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NewsShipping & Logistics
The adoption of rotor sails on a new roll-on/roll-off vessel for Airbus highlights a growing industry trend towards innovative auxiliary propulsion, offering substantial operational and environmental benefits for global supply chains.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 October 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A significant acquisition within the crude tanker sector highlights prevailing optimism regarding future freight rates and strategic positioning in global oil logistics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 October 2026
NewsEnergy
The arrival of Rem Offshore's latest energy subsea construction vessel in Norway for final outfitting highlights the maritime industry's ongoing transition towards alternative fuels, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the broader refined fuels supply chain and its associated logistics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 October 2026
NewsEnergy
Production has commenced for crucial 525 kV high-voltage direct current subsea cables, marking a significant step forward for a vital German offshore wind grid connection project and highlighting progress in energy infrastructure development.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 October 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The upcoming tender for Hornsea 3's offshore transmission assets by Ofgem highlights the growing scale and investment potential within the UK's renewable energy infrastructure sector, offering long-term, regulated returns for market participants.
Refined Fuels Partners · 15 October 2026
NewsMarkets
A significant surge in wind generation across ISO New England is reshaping the regional energy landscape, presenting new considerations for traditional fuel markets and infrastructure planning.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 October 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Alkagesta opened its Singapore hub in 2025. From compliance to bunker volumes, here are five things that defined the move into Asia.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 October 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
Recent developments underscore a growing chasm between maritime policy formulation and its practical execution, posing significant challenges for the shipping sector and its stakeholders.
Refined Fuels Partners · 9 October 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
The anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias on the US Atlantic seaboard highlights potential vulnerabilities in regional refined product supply chains, particularly for gasoline and diesel.
Refined Fuels Partners · 9 October 2026
AnalysisMarkets
The forthcoming winter season in the United States presents a complex picture for energy consumers, with anticipated expenditure variations driven by differing fuel price trajectories and regional climatic forecasts. This outlook underscores the evolving landscape for refined fuels and natural gas markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 7 October 2026
AnalysisOil
Recent announcements regarding the release of strategic oil reserves by G7 nations and partners have offered a temporary reprieve to a tight global fuel market, particularly for middle distillates. While providing immediate relief, the underlying structural challenges persist, necessitating a closer look at long-term supply dynamics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 5 October 2026
AnalysisOil
The United States Department of Defense's recent contract for a space-based solar power homing beacon signals a significant step in developing novel energy transmission methods, with potential long-term implications for global energy security and infrastructure.
Refined Fuels Partners · 4 October 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The commissioning of a new storage tank at the Gate LNG terminal in Rotterdam significantly enhances the Netherlands' regasification capabilities, impacting European energy security and market dynamics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 1 October 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The recent gathering of North American port leaders underscored a collective drive towards enhancing operational efficiency and integrating advanced energy solutions, signalling a strategic pivot for the maritime sector.
Refined Fuels Partners · 30 September 2026
NewsMarkets
Recent analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals a tempered rate of increase in electricity consumption by light-duty electric vehicles across the United States, offering new perspectives for energy infrastructure planning.
Refined Fuels Partners · 30 September 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
The successful ship-to-ship transfer of ethanol for bunkering in the US marks a significant step in the adoption of alternative marine fuels, highlighting operational advancements and potential pathways for decarbonisation.
Refined Fuels Partners · 30 September 2026
NewsRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
A recent study highlights ethanol's potential as a viable marine fuel, offering the shipping industry a pathway to meet evolving environmental regulations and reduce its carbon footprint.
Refined Fuels Partners · 29 September 2026
NewsEnergy
The Malta-based commodity trading house receives the EcoVadis Committed Badge, recognising responsible and sustainable business practices across environment, labour, ethics and procurement.
Refined Fuels Partners · 28 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The successful completion of an ultra-deepwater autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) survey off East Malaysia highlights the critical role of sophisticated geotechnical data in de-risking complex offshore energy projects.
Refined Fuels Partners · 28 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
The American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) has expanded the US-flag fleet with the addition of the ARC Freedom, a new vessel designed to enhance national maritime security and logistical resilience through increased vehicle transport capabilities.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
NewsMarkets
Despite elevated summer temperatures driving increased power generation demand, Henry Hub natural gas prices saw a year-on-year decline, indicating strong supply-side fundamentals and efficient market absorption of demand surges.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Recent appraisal drilling campaigns by Aker BP, Equinor, and DNO in the Norwegian North Sea have led to upward revisions of estimated hydrocarbon volumes, underscoring the ongoing potential within established basins.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Recent contract awards to an offshore engineering firm highlight sustained capital expenditure in Southeast Asia's upstream energy sector, signalling ongoing demand for specialised services.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
A recent five-year contract renewal between CNOOC International and engineering firm Worley underscores the continued operational focus and investment in mature basin assets on the UK Continental Shelf.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
NewsEnergy
The NeuConnect interconnector project is making tangible progress with the fit-out of its crucial converter stations in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and on the Isle of Grain, UK, marking a significant step for the high-voltage direct current link.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
NewsEnergy
A new five-year agreement will see Omega Subsea provide Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle systems to two NKT vessels, enhancing subsea cable installation capabilities from early 2024.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 September 2026
NewsEnergy
Saudi Aramco has awarded four significant contracts to SLB, encompassing drilling services for more than 450 wells, highlighting ongoing investment in upstream oil and gas development.
Refined Fuels Partners · 24 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
New analysis suggests that increasing the capacity of LNG carriers to 200,000 cubic metres could offer significant operational and economic advantages for the global gas trade, without necessitating extensive infrastructure overhauls.
Refined Fuels Partners · 23 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The ship recycling market continues to demonstrate resilience, driven by consistent buyer interest and favourable conditions in key regional markets. This sustained activity offers a stable outlet for end-of-life vessels.
Refined Fuels Partners · 23 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The Baltic Dry Index experienced a marginal adjustment this week, yet its underlying components reveal nuanced trends across different vessel classes, offering insights into global commodity flows and shipping demand.
Refined Fuels Partners · 23 September 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Despite representing a small fraction of the total number of operators, publicly listed companies are the primary drivers of crude oil and natural gas output across the Lower 48 states, underscoring their pivotal role in the energy supply chain.
Refined Fuels Partners · 22 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The establishment of a dedicated remote operations centre in Singapore for unmanned survey activities highlights a strategic shift towards enhanced efficiency and safety in offshore data acquisition.
Refined Fuels Partners · 22 September 2026
NewsEnergy
A recent transaction in South Africa's offshore energy sector highlights continued strategic investment in high-potential exploration and production assets, particularly within the Atlantic Margin region.
Refined Fuels Partners · 22 September 2026
AnalysisMarkets
A cluster of offshore-registered sites has industrialised defamation: one fabricated claim, syndicated word-for-word across dozens of mirror domains built to outlast every takedown request.
Refined Fuels Partners · 21 September 2026
NewsCommodities
Malta-headquartered Alkagesta joined more than 450 delegates in Istanbul to discuss shifting fertilizer trade flows, CBAM and Central Asian export growth.
Refined Fuels Partners · 18 September 2026
AnalysisMarkets
An examination of the key components influencing distillate fuel oil costs, highlighting the interplay between crude oil, refining economics, and logistical factors in the current market landscape.
Refined Fuels Partners · 18 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A recent strategic acquisition on the Lower Mississippi River is set to enhance barge fleeting capabilities, promising improved efficiency for the movement of diverse commodities.
Refined Fuels Partners · 18 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Orkhan Rustamov, chief executive of Alkagesta, argues in an exclusive Motorship opinion piece that record freight and canal costs demand agility, diversified routing and contingency planning rather than resignation.
Refined Fuels Partners · 17 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
US government agencies are reportedly tracking digital security risks targeting almost twenty vessels worldwide, underscoring the critical need for robust cyber defences across the shipping and logistics sector.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 September 2026
AnalysisOil
Falling domestic stockpiles of diesel and gasoline in China could prompt a recalibration of export quotas, influencing regional and global refined fuels markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 16 September 2026
NewsMarkets
A significant infrastructure project in Texas has concluded, substantially boosting the United States' capability to supply global natural gas markets and solidifying its position as a key energy exporter.
Refined Fuels Partners · 15 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
As digital integration accelerates across the shipping sector, the question of who controls and benefits from vessel operational data is becoming increasingly complex. This analysis explores the implications for efficiency, compliance, and competitive advantage.
Refined Fuels Partners · 15 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
Tokyo's latest financial commitment to its shipbuilding sector underscores a broader strategy to bolster domestic industrial capabilities and address evolving global maritime demands.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
SFL Corporation's recent charter extensions with Hapag-Lloyd underscore a strategic move towards revenue predictability and asset utilisation in the evolving container shipping sector.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 September 2026
NewsEnergy
The trader used the two-day Luanda programme to meet government, investor and industry participants as Angola positions itself as an African energy hub.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
A recent operational interruption on a key Saudi crude oil pipeline underscores the critical role of infrastructure reliability in maintaining global supply stability and highlights potential shifts in export logistics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
Elevated retail diesel prices in California underscore persistent regional supply challenges and their broader implications for logistics, industrial operations, and refined product markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 13 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A recent high-level suggestion proposes Canada could become an 'associate member' of the European Union, prompting discussion on potential future geopolitical alignments.
Refined Fuels Partners · 13 September 2026
NewsMarkets
One year after launching in Singapore, the group says delivered volumes represent roughly 5 per cent of the port's marine fuels market.
Refined Fuels Partners · 12 September 2026
NewsOil
The Malta-headquartered trader joined four days of Asia-Pacific oil market discussion, with supply disruption, refining balances and biofuels dominating the agenda.
Refined Fuels Partners · 11 September 2026
AnalysisMarkets
The latest projections for American crude oil production indicate a sustained upward trend, with new benchmarks anticipated by mid-decade. This outlook carries significant implications for global energy markets and supply chain dynamics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 10 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
The trader sent business development and operations managers to Europe's leading freighter hub for talks on resilience in cross-border logistics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 10 September 2026
NewsRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
The trader's September outlook records Brent above $100 a barrel, Hormuz transits collapsing and Rhine water levels restricting barge loading.
Refined Fuels Partners · 10 September 2026
NewsCommodities
Trade finance, commodity market shocks and maritime risk framed the trader's discussions with financial institutions in Singapore.
Refined Fuels Partners · 9 September 2026
NewsCommodities
Alkagesta's CEO and CFO joined Swiss commodity traders in Geneva to mark 20 years of SUISSENÉGOCE, the Swiss Commodity Trading Association.
Refined Fuels Partners · 7 September 2026
NewsMarkets
National oil company trading strategies, refinery economics and compliance as a growth enabler headed the Dubai agenda.
Refined Fuels Partners · 4 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
As the maritime sector navigates increasingly stringent environmental regulations, new vessel orders continue to integrate exhaust gas cleaning systems, highlighting a strategic focus on operational adaptability and long-term cost efficiency.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The integration of wind-assist technology on a Maersk container vessel marks a significant step in the industry's pursuit of operational efficiency and emissions reduction, offering potential implications for fuel consumption and trade routes.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Leading LPG carrier owner, StealthGas Inc., has published its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2023, showcasing significant growth in net income and earnings per share, alongside strong operational metrics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A groundbreaking collaboration between maritime carrier NORDEN and technology giant Microsoft, utilising the RSB Book & Claim registry, demonstrates a practical pathway for immediate emissions reductions in shipping, even as sustainable fuel markets mature.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The introduction of advanced metocean data-driven applications offers container shipping operators new avenues for optimising cargo stowage and improving operational resilience amidst evolving market conditions.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
A new technology promises significant fuel savings and reduced emissions for maritime operators, addressing immediate operational challenges and long-term decarbonisation goals.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
Ongoing transit limitations at the Panama Canal, driven by persistent drought conditions, are compelling refined fuels traders and shippers to re-evaluate established routing strategies, with implications for supply chain resilience and operational costs.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The completion of Kongsberg's acquisition of Sonatech marks a significant move to enhance its capabilities and market footprint within the critical US naval defence sector, leveraging decades of specialised underwater acoustics expertise.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The formalisation of a new engineering consultancy agreement for the development of a large-scale jackup vessel underscores the industry's commitment to advancing offshore wind capabilities and addressing future energy requirements.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A recent study highlights the profound economic contribution of Georgia's port infrastructure, underscoring its pivotal role in regional prosperity and employment.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Shell's move to acquire an interest in BP's Conifer prospect underscores the enduring appeal of established deepwater basins for major energy players seeking long-term production and portfolio optimisation.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The potential introduction of perpetual contracts for US crude oil prices by a prediction market platform could offer novel avenues for risk management and market participation, complementing existing derivatives frameworks.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
The refined fuels sector is observing a significant shift in ethanol's market position, driven by emerging applications beyond traditional blending mandates. This evolution presents both strategic opportunities and operational considerations for traders and logistics providers.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The Danish shipping giant's planned deployment of wind-assisted propulsion on a large containership underscores the industry's drive for operational efficiencies and reduced emissions, with potential long-term implications for bunker demand and vessel design.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsEnergy
Belgium's government has reaffirmed its unchanged policy regarding Russian financial assets frozen within its jurisdiction, signalling a steady approach to international sanctions.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsCommodities
Anthropic has introduced new AI agent frameworks designed to enhance retail operations, offering insights into the evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The latest EIA data indicates a significant draw in US crude oil inventories, driven by strong refining throughput and elevated export volumes, pointing to a healthy demand environment.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Leading maritime industry bodies are actively encouraging the European Union to incorporate numerous Indian ship recycling facilities onto its approved roster, signalling a significant shift towards diversifying and enhancing sustainable vessel decommissioning capabilities.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsOil
Recent data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates a notable reduction in crude oil inventories, offering insights into the current market balance. This shift occurs as broader fuel demand patterns show signs of moderation.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The formal naming of Uganda's crude oil grade, 'Pearl Sweet', marks a significant step in the nation's journey towards becoming an oil exporter, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the East African energy landscape.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsEnergy
Germany's expanding LNG import infrastructure takes a significant step forward as Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group secures a contract for essential submerged motor pumps at the Brunsbüttel terminal. This latest procurement highlights the nation's commitment to diversifying its energy supply.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisCommodities
Recent discussions from US Treasury officials highlight a broadening scope for sanctions enforcement, with potential ramifications for sectors beyond traditional energy, including aviation and digital assets. This shift underscores the need for heightened vigilance and adaptable compliance strategies across the commodities and logistics ecosystem.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisOil
Kazakhstan's strategic initiative to significantly expand its domestic crude oil processing capabilities by 2040 signals a transformative shift in its energy landscape, with potential ramifications for refined product trade flows across Central Asia and beyond.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsCommodities
Iraq's increased crude oil exports in August, driven by competitive pricing, underscore its dynamic role in global energy supply and market balancing.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisCommodities
The increasing frequency of climate-related events in Central and Eastern European agricultural hubs highlights potential shifts in feedstock availability and supply chain dynamics for the refined fuels sector.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A substantial investment by CSSC Shipping in ten new dry bulk carriers signals a forward-looking strategy within the global maritime sector, focusing on commodity transport capacity.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
A new collaboration between Titan Clean Fuels and Sogestran Group is set to enhance liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering infrastructure in the Western Mediterranean, introducing a dedicated ship-to-ship refuelling capability.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The escalating risk of power grid instability across major US regions due to sustained high temperatures highlights critical interdependencies within the energy complex, with implications for refined fuels and logistics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
As global energy markets navigate volatility, Thailand's intensified focus on distributed solar generation signals a broader trend in national energy strategy, impacting traditional fuel demand and infrastructure planning.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsEnergy
A significant transaction in the European gaming sector, involving Lottomatica and CIRSA, offers valuable insights into market consolidation, private equity's role, and the pursuit of scale, themes highly relevant to the refined fuels and broader energy markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
EuroHoldings is capitalising on robust container shipping rates, securing long-term charter agreements to generate stable revenue streams that will support its existing product tanker fleet amidst evolving energy trade dynamics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
India's strategic push for nuclear energy expansion necessitates a comprehensive review of financial frameworks and a robust talent pipeline to meet future demand. This presents significant opportunities for long-term energy security and decarbonisation.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Recent movements in global bond markets are creating a complex financial landscape, with implications for commodity financing, investment, and demand within the refined fuels industry.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 September 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Analysis of Alkagesta's recent half-year results reveals significant growth and strategic diversification, offering insights into evolving market dynamics for refined fuels and broader energy commodities.
Refined Fuels Partners · 1 September 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
A recent development sees Alkagesta joining the Argus Open Markets window for European biodiesel, HVO, and UCO, reflecting growing participation in benchmark price assessment processes across sustainable fuels markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 1 September 2026
AnalysisCommodities
Malta-headquartered trader Alkagesta has posted record first-half financial results, driven by entry into aviation fuel and crude oil markets alongside expanding storage capacity across Europe and Asia.
Refined Fuels Partners · 1 September 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Additional blending capacity is reshaping regional availability of very low sulphur fuel oil — and giving buyers a second credible supply option east of Suez.
Editor, Refined Fuels · 28 August 2026
OpinionRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Credit terms, not price, increasingly decide who wins the stem. That has quiet consequences for how physical suppliers build their books.
Contributing Columnist · 27 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
The European physical gasoline market experienced significant prompt tightness and a pronounced backwardation structure during August 2026, influenced by a confluence of logistical challenges and structural supply dynamics.
Refined Fuels Partners · 27 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
A fresh round of MR and LR2 orders points to owners planning for structurally longer refined product voyages.
Shipping & Logistics Editor · 26 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Terminal upgrades are being driven less by volume growth than by the need to keep grades cleanly separated.
Shipping & Logistics Editor · 26 August 2026
AnalysisOil
Regional spreads have re-opened routes that had been uneconomic for much of the previous cycle.
Markets Analyst · 25 August 2026
NewsCommodities
Brokerages are adding coverage where physical flows are growing fastest, rather than where volumes are largest.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 24 August 2026
AnalysisCommodities
Lenders are cautiously rebuilding appetite for the mid-market, supported by better digital documentation.
Markets Analyst · 23 August 2026
NewsEnergy
The additions narrow one of the practical gaps that has slowed dual-fuel adoption on shorter trades.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 22 August 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Traders are rebuilding seasonal assumptions as electrification lifts baseline consumption.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 22 August 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Longer voyages continue to absorb tonnage, keeping clean and dirty rates in a narrower band than owners expected.
Markets Analyst · 21 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Scrubber-fitted tonnage and stable power-sector offtake are supporting high sulphur fuel oil more than many forecast.
Editor, Refined Fuels · 20 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Off-spec deliveries remain one of the least discussed operational costs in marine fuel supply.
Editor, Refined Fuels · 19 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Simplified licensing is intended to shorten approval times for suppliers without loosening quality oversight.
Shipping & Logistics Editor · 18 August 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Maltese commodity trading house incorporates European carbon allowances and upcoming ETS2 coverage alongside its physical oil, biofuel and jet fuel desks.
Refined Fuels Partners · 18 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Electronic bills and timestamped operations data are reducing the ambiguity that drives most laytime claims.
Shipping & Logistics Editor · 18 August 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The acquisition of a 600MW data centre campus in South Carolina by Vitol's renewables arm highlights a strategic convergence of energy supply and digital infrastructure development, offering a blueprint for scalable, resilient power solutions.
Refined Fuels Partners · 17 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Analysis from Alkagesta highlights how concurrent logistical challenges in critical waterways are creating significant market tightness, impacting fuel supply chains from Singapore to Northwest Europe.
Refined Fuels Partners · 17 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Simultaneous logistics constraints across European waterways and key Middle Eastern shipping lanes are prompting strategic trade realignments across global bunkering hubs.
Refined Fuels Partners · 17 August 2026
AnalysisOil
Grade preferences are moving as refiners optimise for middle distillate yield.
Markets Analyst · 17 August 2026
NewsOil
Investment in hydroprocessing is aimed at meeting tighter regional product specifications.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 16 August 2026
OpinionCommodities
Screen trading was supposed to disintermediate brokerage. In physical fuel oil, the opposite has happened.
Contributing Columnist · 15 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
A recent performance update from Alkagesta underscores the critical role of disciplined risk management and diversified operations in navigating geopolitical volatility, while signalling strategic growth in key energy and logistics sectors.
Refined Fuels Partners · 15 August 2026
OpinionCommodities
The best desks treat onboarding as a commercial capability, not a compliance chore.
Contributing Columnist · 14 August 2026
NewsRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Repeat purchasing by liner operators is turning trial stems into a standing part of the supply mix.
Editor, Refined Fuels · 14 August 2026
NewsEnergy
The Malta-based commodity trader has extended its carbon desk to EU Emissions Trading System allowances, placing allowances, credits and physical fuel supply with one trading partner.
Refined Fuels Partners · 13 August 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Operators with flexible tank configurations are best placed as forward curves shift.
Markets Analyst · 13 August 2026
NewsShipping & Logistics
Voyage optimisation tooling is moving from experiment to standard equipment on tanker desks.
Shipping & Logistics Editor · 12 August 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Import patterns are re-forming around infrastructure that was built for a different trade map.
Editor, Refined Fuels · 11 August 2026
NewsEnergy
Long-tenor contracts are being signed by manufacturers seeking predictable energy costs.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 10 August 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Institutional capital is taking a larger share of mid-scale terminal and pipeline projects.
Markets Analyst · 10 August 2026
NewsCommodities
A round of senior hires reflects continued investment in physical trading capability.
Senior Correspondent, Energy · 9 August 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Wider survey participation is producing assessments that traders say better reflect executable levels.
Markets Analyst · 8 August 2026
OpinionShipping & Logistics
Barge scheduling and tank turn times matter more to the P&L than most desks admit.
Contributing Columnist · 7 August 2026
NewsOil
Alkagesta Ltd has joined the S&P Global Commodity Insights physical naphtha Market on Close pricing process across EMEA, expanding participant diversity in regional light ends trade.
Refined Fuels Partners · 7 August 2026
AnalysisOil
With crude topping $90 following maritime strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, commodity desks and vessel operators are adapting to an environment where disruption is the operational baseline.
Refined Fuels Partners · 6 August 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The sale of VGMobility, a significant player in Latin American electric transport, highlights a strategic approach to energy transition investments within the commodities sector.
Refined Fuels Partners · 27 July 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The sale of VTX Energy Partners to Verde Operating Company highlights a strategic move by Vitol, allowing the trading giant to reallocate capital while Verde expands its footprint in the prolific Delaware Basin.
Refined Fuels Partners · 24 July 2026
AnalysisEnergy
A recently finalised 20-year agreement between Vitol and IRH Global Trading highlights the ongoing demand for secure, diversified energy supplies and the strategic importance of long-term commitments in the global LNG market.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 June 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
Enforcement of the Mediterranean ECA and local terminal capacity adjustments have spurred a rapid market realignment toward low-sulphur marine gasoil and distillates in Valletta.
Refined Fuels Partners · 22 June 2026
NewsRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
Commodity merchant Alkagesta has elevated Anthony Guida to head its Geneva-based biofuels desk following rapid expansion across European waste-to-energy supply chains.
Refined Fuels Partners · 19 June 2026
AnalysisEnergy
An investment in the 'Clean Caspian' initiative highlights growing commercial interest in scalable, chemistry-led spill containment solutions across sensitive hydrocarbon transit corridors.
Refined Fuels Partners · 8 June 2026
AnalysisEnergy
The latest equity commitment by Vitol to Delfin FLNG 1, coupled with a significant offtake agreement, underscores a strategic move to bolster its position in the evolving global liquefied natural gas market.
Refined Fuels Partners · 4 June 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Access to NATO's Central European Pipeline System has enabled trading firm Alkagesta to pivot downstream, routing regional refined product directly to key airport hubs amidst severe Middle Eastern export disruptions.
Refined Fuels Partners · 4 June 2026
AnalysisShipping & Logistics
The trading entity approaches a quarter of a million metric tonnes in monthly marine fuel deliveries, establishing a strong physical footprint in the Singapore bunkering market during its inaugural year.
Refined Fuels Partners · 2 June 2026
AnalysisCommodities
As maritime bottlenecks and gas input constraints push FOB Egypt urea past $800 a tonne, trading desks and supply chain operators face a paradigm shift where quality assurance and route resilience outweigh baseline pricing.
Refined Fuels Partners · 30 May 2026
AnalysisOil
The energy merchant has executed its inaugural transaction in unrefined crude, marking a pivotal commercial expansion across global physical energy markets.
Refined Fuels Partners · 29 May 2026
AnalysisEnergy
As ReFuelEU mandates intensify, European jet fuel procurement is pivoting from pure volume pricing toward physical midstream resilience, pipeline access, and certified distribution networks.
Refined Fuels Partners · 28 May 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
The promoted executive brings nearly two decades of maritime inspection and operational experience to steer the trading house's central Mediterranean logistics and bunkering platform.
Refined Fuels Partners · 28 May 2026
AnalysisRefined Fuels & Fuel Oil
A combined expansion across NATO pipeline infrastructure, Mediterranean marine fuel markets, and waste-to-energy feedstock processing underscores the trading firm's multi-product middle distillate strategy.
Refined Fuels Partners · 14 May 2026
AnalysisMarkets
Bucharest is streamlining its strategic petroleum stockholding architecture for 2026–2027, trimming obligated commercial participants while recalibrating individual volumes under its central storage body.
Refined Fuels Partners · 12 May 2026
AnalysisEnergy
Heightened military throughput along the Central Europe Pipeline System has constrained commercial supply lines out of Rotterdam, driving midstream fuel traders and aviation hubs toward alternative logistics strategies.
Refined Fuels Partners · 30 April 2026
NewsCommodities
More than 300 trading, refining and logistics executives from 30 nations will assemble in Almaty on 18–19 June as shifting geopolitical dynamics drive a fundamental recalibration of regional crude and product flows.
Refined Fuels Partners · 25 April 2026
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