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INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services

INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services

Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
  1. 17Dec
    The battery-powered ferry is built for South American ferry operator Buquebus. Read in Full
  2. 17Dec
    Odfjell has established a B24 biofuel offtake agreement in Rio Grande to power its chemical tankers sailing between Brazil and Europe. Read in Full
  3. 17Dec
    The firm made gains in bunker volumes in West Africa and Port Louis during 2025. Read in Full
  4. 17Dec
    Vasileios Analytis has been promoted to the role of commercial director at Burando Energies. Read in Full
  5. 16Dec
    WTI has achieved the worst performance since 2018. Read in Full
  6. 16Dec
    CMB.TECH has signed a green ammonia offtake agreement in China as it builds bunker supply arrangements for its upcoming ammonia-powered fleet. Read in Full
  7. 16Dec
    AYK Energy has secured a second order from Mureloil to supply a battery system for an 8,000 dwt newbuild tanker. Read in Full
  8. 16Dec
    The first 3,700 TEU container ship will be delivered in 2028 and chartered to an unnamed container line. Read in Full
  9. 16Dec
    MSC Group-owned operator will deploy AI-based navigational safety and analytics tools on 22 pure car and truck carriers. Read in Full
  10. 16Dec
    The new system will see its first test units delivered in 2026, with Alfa Laval planning to begin marine deliveries from 2027. Read in Full

IBIA Convention 2025

  1. INTERVIEW: IBIA Executive Alexander Prokopakis Talks Hong Kong Convention Highlights and What Comes Next
    Nov 26
    Prokopakis gives his thoughts on 'one of our strongest conventions to date' along exclusive news on a new member benefit coming soon.
  2. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Conventional Fuel Demand Expected Flat for Next Few Years
    Nov 25
    Conventional bunker demand remains under sustained pressure from improved fuel-efficiency measures from the shipping industry as it seeks to cut fuel bills and reduce emissions.
  3. IBIA Convention 2025 Wrap-Up: Key Discussion Points and Event Takeaways
    Nov 25
    IMO NZF, MFMs, other efforts towards decarbonization took centre stage at IBIA's annual convention in Hong Kong.
  4. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Will There Be Enough Alternative Fuels?
    Nov 24
    With the global fleet capable of consuming 50 million mt/year of alternative fuels by 2030, questions remain over how quickly supply can be scaled.
  5. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China's Ambitions Make Methanol Attractive for Bulkers
    Nov 24
    Bulkers have had limited uptake of methanol-fuelled ships thus far, but this has begun to change in recent months with China's backing for the fuel.
  6. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: MFMs Should be Bunker Industry's Top Priority - TFG
    Nov 24
    "What we can do as an industry is to fix the market which is not transparent, not compliant, and is not safe," TFG's Kenneth Dam tells delegates in Hong Kong.
  7. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Fewer LNG Bunker Ports Mean Buyer Has Less Leverage
    Nov 21
    Some speakers at the IBIA Annual Convention view suppliers holding the upper hand during LNG bunkering.
  8. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: LNG, Biofuel and Carbon Capture Are Shipping's Low-Hanging Fruit
    Nov 20
    Despite the hype around ammonia and methanol, some speakers at the IBIA Annual Convention see LNG, biofuel and carbon capture as the most accessible options.
  9. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: China Seen Taking Centre Stage in Green Bunkers Production
    Nov 20
    China's expanding renewable power capacity is strengthening its position in future green bunker supply.
  10. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: South Korea to Get More Biofuel Volume for Bunkering Next Year
    Nov 20
    South Korea may see more biofuel volume available for bunkering next year, with some new players looking to enter the space.

Bunker Price Forecast - Q4 2025

Quarterly and full year bunker price forcast for 2025 and 2026. Includes forecasts for global average prices, and at the key ports of Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston.

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Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 333.00 4.00 685.50 8.00 710.50 8.00
Rotterdam 285.00 0.50 586.00 0.50 607.00 0.00
Houston 307.00 2.00 631.00 4.50 654.50 4.50
Fujairah 191.00 7.00 392.50 14.50 407.00 15.00

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  1. INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services
    Dec 16
    Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
  2. INTERVIEW: Blue Energy Partners Sees Growing Role for Bunker Firms in GHG Compliance
    Dec 08
    Trine Braathen of Blue Energy Partners discusses ways the shipping industry can improve GHG compliance strategy.
  3. Core Power Sees Maritime Nuclear Bridging Divide Between Decarbonisation Hawks and Doves
    Dec 03
    Core Power CEO Mikal Bøe discusses the pathway to as many as 3,000 ships using nuclear reactors by 2060.
  4. INSIGHT: Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Risks Greater Industry Fragmentation
    Nov 27
    Emissionlink Managing Director Philippos Ioulianou discusses the risks in allowing emissions regulation to fragment into a region-by-region approach.
  5. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Industry Sees Little Cause for IMO Optimism
    Nov 19
    The shipping and bunkering industries are engaged in soul-searching over what can be salvaged from global decarbonisation efforts after last month's decision to delay.

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  1. INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services
    Dec 16
    Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
  2. Red Sea Bunkering Reactivates VLSFO Supply on Improved Conditions in Region
    Dec 16
    The company has also added a new bunker barge, the MT Maximus, to its delivery infrastructure in order to accommodate varying operational needs.
  3. FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
    Dec 12
    The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
  4. Bunker One USA Sets Out Cost-Cutting Measures Amid Tight Margins
    Dec 11
    Measures in response to market tightness have included releasing long-term tug and barge charters.
  5. INTERVIEW: Blue Energy Partners Sees Growing Role for Bunker Firms in GHG Compliance
    Dec 08
    Trine Braathen of Blue Energy Partners discusses ways the shipping industry can improve GHG compliance strategy.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INTERVIEW: NAPA Sees Growing Demand for GHG Management Services
    Dec 16
    Ossi Mettälä of NAPA Shipping Solutions discusses how EU and other GHG regulations are driving shipping companies to find new ways of cutting their emissions.
  2. ANALYSIS: Singapore November Bunker Sales Up 7.4% On the Year as Bunker Calls Rise
    Dec 15
    For the first time since May 2024, methanol bunker sales were recorded, with 3,000 mt sold in November.
  3. FEATURE: Bunkering Services Initiative Seeks to Bring New Delivery Standards to ARA
    Dec 12
    The project has launched as of the start of this month, covering 20% of ARA volumes, with the first barges already loaded and making deliveries.
  4. VPS: Fuel Assessment Update of the Mediterranean Emission Control Area
    Dec 08
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses the fuel quality impact so far seen from the Mediterranean ECA, pointing out in particular a rise in ULSFO problems.
  5. INSIGHT: Is ARA Ready for Mandatory MFMs from January 1, 2026?
    Dec 05
    We have not seen strong evidence to suggest that MFM deliveries will adhere to ISO 22192, a mandatory requirement of the Rotterdam bunker licence.
  6. Core Power Sees Maritime Nuclear Bridging Divide Between Decarbonisation Hawks and Doves
    Dec 03
    Core Power CEO Mikal Bøe discusses the pathway to as many as 3,000 ships using nuclear reactors by 2060.
  7. INTERVIEW: FLEX Commodities Adds Walvis Bay Physical Supply Joint Venture
    Nov 27
    The firm's first physical supply operation is in partnership with GAC Investment CC, Managing Partner Rakesh Sharma tells Ship & Bunker.
  8. INSIGHT: Delay on IMO Net Zero Framework Risks Greater Industry Fragmentation
    Nov 27
    Emissionlink Managing Director Philippos Ioulianou discusses the risks in allowing emissions regulation to fragment into a region-by-region approach.
  9. INTERVIEW: New Dan-Bunkering US Chief Sees Oil and Gas as Key to Growth
    Nov 25
    Dan-Bunkering USA currently sells just short of 1 million mt/year of marine fuels in the Americas, and sees oil and gas as a key part of its future growth.
  10. IBIA CONVENTION 2025: Industry Sees Little Cause for IMO Optimism
    Nov 19
    The shipping and bunkering industries are engaged in soul-searching over what can be salvaged from global decarbonisation efforts after last month's decision to delay.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Australia's Incat Shipyard Powers Up World's Largest Battery-Powered Ship
    Dec 17
    The battery-powered ferry is built for South American ferry operator Buquebus.
  2. AYK Energy Secures Repeat Order for Marine Battery System from Mureloil
    Dec 16
    AYK Energy has secured a second order from Mureloil to supply a battery system for an 8,000 dwt newbuild tanker.
  3. Norway's MPCC Orders Six Alt-Fuel Ready Boxships
    Dec 16
    The first 3,700 TEU container ship will be delivered in 2028 and chartered to an unnamed container line.
  4. Alfa Laval Launches New Fuel Supply System for LNG-Fuelled Ships
    Dec 16
    The new system will see its first test units delivered in 2026, with Alfa Laval planning to begin marine deliveries from 2027.
  5. Japan Advances Methanol-Fuelled Engine Development With 2027 Target
    Dec 16
    Japan Engine Corporation recently completed the development of an ammonia-fuelled engine.

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Global 4 Ports Average 410.00 4.50 633.50 6.00 332.00 3.50
Global 20 Ports Average 457.50 3.50 721.50 9.50 382.00 4.50
Global Average Bunker Price 499.00 11.00 770.50 6.50 401.50 1.00
Singapore 424.00 7.50 627.00 5.00 347.50 2.50
Rotterdam 392.00 2.50 602.00 10.50 332.00 4.00
Fujairah 420.00 6.50 706.50 7.00 315.50 5.50
Houston 404.50 2.00 599.00 1.50 332.50 2.50
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