Integrated energy company Eni and shipping and logistics provider MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company on Monday (25 November) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. 

The agreement includes the potential use of LNG as well as lower-carbon energy carriers, such as HVO and bio-LNG biofuels, as well as lubricants from renewable raw materials, for use on MSC fleets dedicated to both logistics and cruise transport. 

Renewable energy solutions will be assessed to contribute to the decarbonisation of MSC’s sites and facilities. More generally, the agreement aims to create new synergies between the two companies’ operations, from logistics services to intermodal transport, covering both agro-industrial activities for the production of raw materials, including Agri feedstock, for biorefining, and the storage and transport of HVO biofuels through innovative intermodal sea, rail and road transport solutions. 

The agreement provides for good circular economy practices, from the on-board use of plastics also from renewable and recycled raw materials, including single-use packaging products, to the collection and management of waste produced on board the fleets, and the potential redevelopment of decommissioned Eni areas and assets.

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, said: “This agreement marks the start of our collaboration with MSC in the decarbonisation of transport and cruise services. MSC is the world leader in the sector and we are confident that together we will be able to develop and implement decarbonisation initiatives, that provide an important contribution to the sector and to the reduction of emissions from our transport systems.”

Diego Aponte, MSC Group President, said: “We look forward to working more closely with Eni as we broaden and deepen our approach to sustainability and decarbonization across the MSC Group of companies.”

Photo credit: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Published: 26 November, 2024 

Chevron Marine Lubricants, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, recently announced it has further extended its global supply capacity to include Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 

The expansion notably enhances the company’s ability to serve vessels taking the longer route to avoid current conflict areas. 

“It also represents a strategically important addition to Chevron’s distribution network in the southern region,” it said in a statement. 

By ensuring supply availability in Port Elizabeth, the overall supply reliability of Chevron’s range of marine lubricants is endorsed and improved.

“This marks a significant milestone in the development of our distribution network in southern waters,” said Ayten Yavuz, Global Marine Lubricants General Manager at Chevron. 

“Port Elizabeth is a major port of call, and having Chevron lubricants available will certainly increase the service reliability for visiting vessels. We have worked closely with our local partners to make this strategic expansion possible, and I wish to thank them for their excellent cooperation.”

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Bernd Bölscher
Published: 25 November, 2024 

The final general meeting of members and creditors for Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants, has been scheduled to take place on 18 November, according to the company’s liquidator on a notice posted on Wednesday (16 October) on the Government Gazette.

The meeting will be held at 3pm via a video conference. It is being held for the purpose of laying before members and creditors the liquidator’s final report of the winding up and the hearing of any explanation given by the liquidator. 

A member or creditor who wishes to attend should inform the solicitors listed below no less than seven days before the meeting stated above.

The details of the liquidator and solicitors are as follows:

LIQUIDATOR

BAKULIN DMITRY ALEKSANDROVICH 

SOLICITORS IN THE LIQUIDATION

YUEN LAW LLC
50 South Bridge Road,
#03-00,
CMO Building
Singapore 058682
Tel: 6536 6037
(Ref: TX BC202306243 GPM)

In 2019, Manifold Times reported Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants producing high-tech marine oils at a production facility in Singapore.

Localising lubricants production under the Gazpromneft Ocean brand at the AP Oil partner facility reportedly would cut delivery times for Gazprom Neft products to the Port of Singapore by up to two days, and to ports in Malaysia by up to four days.

Related: Singapore: Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants Pte Ltd to be wound up voluntarily
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Photo credit: Benjamin-child
Published 17 October 2024