In Western Australia, VLSFO and LSMGO supplies are ample at Kwinana, Fremantle and Kembla ports, with standard lead times of 7–8 days.

In New South Wales, LSMGO availability in Sydney is stable, though HSFO may require longer lead times. In Victoria, suppliers in Melbourne and Geelong have sufficient VLSFO and LSMGO stocks, but securing prompt HSFO deliveries can be challenging.

Suppliers in Queensland, Brisbane and Gladstone have adequate stocks of VLSFO and LSMGO, with recommended lead times of 7–8 days. However, HSFO availability in Brisbane remains limited.

Several Western Australian ports have declared cyclone alerts as Tropical Low 18U is expected to impact the east Pilbara or west Kimberley coast as a severe tropical cyclone later this week. Port Hedland and Port Walcott are at cyclone alert stage 3 or clear port, while Barrow Island is at Monitor stage. Dampier, Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Onslow, and Varanus Island are at stage 2 or prepare, though shipping operations continue as planned.

Weather conditions will be closely monitored, with further updates to follow, according to GAC Hot Port News.

In New Zealand, Tauranga and Auckland have sufficient VLSFO stocks. Suppliers in Auckland also have ample LSMGO availability. However, rough weather conditions are forecast in Tauranga on 17 February, which could disrupt bunker operations.

South Asia

Availability at Indian ports has tightened due to refinery maintenance and increased exports, making VLSFO subject to enquiry at several locations, including Kandla, Mumbai, Tuticorin, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Cochin and Paradip. In Haldia, a supplier is nearly out of stock. LSMGO supply also remains tight across most Indian ports.

Despite these constraints, Sri Lanka has not experienced a notable rise in demand, according to a trader. In Colombo, lead times for all fuel grades remain around seven days, nearly unchanged from last week. In Hambantota, lead times have increased from six days last week to approximately nine days now.

Middle East

In Fujairah, bunker availability remains tight, with lead times for all grades holding steady at 5–7 days, unchanged from last week. Khor Fakkan has similar lead time recommendations.

In Basrah, Iraq, VLSFO and LSMGO are readily available. In contrast, supplies of both grades are nearly depleted in Ras Laffan, Qatar, and Suez, Egypt.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has sufficient LSMGO supply, but VLSFO remains limited. Meanwhile, bunker deliveries in Yanbu may get affected by bad weather on 12 February.

Bunker supply is under pressure in Djibouti, with VLSFO and HSFO stocks nearly exhausted and LSMGO supply running low.

Omani ports, including Sohar, Salalah, Muscat and Duqm, continue to have ample LSMGO supply.

By Tuhin Roy

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 12 February, 2025

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Rotterdam B100 premium over VLSFO narrows; Dutch ZRE A price climbs by €25/mtCO2e; B100 flips to discount to LSMGO in Singapore.

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Once a week, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE will publish a snapshot of alternative and conventional bunker fuel prices in the world’s two biggest bunkering hubs. The following is the latest snapshot:

3 August 2026

Rotterdam B100 premium over VLSFO narrows
Dutch ZRE A price climbs by €25/mtCO2e
B100 flips to discount to LSMGO in Singapore

Rotterdam’s B100 has remained at a premium over VLSFO for another week, although the spread has narrowed by $69/mt to $41/mt over the past week. Its discount to LSMGO has widened by $77/mt to $417/mt.

Singapore’s B100 has slipped to a $6/mt discount to LSMGO, from a $2/mt premium a week earlier.

ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 and LBM prices decline in Rotterdam

Liquefied biomethane (LBM) in Rotterdam has regained its price advantage over VLSFO for vessels with Otto medium speed (Otto MS) engines. The benchmark has shifted from a $25/mt premium a week ago to a $68/mt discount.

For vessels with diesel slow speed (diesel SS) engines, Rotterdam’s LBM discount to VLSFO has widened by $93/mt to $242/mt.

In Singapore, LNG’s premium over LSMGO for Otto MS engines has narrowed by $11/mt to just $4/mt over the past week.

For vessels with diesel SS engines, Singapore LNG is priced at a $79/mt discount to LSMGO.

Liquid fuels

Rotterdam’s VLSFO and LSMGO prices have climbed by $26-34/mt over the past week.

The gains have come despite a $6.89/bbl ($51/mt) slump in front-month ICE Brent futures, to $83.92/bbl ($615/mt), and a $1.85/mtCO2e decline in Dec26 EUA prices to $93.34/mtCO2e.

Rotterdam’s HSFO price has bucked the trend, falling by $45/mt.

Fuel availability remains tight for prompt deliveries in the ARA, with suppliers recommending lead times of 5-7 days to secure stems, a trader said.

Rotterdam’s B100 price has dropped by $43/mt over the past week.

Prima Markets-assessed Dutch ZRE A ticket prices have climbed by €25/mtCO2e to €130/mtCO2e, adding downward pressure on Rotterdam’s B100 benchmark.

“Market sources had explained the strong gains by pointing out that not enough renewable fuels are blended to meet the Dutch maritime mandate this year,” Prima said.

Singapore’s VLSFO price has risen by $16/mt over the past week, while LSMGO has edged down by $4/mt.

VLSFO availability in Singapore remains very tight, with suppliers recommending lead times of 16-20 days. LSMGO availability has improved, with lead times easing to 5-8 days from 9-11 days a week earlier.

Singapore’s B100 price has fallen by $11/mt over the past week.

Liquid gases

Rotterdam’s LNG prices have fallen by $67/mt over the past week, while LBM prices have retreated by $67-68/mt.

LBM discounts to LNG in Rotterdam have remained broadly unchanged, widening slightly by $1/mt to $290-298/mt.

In Singapore, LNG prices have eased by $15/mt over the past week.

By Konica Bhatt

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 4 August, 2026

Bunker Fuel Availability

ENGINE: Americas Fuel Availability Outlook (30 July 2026)

Bunker demand is strong in Houston; fuel availability is good in Panama; tight avails in Paranagua, Rio Grande.

Published

4 days ago

July 31, 2026

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The following article regarding bunker fuel availability in the Americas region has been provided by online marine fuel procurement platform ENGINE for post on Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times:

Bunker demand is strong in Houston
Fuel availability is good in Panama
Tight avails in Paranagua, Rio Grande

North America

Bunker fuel demand at the Port of Houston has been strong over the past week. Availability is decent at the port, with most suppliers recommending lead times of 5-7 days for HSFO and VLSFO.

LSMGO availability is better at the port and can be delivered within 3-4 days, a trader said.

In the US Gulf, bunkering operations are currently underway at the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area (GOLA). At the anchorage, HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO are available in around 5-7 days this week.

Weather conditions have been rough over the past week, causing a few delays at the anchorage.

Disruptions were forecast between 28-30 July due to swells, with another period of potential disruption expected between 1-2 August, as strong winds are expected, a source said.

Fog-related disruptions to remain limited across most US Gulf Coast ports through 5 August, with low visibility risks prevailing.

Moderate fog is forecast between 2-4 August across parts of the central Gulf Coast, including Lake Charles, Marsh Island, Port Fourchon, New Orleans, Venice, Pascagoula and Mobile Bay, mainly overnight and during the early morning.

Tampa faces the highest fog risk, while Texas ports are expected to see mostly low visibility risks, with only isolated periods of moderate fog.

On the US East Coast, fuel demand in New York has been steady, and HSFO and LSMGO availability is normal. Suppliers have recommended lead times of 3-7 days for the two grades this week. VLSFO availability at the port is expected to tighten and currently requires at least five days of lead time with most suppliers, a source said.

On the West Coast, bunker demand has slumped, and prompt availability of all three conventional fuel grades is tight. Recommended lead times for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are 6-8 days. A few suppliers may be able to make faster deliveries, depending on their availability, a trader said.

In Canada’s Vancouver, marine fuel demand is good, and availability is good across all three fuel grades of HSFO, VLSFO and LSMGO.

Suppliers have recommended lead times between 5-8 days this week.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Fausto is generating large swells and dangerous surf along east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands as it passes north of the islands.

Large waves and strong currents are expected to persist, creating hazardous coastal conditions.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Panama has good availability across all three conventional fuel grades, a source said.

At the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, HSFO and LSMGO can be delivered within lead times of 3-4 days. VLSFO requires slightly longer lead times but can be delivered in under five days.

In Colombia, bunker demand has been strong for VLSFO and LSMGO at the ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. The earliest delivery dates for VLSFO and LSMGO are 3-4 days.

HSFO is not regularly available at these ports but can be supplied at times, a trader said.

At Callao, availability of all three conventional bunker grades is normal. Suppliers recommend lead times of 4-5 days for VLSFO, HSFO and LSMGO deliveries.

In Chile, VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, with suppliers recommending lead times of 4-5 days. HSFO is not available at the country’s ports.

In Brazil, traders said Santos is experiencing congestion, but bunker availability remains normal. Recommended lead times for both VLSFO and LSMGO are 5-8 days.

In Rio de Janeiro, VLSFO availability is normal with lead times of 4-7 days, while LSMGO is available only on a case-by-case basis, a source told ENGINE.

Paranaguá and Rio Grande continue to face tight availability for both VLSFO and LSMGO, with lead times extending to a week or more. Belém and Vila do Conde continue to have good availability of both grades, with recommended lead times of 4-7 days.

In Argentina’s Zona Comun, bunkering operations are underway through barges. VLSFO and LSMGO availability is normal, with suppliers typically making deliveries within 6-7 days, a source said.

High wind gusts could disrupt bunker operations between 30-31 July. Delays are possible when wind speeds exceed 20 knots.

By Gautamee Hazarika

Photo credit and source: ENGINE
Published: 31 July, 2026

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”.

Published

5 days ago

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