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Petronas & CNOOC form partnership to explore LNG bunkering supply solutions

As part of the MoU, Petronas and CNOOC will explore establishing a global bunkering supply network, leveraging on both companies’ experience in LNG bunkering.
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Malaysian oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) on Monday (15 March) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to pursue mutual growth through closer collaboration.

The MoU elevates the long-standing relationship between the two parties from primarily liquefied natural gas (LNG) and upstream projects towards a shared ambition in energy security and cleaner energy solutions, said Petronas.

The scope of collaboration opens up opportunities across PETRONAS’ integrated value chain and across the globe whereby both parties will intensify collaboration in LNG, upstream exploration & development projects, refining, oilfield & engineering services, specialty chemicals, lubricants as well as renewable energy.

In addition to LNG supply, PETRONAS and CNOOC will also collaborate to grow the use of natural gas as a cleaner marine fuel through LNG bunkering solutions, in support of the International Maritime Organization regulations on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Through the MoU, PETRONAS and CNOOC will explore the establishment of a global bunkering supply network, leveraging on both companies’ experience in LNG bunkering.

PETRONAS’ partnership with China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer was signed by PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Mazuin Ismail and CNOOC Vice President, Huo Jian, in a virtual ceremony.

The signing was witnessed by PETRONAS’ Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Gas + New Energy, Adnan Zainal Abidin and CNOOC Group President, Li Yong.  

In the LNG space, PETRONAS and CNOOC’s relationship dates back to 2006 with the conclusion of a 25-year LNG supply agreement for over 3.0 million tonnes per annum with Shanghai LNG Co., Ltd, which is 45% owned by CNOOC. On the Upstream side, in 2019, PETRONAS, through its subsidiary, PC Carigali Mexico Operations S.A. de C.V. obtained a 30% equity share in deepwater Block 4, located in the waters of the Perdido Foldbelt, and operated by CNOOC.

Petronas has been actively involved in the LNG bunkering space. Its earlier accomplishments are as follows:

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Published: 17 March, 2021

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NYK: “KEYS Azalea” completes first STS LNG bunkering op for cruise ship in Japan

“KEYS Azalea”, a LNG bunkering vessel owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan, supplied LNG bunker fuel to cruise ship “ASUKA III” by ship-to-ship at Chuo Wharf in Hakata port on 14 July.
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NYK: “KEYS Azalea” completes first STS LNG bunkering op for cruise ship in Japan

NYK Line on Tuesday (15 July) said KEYS Azalea, a LNG bunkering vessel owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan (KEYS), bunkered LNG for cruise ship ASUKA III by ship-to-ship at Chuo Wharf in Hakata port on 14 July. 

Until now, KEYS Azalea has supplied LNG bunker fuel to car carriers and iron ore and coal bulk carriers and the latest milestone marked the first bunkering of cruise ships for KEYS Azalea and in Japan.

“KEYS will continue to provide safe and stable LNG bunkering and contribute to forming a carbon-neutral society and developing the LNG bunkering business in Japan,” it said. 

KEYS is a joint venture between Kyushu Electric Power, NYK Line, ITOCHU ENEX and Saibu Gas. 

Manifold Times previously reported a ceremony for KEYS Azalea was held at the Yamatomachi Shipyard of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in Yamaguchi Prefecture to mark the vessel’s delivery. 

KEYS Azalea provides domestic coastal distribution of LNG to consumers in the Kyushu and Setouchi areas and LNG bunkering for oceangoing vessels calling ports in the region. 

The ship is Japan’s first LNG bunkering project to supply LNG to vessels in this vast area.

 

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Published: 16 July 2025

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Port of Rotterdam publishes bunker fuel sales data for Q2 2025

Port data showed 200,662 m3 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2025, down by 17.4% from 242,931 m3 in Q2 2024.
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority recently published bunker fuel sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.

Deliveries of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2025 (against on year) recorded respectively 225,992 metric tonnes (mt) (+33%  from 169,953 mt), 679,442 mt (-9.1% from 747,300 mt), 914,672 mt (+10.9% from 825,125 mt), 308,292 (+18% from 260,839 mt), 99,585 mt (-8.2% from 108,428 mt). 

Bio-blended variants of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2025 (against on year) recorded respectively 24,573 mt (-28.3% from  34,276 mt), 68,271 mt (-57% from 158,911 mt), 38,490 mt (+15.3% from 33,371 mt), 31,663 mt (+627.7% from 4,351 mt) and 2,223 mt (-30.2% from 3,184 mt).

Port data showed 200,662 m3 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2025, down by 17.4% from 242,931 m3 in Q2 2024. Bio-methanol and bio-blended LNG recorded 53,958 mt and 4,752 m3 respectively in Q2 2025.

 

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Published: 16 July, 2025

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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.

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 2025

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).

Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 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 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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Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 8.1% on year in February 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.

 

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Published: 15 July 2025

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