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Latest: Aegean files for Chapter 11, Mercuria to be ‘stalking horse bidder’

Mercuria to provide $532 million in postpetition financing to fund chapter 11 process and working capital.
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New York-listed bunkering firm Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (Aegean) on Tuesday and certain of its subsidiaries (the debtors) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

The debtors enter this process with the support of Mercuria Energy Group Limited (Mercuria), a key strategic partner and one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodity companies.

Mercuria has agreed to provide more than $532 million in postpetition financing to fund the chapter 11 process and Aegean’s working capital needs. It has also agreed to serve as the stalking horse bidder in a sale process designed to optimise the value of the company as a going concern.

The debtors have filed a motion with the bankruptcy court seeking to jointly administer all of the debtors’ Chapter 11 cases under the caption In re Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc., et al. 

The debtors will continue to operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the US Bankruptcy Code and orders of the bankruptcy court.

The group have filed a series of first day motions with the bankruptcy court that seek authorisation to continue to conduct their business in the normal course, including in relation to employees, customers and suppliers, among others.

They are seeking approval of the Mercuria-led postpetition financing. This financing is designed to ensure Aegean has adequate working capital to fund the business and continue ordinary course operations during the Chapter 11 Cases and to fund the sale process.

In connection with its restructuring efforts, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal counsel to Aegean, Moelis & Company LLC is acting as investment banker to Aegean, and EY Turnaround Management Services LLC is acting as restructuring advisor to Aegean.

Related Debtors of Aegean are as follows:

  1. Lead Debtor: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network
  2. Aegean (Fujairah) Bunkering S.A.
  3. Aegean Ace Maritime Company
  4. Aegean Agency (Gibraltar) Limited
  5. Aegean Breeze Maritime Company
  6. Aegean Bunkering (Gibraltar) Limited
  7. Aegean Bunkering (Jamaica) Ltd.
  8. Aegean Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
  9. Aegean Bunkering (Trinidad) Ltd.
  10. Aegean Bunkering (USA) LLC
  11. Aegean Bunkering Combustibles Las Palmas S.A.
  12. Aegean Bunkering (Hong Kong) Limited
  13. Aegean Bunkering Morocco SARL AU
  14. Aegean Bunkering Services Inc.
  15. Aegean Caribbean Holdings Inc.
  16. Aegean Gas Maritime Company
  17. Aegean Holdings S.A.
  18. Aegean Investments S.A.
  19. Aegean Maistros Maritime Company
  20. Aegean Management Services M.C.
  21. Aegean Marine Petroleum S.A.
  22. Aegean Oil (USA), LLC
  23. Aegean Oil Terminal Corporation
  24. Aegean Petroleum International Inc.
  25. Aegean Ship III Maritime Company
  26. Aegean Ship VIII Maritime Company
  27. Aegean Ship XII Maritime Company
  28. Aegean Shipholdings Inc.
  29. Aegean Tankfarms Holdings S.A.
  30. Aegean Tanking S.A.
  31. Aegean Tiffany Maritime Company
  32. Aegean VII Shipping Ltd.
  33. Amorgos Maritime Inc.
  34. AMPN USA, LLC
  35. AMPNI Holdings Co. Limited
  36. AMPNI Investments Co. Limited
  37. Andros Marine Limited
  38. Benmore Services S.A.
  39. Caribbean Renewable Energy Sources Inc.
  40. Cephallonia Marine S.A.
  41. Dilos Marine Inc.
  42. Eton Marine Ltd.
  43. Halki Navigation S.A.
  44. I.C.S. Petroleum Ltd.
  45. I.C.S. Petroleum (Montreal) Ltd.
  46. Ingram Enterprises Co.
  47. Ios Marine Inc.
  48. Ios Shipping Ltd.
  49. Ithaki Marine S.A.
  50. Kassos Navigation S.A.
  51. Kerkyra Marine S.A.
  52. Kimolos Maritime Inc.
  53. Kithnos Maritime Inc.
  54. Kythira Marine S.A.
  55. Lefkas Marine S.A.
  56. Maistros RORO Shipholdings Ltd.
  57. Milos Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.
  58. Mykonos I Maritime Limited
  59. Nevado Navigation S.A.
  60. Ostria RORO Shipholdings Ltd
  61. Paros Maritime Inc.
  62. Paxoi Marine S.A.
  63. Santon Limited
  64. Santorini I Maritime Limited
  65. Sealand Navigation Inc.
  66. Serifos Maritime Inc.
  67. Serifos Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.
  68. Sifnos Marine Inc.
  69. Symi Navigation S.A.
  70. Tasman Seaways Inc.
  71. Tempest Shiptrade Ltd
  72. Tilos Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.
  73. Tinos Marine Inc.
  74. West Coast Fuel Transport Ltd.
  75. Zakynthos Marine Limited

A timeline organised list of events preceding the current development have been recorded by Manifold Times below:

Related: Aegean auditors alleges up to $300 million ‘misappropriated’
Related: Aegean: Forensic auditors target investigations on four companies
Related: President of Aegean to leave, effective November 15
Related: Rumours: Alleged changes at Aegean’s management
Related: Mercuria starts ‘sole lender’ arrangement with Aegean
Related: Aegean establishes new management committee
Related: Mercuria bails Aegean out with $1 billion credit
Related: Ocean Intelligence comments on Aegean credit downgrade
Related: Aegean shares down 71%, to face legal investigations
Related: Aegean audit uncovers $200 million account discrepancy
Related: Aegean unfolds several business developments
Related: Aegean drops founder, elects new board members
Related: Aegean requests for ‘additional time’ to file annual report
Related: Aegean welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
Related: Lawsuit filed against Aegean’s H.E.C. acquisition
Related: Aegean to offer ‘one-stop-shop solution’ with H.E.C. acquisition
Related: Aegean in $367 million acquisition of port reception facilities services group
Related: Aegean shareholders ‘gravely concerned’ over board’s silence
Related: Shareholders nominate ‘highly qualified’ candidates to Aegean board
Related: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network under shareholder pressure

Published: 6 November, 2018
 

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Singapore: Bunker sales volume raises to year record high of 4.88 million mt in May

Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil jumped 671.7% to 40,900 mt when compared to figures seen in May 2024.
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Bunker fuel sales at Singapore port inched forward by 1.1% on year in May 2025, the highest volume seen in 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.

In total, 4.88 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,878,100 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in April, up from 4.83 million mt (4,826,800 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 May (against on year) recorded respectively 1.89 million mt (+8.6% from 1.74 million mt), 2.45 million mt (-7.2% from 2.64 million mt), 1,200 mt (from zero), 1,700 mt (-88% from 14,300 mt) and zero (from zero).

SG bunker port performance May 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 May (against on year) recorded respectively 40,900 mt (+671.7% from 5,300 mt), 95,800 mt (+97.9% from 48,400 mt), 700 mt (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from 300 mt). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February this year, recorded 1,900 mt of deliveries in May.

LNG and methanol sales were respectively 45,000 mt (-7.8% from 48,800) and zero (from 1,600 mt). There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far in 2025.

Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales increase by 4% on year in April 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales increase by 0.5% on year in March 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 8.1% on year in February 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes reported by Manifold Times tracked since 2018 can be found via the link here.

 

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Published: 16 June 2025

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Winding up

Singapore: DBS Bank submits court winding up application against AMS Marine

Bank is a creditor AMS Marine, part of the AMS Marine Group compromising of a sister firm in Malaysia.
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DBS Bank on 6 June submitted a winding up application to the High Court of the Republic of Singapore against Singapore-based AMS Marine Pte Ltd, according to a Government Gazette post on Friday (13 June).

The bank is a creditor AMS Marine, part of the AMS Marine Group compromising of a sister firm in Malaysia offering a full suite of engineering services encompassing piping, steelworks, and afloat repair to oil & gas vessels.

The winding up application is directed to be heard before the Judge sitting in the General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore at 10.00 a.m. on 4 July 2025.

Any creditor or contributory of AMS Marine desiring to support or oppose the making of an order on the winding up application may appear at the time of hearing by himself or his counsel for that purpose.

A copy of the winding up application will be furnished to any creditor or contributory of AMS Marine requiring the copy of the winding up application by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charge for the same.

The Claimant’s address is 12 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Singapore 018982. The Claimant’s solicitors are Shook Lin & Bok LLP of 1 Robinson Road #18-00, AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.

Note: Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the winding up application must serve on or send by post to the Claimant’s solicitors, notice in writing of his intention to do so. The notice must state the name and address of the person, or if a firm, the name and address of the firm, and must be signed by the person, firm, or his or their solicitor (if any) and must be served, or, if posted, must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the abovenamed not later than 30 June 2025 (at least 3 clear working days before the day appointed for the hearing of the winding up application).

 

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Published: 16 June 2025

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Bunker Fuel

Panama bunker sales volume up 13.9% on year to 453,397 mt in May 2025

Total bunker sales at Panama was 453,397 metric tonnes (mt) in May 2025, compared to sales of 398,964 mt during the similar period in 2024.
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Bunker fuel sales at Panama increased by 13.9% in May 2025, according to the latest data from La Autoridad Maritima de Panama, also known as the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).

Total bunker sales at Panama was 453,397 metric tonnes (mt) in May 2025, compared to sales of 398,964 mt during the similar period in 2024.

In May 2025, the Pacific side of Panama posted bunker sales of 368,419 mt; 213,589 mt of VLSFO, 117,297 mt of RMG 380, 1,538 of marine gas oil (MGO), and 35,995 mt of low sulphur marine gas oil (LSMGO) were delivered.

The similar region saw total marine sales of 323,084 mt a year before in May; with VLSFO sales at 184,761 mt, RMG 380 sales at 112,011 mt, MGO sales at 2,199 mt, and 24,113 mt of LSMGO being sold.

Panama’s Atlantic side, meanwhile, recorded total bunker fuel sales of 84,978 during May 2025; the figure comprised 63,318 mt of VLSFO, 8,575 mt of RMG 380, 1,987 mt of MGO, and 11,098 mt of LSMGO.

It saw total sales of 74,980 mt in May a year before; with VLSFO sales of 59,855 mt, RMG 380 sales of 6,508 mt, 1,545 mt of MGO, and LSMGO sales of 7,072 mt.

 

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Published: 16 June 2025

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