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Hong Kong: NewOcean Energy H1 net profit down 16% on year

Now looking for floating oil storage unit between 200,000 to 300,000 mt for further development.

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Hong Kong-listed bunkering and oil trading company NewOcean Energy Holdings Limited posted an approximate 16% decrease in net profit for the six months ended 30 June (H1) of 2018.

It recorded net profit of HK $337.7 million (USD $43.02 million) in H1 2018, lower compared to net profit of HK $401.7 million, according to its latest financial statement.

Revenue in H1 2018 was HK $12.0 billion, 21% more than revenue of HK $9.9 billion in the similar period last year.

In total, the company sold 1.97 billion metric tonnes (mt) of various oil products in H1 2018, more than 1.83 billion mt in H1 2017.

In the marine bunkering sector NewOcean sold 349,600 mt at Hong Kong and 325,700 mt at Singapore in H1 2018, against 366,600 mt at Hong Kong and zero mt at Singapore (due to the start of bunkering operations at the republic in H2 2017) in the comparative period.

The company is currently planning to expand its marine bunkering business to all of the ports in Malaysia, with the Singapore branch providing supply services of oil and technical support for the new markets.

Moving forward, it intends to “divert our resources into our prime markets for development, including marine bunkering in Singapore.”

“As for our marine bunkering business, since Hong Kong or ports along the coastal lines of China are not considered as embodying with any geographical advantage, our foothold established in Singapore plays a crucial role for future strategic moves,” it explains.

“Leasing the floating warehouse in Malaysia as a procurement centre has already helped lowering the procurement costs of fuel oil for marine uses, and helped the Group tap into the marine bunkering market in Singapore.

“With the sales volume significantly increasing to approximately 325,700 tonnes for the first half of 2018, we are now looking for a floating warehouse of approximately 200,000 to 300,000 tonnes for the purpose of further development.”

Related: NewOcean Energy secures $169 million loan facility
RelatedNewOcean Energy signals intent to enter Malaysia bunkering market
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Published: 30 August, 2018

 

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Singapore: Pinnacle Marine’s first B100 fuelled utility boat starts 1,000-hour research trial

Newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.

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The 50th vessel constructed by local boat builder Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd, namely President 100, is starting 1,000 hours of real-time research trials in collaboration with several parties from Wednesday (9 July) onwards, it says.

Powered by B100 biodiesel, the newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.

It will be participating in trials with Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore, China Classification Society, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd, Abo Shoten, Ltd. / 株式会社安保商店 , Abo Singapore, Wilmar International, Gulf Marine, Amspec Testing & Services, and AYK Engineering and Consulting.

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The President 100, Pinnacle Marine’s first full biodiesel utility boat, was launched on Tuesday in the presence of over 100 guests.

“Our latest vessel, President 100, merges legacy and future. Named after our first aluminium boat (“President”) and inspired by B100 biodiesel, it leads the charge for our next 50 vessels — many of which will embrace green technology,” stated Pinnacle Marine in a LinkedIn post.

“The launch was amazing, with strong turnout from across the maritime sector — authorities, shipowners, operators, agencies, chandlers, researchers, offshore engineers, and petrochemical suppliers.”

It added: “We’re excited to see how it paves the way for wider adoption of B100 biodiesel — a cleaner, sustainable path for Singapore’s harbour craft sector.”

 

Photo credit: Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Published: 9 July 2025

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BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fuelled bulk carriers

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

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Global resources company BHP on Wednesday (2 July) signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of COSCO shipping Group (COSCO Shipping) for the charter of two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.

The new vessels to be built under this arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel.

The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from Western Australia to Northeast Asia.

When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these vessels will be capable of reducing GHG emissions by at least 50% and up to 95% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventionally fuelled voyage.

The five-year time charter contracts are expected to contribute towards a reduction in the GHG emissions intensity of BHP chartered shipping.

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan – the process of fuelling ships with ammonia – for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

Sourcing lower and low to zero GHG emissions ammonia is subject to an ongoing tender process.

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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Everllence celebrates 1,000th ME-GI engine; milestone unit goes to Hapag-Lloyd

Engine, a 7G95ME-GI type, bound for a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel currently under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

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Everllence, formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions, on Tuesday (8 July) celebrated the order of its 1,000th ME-GI engine that can run on either heavy fuel oil or liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a bunker fuel.

The engine, a 7G95ME-GI type, is bound for a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel currently under construction at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. where it is designated as hull #1721.

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, said: “We are proud to mark this milestone with our partner, Everllence. The order for the 1,000th ME-GI engine reflects our commitment to decarbonising global supply chains. Dual-fuel technologies like the ME-GI are a key step on our journey to a low-emission fleet and support our ambition to drive change across the industry.”

Dr Uwe Lauber, CEO of Everllence, added: “Considering that the strongest interest in the ME-GI engine has come from the container segment, it is fitting that this significant milestone should be reached with an order from such a prestigious container player as Hapag-Lloyd. On the path to net-zero, the marine industry needs pioneers and Hapag-Lloyd is leading the way by example.”

“2025 has seen a large increase in ME-GI orders as methane makes for an excellent transition fuel on the way to decarbonising shipping. The ME-GI’s market-leading efficiency and technological maturity – as well as lowest methane slip – have confirmed its status as the marine industry’s default, dual-fuel, methane-fuelled engine.”

 

Photo credit: Everllence
Published: 9 July 2025

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