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Sonan Bunkers Raises £50 Million to Open First Americas Office

Sonan Bunkers Raises £50 Million to Open First Americas Office

Sonan Bunkers plans to add two new positions in Dubai and Central America as part of the expansion.
  1. 30Sep
    Cetasol says its AI-based system can help reduce bunker fuel consumption by 10-15%. Read in Full
  2. 30Sep
    The companies view the yachting sector as the early adopters of the technology. Read in Full
  3. 30Sep
    A group of 30 organisations has called on the Dutch government to support mass balancing. Read in Full
  4. 30Sep
    The midsize 11,800 DWT MPP vessel came under attack about 128 nautical miles south-east of Aden at 12:51 PM UTC on Monday. Read in Full
  5. 30Sep
    Global VLSFO prices are heading lower again after a sharp drop in crude on Monday. Read in Full
  6. 29Sep
    However, some analysts question its capability to deliver. Read in Full
  7. 29Sep
    "Gross profit growth of over 100% is a standout achievement in a very challenging operating environment," sasy Daniel Rose, CEO of Shipergy. Read in Full
  8. 29Sep
    Hy2gen Nordic has secured local zoning approval for its Iverson project in Sauda. Read in Full
  9. 29Sep
    The Algoma Legacy is the first of three methanol-ready vessels ordered by the firm. Read in Full
  10. 29Sep
    The operation builds on Ulsan's earlier methanol bunkering of container ships in 2023 and 2024. Read in Full

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 336.50 0.50 692.50 1.00 717.50 0.50
Rotterdam 288.50 0.50 594.00 0.00 615.50 0.50
Houston 351.00 7.00 722.00 14.00 748.50 14.50
Fujairah 210.00 1.50 432.50 3.00 448.50 3.00

Bunker Price Forecast - Q3 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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  1. FEATURE: IMO Net-Zero Framework Likely to Pass Vote Despite US Pushback
    Sep 25
    Ship & Bunker spoke to experts tracking the IMO's Net-Zero Framework, who say the two-thirds majority needed for adoption looks within reach.
  2. Sep 24
    Oilmar's management is now in the process of taking over ownership of the company, CEO Yusif Mammadov said in a note to clients seen by Ship & Bunker.
  3. Bunker Demand: Major Hubs Average 3.9% Gain Despite Tariffs
    Sep 19
    US bunkering locations appear to be the hardest-hit so far by tariff tensions, according to the latest volumes survey from Ship & Bunker and 2050 Marine Energy.
  4. Peninsula Launches South Africa Physical Supply Collaboration
    Sep 16
    The firm has established its new Algoa Bay operation in collaboration with local logistics and bunker barge company Linsen Nambi.
  5. US Threatens Increased Tariffs if IMO 2028 Framework is Adopted: Report
    Sep 04
    The Trump administration is considering using tariffs, visa restrictions and port levies as a means of encouraging opposition to the deal.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. INSIGHT: Net Zero Shipping, A Tax Game Disguised as Climate Policy?
    Sep 23
    Rob Mortimer, CEO of Fuelre4m, sets out a case against the IMO's net-zero framework.
  2. Bunker Demand: Major Hubs Average 3.9% Gain Despite Tariffs
    Sep 19
    US bunkering locations appear to be the hardest-hit so far by tariff tensions, according to the latest volumes survey from Ship & Bunker and 2050 Marine Energy.
  3. Fujairah August Bunker Sales Rise to Four-Month High
    Sep 17
    Bunker sales in Fujairah grew for the second consecutive month in August.
  4. ANALYSIS: Singapore August Bunker Sales Climb 8.5% Year-on-Year
    Sep 15
    August VLSFO sales in Singapore were the highest level since October 2024.
  5. INSIGHT: Maritime Leaders Must Act Now to Meet Climate Targets
    Sep 15
    Jari Yli-Tolppa of Elomatic sets out the need for urgent action to drive shipping's energy transition.
  6. Panama August Bunker Sales Jump 8.2% On the Month
    Sep 11
    August VLSFO sales in Panama were the highest since March 2025.
  7. INSIGHT: Med ECA Impacts, Now and Next
    Sep 10
    Glander International Bunkering discusses the impact of the ongoing rollout of sulfur ECAs around the world.
  8. INSIGHT: The Contractual Pitfalls of FuelEU Maritime
    Sep 05
    Julien Rabeux of West of England P&I Club discusses the contractual considerations to make when analysing the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
  9. VPS: A Global Pandemic of High Cat-fines in Marine Fuel
    Sep 04
    Steve Bee of VPS discusses recent high levels of cat-fines found in VLSFO samples at ports around the world.
  10. INSIGHT: The Importance of Respect in the Bunker Industry
    Sep 03
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses the advantages for bunker companies in creating a culture of respect among their staff.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Multi-Purpose Carrier 'On Fire and Adrift' After Attack in Gulf of Aden
    Sep 30
    The midsize 11,800 DWT MPP vessel came under attack about 128 nautical miles south-east of Aden at 12:51 PM UTC on Monday.
  2. UKMTO Reports 'Sound of Explosion' Near Vessel Off Yemen
    Sep 24
    A vessel off Yemen reported a "splash and sound of explosion" early Tuesday morning.
  3. UKMTO Reports 'Suspicious Activity' in Red Sea
    Sep 05
    The incident happened about 178 nautical miles north-west of Al Hudaydah early on Thursday morning.
  4. Houthis Claim Attack on Boxship in Red Sea
    Sep 03
    AIS data shows MSC Aby arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, with no independent confirmation of the claimed attack.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. Industry Coalition Urges Dutch Government to Support Bio-LNG Mass Balancing
    Sep 30
    A group of 30 organisations has called on the Dutch government to support mass balancing.
  2. TUI Cruises Orders Two LNG-Fuelled Cruise Ships from Fincantieri
    Sep 29
    The two 160,000 GT cruise ships will be delivered in 2031 and 2032.
  3. Electrolyser Testing Brings Klaipeda Port Closer to Green Hydrogen Supply
    Sep 29
    The facility will be able to produce 127 mt/year of green hydrogen from next year.
  4. NYK Line Backs Expansion of Bunker-Saving Automated Hull Cleaning Firm
    Sep 29
    Neptune Robotics says its underwater robots clean hulls three to five times faster than other methods.
  5. Study Finds Methanol as Key Fuel for Dublin-Holyhead Green Shipping Corridor
    Sep 29
    Ricardo-led research highlights green methanol as the most practical near-term option for decarbonising the Irish Sea's busiest ferry route.

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VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 480.50 6.00 705.00 8.50 419.00 3.00
Global 20 Ports Average 523.00 1.50 773.50 8.50 457.00 1.00
Global Average Bunker Price 563.00 1.50 811.00 0.50 471.00 1.50
Singapore 495.00 2.50 700.50 0.50 426.00 2.50
Rotterdam 458.50 3.00 686.00 8.00 417.50 1.00
Fujairah 494.00 3.50 738.00 5.50 412.00 3.00
Houston 475.50 15.00 694.50 23.00 420.50 7.50
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Gibraltar 483.50 5.00 - 463.50 0.00
Hong Kong 508.00 2.00 683.00 3.50 439.50 0.50
Istanbul 613.50 6.00 777.50 11.00 546.00 9.00
LA / LB 571.50 19.00 796.50 19.00 463.50 18.00
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