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EIA expects record U.S. natural gas consumption in 2025

26/08/2025

We forecast natural gas consumption in the United States will increase 1% to set a record of 91.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025. In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, we expect natural gas consumption to increase across

Tankers: VLCC Market Firms Up

25/08/2025

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LR2 freight in the MEG continued to track downward this week. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index dropped from WS143.06 to WS137.5. A TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent trip also lost $162,500 of value to $3.85 million, which at time of writing remains

US Treasury Targets Iranian Oil Exports and Shadow Fleet

25/08/2025

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is further disrupting Iran’s oil exports by imposing sanctions on Greek national Antonios Margaritis, his network of companies, and nearly a dozen vessels involved in Iran’s shadow fleet. Margaritis

ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

23/08/2025

– Hurricane Erin active along East Coast
– Panama lead times shorten on strong supply
– Argentina's Upriver drought persists

North America
Bunker fuel demand is healthy in Houston, with normal availability across all grades for prompt deliveries. VLSFO and LSMGO

European refiners may hold the key to scaling green hydrogen

23/08/2025

High costs have kept green hydrogen projects from taking off, but new regulations in the European Union’s (EU) refining sector offers a solution to launching this carbon friendly technology at scale, according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

According

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook 19 Aug 2024

20/08/2025

• Bunker demand low in Zhoushan
• Prompt VLSFO tight in Japanese locations
• VLSFO and LSMGO availability tight in several Indian ports

Singapore and Malaysia
In Singapore, VLSFO deliveries now require lead times of 7–10 days, narrowing slightly from last

VLCC Tanker Market Calms Last Week

18/08/2025

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LR2 freight in the MEG weakened this week with reports of demand reduced for the size over the last few days. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index dropped from WS151.94 to WS144.17. A TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent trip also lost

Sulnox Eurasia win targets ships’ slops

18/08/2025

SulNOx, the green fueltech company backed by Idan Ofer and Contantine Logothetis, has secured an important patent for Eurasia in the significant fuel oil reclamation market.

The patent covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

The intellectual property protected

MABUX: Bunker Outlook, Week 33, 2025

15/08/2025

At the close of Week 33, the global bunker indices MABUX extended their downward movement. The 380 HSFO index dropped by USD 11.71 — from USD 468.61/MT a week earlier to USD 456.90/MT — nearing the USD 450 mark. The

Thailand’s LNG trajectory: balancing growth, supply and sustainability

15/08/2025

Thailand's sustained economic expansion is powering a steady rise in electricity demand, and for now, that means continued reliance on natural gas and LNG. With coal remaining politically unviable and renewables progressing at a slower pace, gas is expected to

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