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  1. 18Nov
    The output will be both biomethanol and synthetic methanol, both produced using wind power at a facility in Hinggan League in the northeast of China. Read in Full
  2. 18Nov
    A source tells Ship & Bunker that the multi-day strike action could impact vessel manoeuvrability. Read in Full
  3. 18Nov
    Singapore has mandated the use of E-BDN for all bunker deliveries since April 2025. Read in Full
  4. 18Nov
    The funding will be used to develop shore power facilities at several European ports as well as alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure. Read in Full
  5. 18Nov
    Global VLSFO prices climbed for the first time since Wednesday at the start of the week. Read in Full
  6. 18Nov
    NorthStandard said the increase reflects ongoing market uncertainty and the high cost of major claims. Read in Full
  7. 18Nov
    Klaipėda is set to introduce four shore-power connection points for ferries in 2026. Read in Full
  8. 18Nov
    Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global shift to green marine fuels. Read in Full
  9. 17Nov
    Meanwhile, Trump doesn't rule out sending troops to Venezuela. Read in Full
  10. 17Nov
    The firm has added a new biofuel storage and blending facility at Rotterdam's Chane Terminal, with total capacity to reach 110,000 m3 by January. Read in Full

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 338.00 4.50 695.50 9.50 721.00 9.50
Rotterdam 284.50 1.00 585.50 2.00 607.00 2.00
Houston 314.50 3.00 647.00 6.00 670.50 6.50
Fujairah 190.00 18.00 391.00 37.00 405.00 38.50

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IMO 2050

  1. European Biofuel Bunker Demand to Retain Momentum Despite IMO Delay: CSC Commodities
    Oct 21
    EU regulations are likely to continue delivering growth to global biofuel demand, Bastien Declercq of CSC Commodities tells Ship & Bunker.
  2. Intercargo: IMO Needs to Find 'Realistic, Practical and Globally Workable' GHG Plan
    Oct 21
    The IMO now needs to engage with industry to find a way through after last week's setback, according to dry bulk shipping group Intercargo.
  3. IMO NZF Opponents' Reasoning 'Had Very Little to Do With Shipping'
    Oct 20
    Bunker Holding's Maria Skipper Schwenn said the firm will continue to support the IMO's NZF.

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  1. Bunker Industry Stakeholders Voice Strong Opposition to Adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework
    Nov 07
    NSI recently surveyed its maritime-industry clients for their views on the IMO's proposed framework .
  2. INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
    Nov 06
    New AuctionConnect CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses a deal bringing in about 300,000-500,000 mt/year of marine fuels volumes to the platform.
  3. INTERVIEW: New Quadrise CEO Seeks to Expand Emulsion Fuel Trials
    Oct 31
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup and CTO Jason Miles discuss the prospects for emulsion fuels to take a share of marine energy demand.
  4. JuWonOil Expands Into US Gulf LNG Bunker Market
    Oct 29
    The firm is developing structured logistics for small-scale LNG bunkering and distribution, a company representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. World Kinect Bunker Operations Return to Profit in Q3
    Oct 28
    The firm has appointed Ira Birns - formerly CFO - as its new CEO as of January 1, 2026.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. ANALYSIS: Singapore October Bunker Sales Dropped 1.5% Year-on-Year
    Nov 14
    Despite a rise in bunker calls, Singapore bunker sales were lower on the year in October.
  2. Chimbusco Pan Nation Sees Hong Kong Biofuel Bunker Demand Potentially Doubling by 2031
    Nov 06
    The firm expects Hong Kong's demand for biofuel bunker blends to grow by 1.5-2 times over the next five years, its director tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. INTERVIEW: AuctionConnect Signs Five-Year Bunkering Deal With X-Press Feeders
    Nov 06
    New AuctionConnect CEO Kenneth Juhls discusses a deal bringing in about 300,000-500,000 mt/year of marine fuels volumes to the platform.
  4. INTERVIEW: New Quadrise CEO Seeks to Expand Emulsion Fuel Trials
    Oct 31
    Quadrise CEO Peter Borup and CTO Jason Miles discuss the prospects for emulsion fuels to take a share of marine energy demand.
  5. VPS: After the IMO Delay, Focus Should Shift to EU-ETS and FuelEU Maritime
    Oct 30
    Global fuel testing and maritime decarbonisation advisory firm VPS discusses the recent delay to the IMO's net-zero framework.
  6. INSIGHT: The Cost of Caution in Two-Stroke Cylinder Lubrication
    Oct 27
    Joe Star of VPS discusses lubrication strategies for two-stroke diesel engines.
  7. VIEWPOINT: Time to Pull the Plug on Scrubbers in Shipping
    Oct 23
    Raija Koch and Sönke Diesener of NABU set out their view on the role of scrubbers in the shipping industry.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. EU Allocates €600 Million for Transport Decarbonisation Including Shipping
    Nov 18
    The funding will be used to develop shore power facilities at several European ports as well as alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
  2. Klaipėda to Get Shore Power Connectivity for Ferries Next Year
    Nov 18
    Klaipėda is set to introduce four shore-power connection points for ferries in 2026.
  3. HKMW 2025: Hong Kong Maritime Week Sees Record Participation
    Nov 18
    Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global shift to green marine fuels.
  4. HKMW 2025: Hong Kong Seeks to Become 'Epicentre' of Green Marine Fuels
    Nov 17
    A total of almost 200,000 mt of LNG and biodiesel has been bunkered in Hong Kong so far this year, according its government.
  5. Echandia to Replace Battery System on Denmark's Electric Ferry
    Nov 17
    The 2019 electric ferry is set to receive a new battery system as the old one is being replaced due to uneven wear and reduced capacity.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 447.50 0.50 728.00 1.50 370.50 2.00
Global 20 Ports Average 492.00 2.00 797.00 5.50 421.50 2.50
Global Average Bunker Price 540.00 1.00 829.50 1.00 436.00 1.00
Singapore 465.50 4.50 741.50 2.50 371.50 4.00
Rotterdam 434.50 1.50 724.00 0.50 382.50 0.50
Fujairah 452.50 5.50 738.50 2.00 344.00 2.50
Houston 437.00 1.00 707.00 4.00 383.00 1.00
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Gibraltar 467.00 4.50 - 429.00 8.50
Hong Kong 473.00 2.00 731.00 10.00 401.00 2.50
Istanbul 618.50 1.50 792.50 7.50 505.50 6.50
LA / LB 507.00 1.00 813.00 8.50 427.00 3.00
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