Alternative Fuels
Pavilion Energy and CNOOC completes STS LNG bunkering operation in Guangzhou
Duo completed their first STS LNG bunker delivery to Maran Tankers Management’s VLCC “Maran Dione” when it received 2,800 mt from CNOOC’s LBV “Hai Yang Shi You 301” at Guangzhou Port.
Singapore-based LNG bunker provider Pavilion Energy and CNOOC Gas and Power Group on Thursday (10 August) said they successfully concluded their inaugural ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation to Maran Dione, Maran Tankers Management (MTM)’s new-built dual-fuel (DF) very large crude carrier (VLCC), in China.
MTM, the oil tanker shipping arm of the Angelicoussis Group, recently welcomed this vessel as the fourth and newest DF VLCC in its fleet.
The VLCC received approximately 2,800 metric tonnes (mt) of LNG from CNOOC’s LBV Hai Yang Shi You 301 at the Guangzhou Port.
This latest bunkering operation marks a milestone for both Pavilion Energy and CNOOC, after both parties signed a Heads of Agreement in November last year together with another partner, Gasum, to strengthen the global LNG bunker supply network for customers. It marks Pavilion Energy’s first foray in supplying LNG bunkering solutions overseas and underscores its LNG bunkering capability and readiness to offer similar services to various global ports through its partner networks. It is also CNOOC’s first delivery to an LNG-powered VLCC at an anchorage in Chinese waters.
More significantly, the success of this operation potentially opens doors for more bulk carriers and product tankers to conduct LNG bunkering operations at the anchorage in Chinese ports.
Mr. Alan Heng, Group CEO of Pavilion Energy, said, “Pavilion Energy is pleased to have CNOOC as a strong and capable partner to support Angelicoussis Group in their adoption of LNG as a cleaner fuel of choice for its vessels. This latest operation further solidifies our presence as a one-stop LNG bunkering solutions partner to serve various global shipping ports as we continue to expand our global LNG bunkering footprint and support the shipping industry’s transition to cleaner marine fuels.”
CNOOC’s strong partnership with the local authorities served as a strong foundation for this VLCC bunkering operation, which also demands high safety standards. While they have successfully established international vessel bunker centres in Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Guangzhou, they are also expediting the development of an LNG bunker fleet and have plans to further expand the bunker network along China’s coastal regions.
Mr. Mark Pearson, Managing Director of Maran Tankers, said, “Angelicoussis Group is committed to sustainability and engages in cross-industry collaborations, with the aim of transitioning to zero-carbon operations. We are delighted to be part of this pioneering moment for China with two solid partners in the energy sector, CNOOC and Pavilion Energy, and actively contribute to the decarbonisation of our fleet. As part of our efforts on energy efficiency, we also continue our ambitious fleet renewal programme, with 8 DF Suezmaxes currently on order, in addition to the 4 DF VLCCs we received this year.”
MTM took delivery of the LNG-powered Maran Dione on 27 July and this newest addition to its DF VLCC fleet emits 50% less carbon dioxide than an equivalent 2008-built VLCC, making her one of the four most environmentally friendly VLCCs in the world (all operated by MTM, part of the Angelicoussis Group).
Manifold Times previously reported on China completing its first LNG bunkering vessel conversion project in Nansha, Guangzhou.
Deemed to be the world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel, the remodelled Hai Yang Shi You 301 has LNG bunkering functions including being able to perform ship-to-ship transfers to large LNG fuel-powered vessels berthing at domestic coastal ports.
The vessel was originally a 30,000 cubic metre (m3) LNG carrier with a total length of 184.7 metres and a width of 28.1 metres.
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Photo credit: Pavilion Energy
Published: 11 August, 2023
Bunker Fuel
Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 2025
4.59 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.27 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2024, according to MPA.
Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port increased by 7.5% on year in June 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.
In total, 4.59 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,594,700 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.27 million mt (4,274,900 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 June (against on year) recorded respectively 1.70 million mt (+8.6% from 1.56 million mt), 2.31 million mt (-7.2% from 2.33 million mt), 1,900 mt (from zero), 4,500 mt (-88% from 8,000 mt) and zero (from zero).
Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in June (against on year) recorded respectively 38,800 mt (+671.7% from 2,500 mt), 114,300 mt (+97.9% from 45,400 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February this year, recorded 1,000 mt of deliveries in June.
LNG and methanol sales were respectively 55,400 mt (-7.8% from 51,700) and zero (from zero mt). There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far in 2025.
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A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes reported by Manifold Times tracked since 2018 can be found via the link here.
Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 15 July 2025
Alternative Fuels
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Company contracted Sasaki Shipbuilding to build the 5,000 m3 vessel and Izumi Steel Works to construct an ammonia tank plant that will be loaded onto the vessel, which is expected to be delivered in 2027.
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