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Trump to consider diesel export restrictions amid political pressure
US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said the administration was considering restricting diesel exports amid surging pump prices, following days of increasing political pressure from fellow Republicans. At an appearance alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations on Sept. 22, Trump responded to a reporter’s question about…
China bets on synthetic gas as geopolitical risk drives need for energy security
As nations race to cut import exposure to geopolitical tensions, China is building the world’s only large-scale coal-to-gas (CTG) industry as a strategic buffer against supply shocks. No other…
LNG shipping as a critical pillar of energy security amid geopolitical uncertainty
Traditionally, gas supply security has been primarily associated with the availability of natural gas resources and the reliability of supply. However, the recent conflict in the Middle East has…
Record low Rhine, Danube plus extreme heat cause force majeures and nuclear shutdowns
As mainland Europe continues to bake in a summer heatwave and drought, chemical logistics problems are worsening along the river Rhine, while low water levels on the Danube and other water courses…
India’s Venezuelan crude imports poised to stay strong despite earthquakes: sources
India’s appetite for Venezuelan crude is set to remain robust in the coming months as refiners continue to import cargoes from the South American supplier, with loading operations unaffected by June…
Europe gas prices surge 3% to multi-month highs on Strait of Hormuz tanker fire
Investing.com – European wholesale natural gas prices surged nearly 3.5% on Monday, climbing to their highest levels since March 23, as a fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict reignited deep…
Genevos and Koedood Marine partner on marine hydrogen fuel cells – ENGINE
French marine fuel cell company Genevos has partnered with Dutch marine engineering firm Koedood Marine to explore the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell systems on inland and coastal vessels. The…
How gas and power markets are inextricably linked in 2026
Amid strong North American electricity demand growth, gas remains key to the generating mix as a source of stable, reliable, dispatchable power. With gas often providing the marginal unit of…
US tightens the screws on Iranian oil, drawing China into the fray
Seeking to bring an end to the two-month-old Middle East war and gain the upper hand in upcoming trade talks with China, the US has tightened enforcement on Iranian oil shipments and trade, aiming…
Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Conventional prices push B30 prices higher
ARA and Europe Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMEME) grade has surged around $152/mt through the past week, since Friday 17 April. This rise was mainly supported by the surge in conventional VLSFO price.…
Seaside LNG announces Expanded C-suite Leadership Team
Industry Veterans Positioned to Accelerate North America's LNG Bunkering Leadership Seaside LNG, North America's premier integrated LNG bunkering platform, today announced the appointment of a newly…
A call for transparency in hull performance
Better data, technology and collaboration are steadily improving ship performance and biofouling management, but greater transparency between stakeholders are needed to drive sustainable outcomes…
Tharpsis Ship Management secures EU innovation fund support for the eSeaRiverBarge Project
Tharsis Ship Management has secured funding from the EU Innovation Fund for the eSeaRiverBarge Project. The project covers the development, construction, and operational deployment of two…
Ulsan Port successfully completes world’s first ammonia port-to-ship bunkering for commercial vessels
Expands track record across LNG, methanol, and ammonia, demonstrating capability to spearhead sustainable marine fuel bunkering The Ulsan Port Authority announced the successful completion of the…
Veson and Veracity by DNV Partner to streamline verified emissions reporting
Maritime data and freight management solutions provider, Veson Nautical (Veson), has announced a strategic partnership with independent industry cloud platform, Veracity by DNV, to bring verified…
Antwerp-Bruges bunker sales overtake Rotterdam
Bunker suppliers in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges delivered around 2.5 million mt of marine fuel to ships in the first quarter of 2026, up around 39% from the previous quarter. Antwerp’s bunker sales…
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