A record turnout of 420 senior industry professionals from across the global marine fuels community gathered at the IBIA Asia Dinner in Singapore on 22 April.
Alexander Prokopakis, Executive Director of IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association welcomed members and guests with a keynote speech.
Prokopakis noted that despite the very difficult situation in the Middle East, IBIA’s presence demonstrates the resilience and importance of shipping and bunkering. He further highlighted Singapore’s role as a leading global maritime hub, with bunkering at its core.
Captain Rahul Choudhuri, Regional Board Chair – Asia for IBIA, continued: “With so much bad news around us these days, there is also the feeling that issues such as decarbonisation has taken a seat back or disappeared.”
“But that train has left the station – to the naysayers I say – and I am sure Singapore and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will continue that leadership journey for a sustainable future and support the green fuel evolution for the long run and with robust standards to support this.”
“And IBIA is well placed to do the same on the global stage”.
David Foo, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations & Technology), MPA was confident of Singapore’s unique position in global trade.
“The future of maritime energy will not be shaped by aspiration alone. It will be shaped by those who can turn ambition into action, complexity into capability, and uncertainty into preparedness,” said Mr Foo.
“That is the work before us. And if there is one reason for confidence, it is this: this industry has shown, time and again, that it knows how to adapt, how to collaborate, and how to move forward even in uncertain times.
“With strong partnerships, steady leadership, and a shared commitment to progress, I am confident that we are well placed not only to navigate the challenges ahead, but to help shape the future of this sector with purpose and with confidence.”
The IBIA Asia Dinner was held at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore; Eng Hua supported the event as Platinum Sponsor, Chimbusco Pan Nation, Hong Lam Marine and Sohar Port & Freezone as Gold Sponsors, and VPS as Bronze Sponsor.
The evening’s captured highlights are as follows:
Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/IBIAAsiaDinner26photos
Event video: https://bit.ly/IBIAAsiaDinner26video
Photo credit: International Bunker Industry Association
Published: 8 May 2026
