Insights on long-term fuel strategies from Deltamarin's ship design team

With multiple regulatory pressures accelerating the transition away from conventional fuels, shipowners are increasingly being asked to commit to fuel choices that may not remain viable for the full

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LR2 freight in the MEG was volatile this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index moved up from WS156.06 to a high of WS157.89 before softening to WS142.78 by week’s end. A TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent trip slipped back $272,875

OPEC+ surprises with another supply hike
Supply risks in the oil market grew in August due to US secondary tariffs on India for its purchases of Russian crude oil. This development left plenty of uncertainty about what Indian refiners would

We refer to Veritas Petroleum Services’ (VPS) Circular ‘A Global Pandemic of High Catfines in Marine Fuel’ dated 4 September 2025. Between 11 August and 31 August 2025, VPS observed a high number of elevated catfine levels, ranging from

North America

Bunker demand in the Port of Houston has remained steady this week, with favorable weather conditions supporting smooth bunkering operations. Winds are forecast to be between 2–7 knots through Sunday, with little to no rain expected.

The port continues to

At the close of the 37th week, the global bunker indices MABUX showed mixed dynamics without a clear overall trend. The 380 HSFO index fell by USD 13.43, sliding from USD 465.83/MT last week to USD 452.40/MT, once again approaching

Highlights

• World oil demand is forecast to increase by 740 kb/d y-o-y in 2025, up marginally from last month’s Report, with resilient deliveries in advanced economies contrasting with relatively muted consumption in emerging economies. OECD demand growth of 80 kb/d y-o-y

Integr8 Fuels has published its latest Bunker Quality Trends report, offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of marine fuels. Drawing on comprehensive data from over 130 million metric tons (MT) of deliveries, the report provides an in-depth analysis of

Fitch Ratings has cut its 2025 Henry Hub natural gas price assumption, reflecting lower year-to-date prices and inventory levels that have been above the five-year average. All base‑case assumptions for oil and European gas are unchanged.

The Brent and WTI oil

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today published its report on Project CAPTURED, presenting findings from the world’s first demonstration of a complete carbon value chain for onboard captured carbon dioxide (CO2).

This is the first of a two-part series,