Vitol-owned Singapore flag barge, Marine Ista, with DWT of 8,722MT, was the first bunker barge to load directly from Karachi Port Trust Oil Pier (instead of through trucks) and supply the largest VLSFO stem to date in Pakistan, to a vessel owned and operated by MSC – the world’s largest shipping company – at DP World Port Qasim Authority.

The fuel was part of the first large-scale production of IMO-compliant low sulphur fuel oil in Pakistan. It was produced at Pakistan’s largest refinery, Cnergyico, from the first US crude oil, delivered by Vitol, to be refined in Pakistan.

As part of an ongoing collaboration, Cnergyico will supply Vitol with VLSFO on a continuous basis.

This initiative marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s energy and maritime sectors, enabling the local production and supply of environmentally compliant marine fuels.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Cnergyico on this milestone for Pakistan. Our global network of bunkering locations continues to expand, and our customers benefit from greater flexibility and more energy supply options.” Commented Ammar Hussaini, Vitol Bunkers. “Our new locations: Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Karachi Anchorage, Pakistan will be served by our vessel, the Marine Ista, which has the capacity to supply 6,800mt of marine fuel in a single delivery, enabling large vessels to do long east to west voyages.”

“We are glad to start this new business segment with Vitol Asia,” said Aumar Abbassciy, Director at Cnergyico Pk Limited. “Our partnership with Vitol continues to evolve and this latest initiative enhances Pakistan’s capacity to serve the global shipping industry with sustainable fuel solutions.”