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B24 Still Dominates Asian Biofuel Market as B30 Faces Supplier Pushback

B24 Still Dominates Asian Biofuel Market as B30 Faces Supplier Pushback

Some suppliers remain cautious about switching to B30 due to concerns over fuel stability, performance, and specification guarantees, sources tell Ship & Bunker.
  1. 23May
    The approval supports the growing demand for maritime transportation of CO2. Read in Full
  2. 23May
    The methanol-fuelled car carrier will be officially delivered in the second half of this year. Read in Full
  3. 23May
    The dual-fuel LNG vessel is slated for delivery in 2027. Read in Full
  4. 23May
    The suit is now set to be heard again by a UAE court after an appeal. Read in Full
  5. 23May
    Shell provides LNG bunkering services at 26 locations worldwide. Read in Full
  6. 23May
    The company is looking for candidates with at least five years of experience in physical oil trading, preferably in fuel oil. Read in Full
  7. 23May
    The new hire previously worked for Dan-Bunkering in its Houston office since 2018. Read in Full
  8. 23May
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) plans to use the technology to produce hydrogen onboard a vessel. Read in Full
  9. 23May
    Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index lost $3.50/mt to its lowest level since May 13 on Thursday. Read in Full
  10. 23May
    Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from May 15 – May 21, 2025. Read in Full
  11. 22May
    Meanwhile, Chevron braces for ouster from Venezuela. Read in Full

MEPC 83 & IMO 2028

  1. GCMD Sees Evidence of Widespread Biofuel Mislabelling
    May 22
    About a third of biofuel samples collected by the GCMD appear to have been mislabelled.
  2. UK Shipping to Face Similar Rules to EU-ETS After New Deal
    May 19
    Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  3. LNG May Be Cheapest Option for IMO 2028 Compliance: Report
    Apr 30
    The report assesses the total daily operating costs for VLSFO, LNG, methanol, biodiesel, hydrogen and ammonia, factoring in IMO penalties, fuel prices, capital expenditure and retrofit costs.

Methanol Bunker Prices

Gray Methanol MEOH-VLSFOe MEOH-MGOe
$/mt    +/- $/mte    +/- $/mte    +/-
Singapore 357.00 5.50 734.00 11.00 761.00 11.50
Rotterdam 270.50 5.00 556.50 10.00 577.00 10.00
Houston 293.50 6.00 603.50 13.00 625.50 13.50
Fujairah 223.50 7.50 459.50 15.00 476.50 16.00

Top Stories More

  1. Legal Fight Over GP Global Fujairah Terminal Sale to Return to Court
    May 23
    The suit is now set to be heard again by a UAE court after an appeal.
  2. B24 Still Dominates Asian Biofuel Market as B30 Faces Supplier Pushback
    May 23
    Some suppliers remain cautious about switching to B30 due to concerns over fuel stability, performance, and specification guarantees, sources tell Ship & Bunker.
  3. GCMD Sees Evidence of Widespread Biofuel Mislabelling
    May 22
    About a third of biofuel samples collected by the GCMD appear to have been mislabelled.
  4. UK Shipping to Face Similar Rules to EU-ETS After New Deal
    May 19
    Both domestic and international maritime emissions will soon be included in the scope of the UK ETS, a UK government representative tells Ship & Bunker.
  5. ANALYSIS: Singapore April Bunker Sales Gain 3.9% Y-o-Y Despite Tariffs
    May 16
    If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high.

Insights & Analysis More

  1. ANALYSIS: Singapore April Bunker Sales Gain 3.9% Y-o-Y Despite Tariffs
    May 16
    If the year-to-date total were replicated over the rest of 2025, this year's total for Singapore would reach 52.1 million mt, down by 4.4% from 2024's record high.
  2. INTERVIEW: How to Navigate the Bunker Job Market in a Downturn
    May 06
    Vernon Jayanathan of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd discusses how bunker employees and employers can deal with the job market during a slump in oil prices.

Yemen & Red Sea Attacks

  1. Israel's ZIM Sees No Red Sea Sailings in 2025 Amid Security Risks
    May 21
    ZIM has announced that it will not resume transits through the Red Sea due to security concerns.
  2. Houthis Announce Maritime Blockade of Israeli Port of Haifa
    May 21
    The Houthi movement warns ships bound for Haifa will be targeted.
  3. Suez Canal Offers 15% Rebate to Lure Back Boxships Amid Red Sea Calm
    May 13
    The Suez Canal Authority has announced a 15% rebate on transit dues for container ships of 130,000 tonnes or more.
  4. Freight Rates at Risk if Container Lines Switch to Red Sea Route: Xeneta
    May 09
    Xeneta says a full return of container ships to the Red Sea following a US-Houthi ceasefire could trigger a global collapse in freight rates.
  5. CMA CGM Keen to Make Full Return to Suez Canal Transits
    May 08
    Executives from CMA CGM and the Suez Canal Authority held talks this week to explore a full return to Suez Canal transits.

Decarbonisation and Alternative Marine Fuels & Power More

  1. ABS Approves First US Liquefied CO2 Barge Design
    May 23
    The approval supports the growing demand for maritime transportation of CO2.
  2. B24 Still Dominates Asian Biofuel Market as B30 Faces Supplier Pushback
    May 23
    Some suppliers remain cautious about switching to B30 due to concerns over fuel stability, performance, and specification guarantees, sources tell Ship & Bunker.
  3. Finnlines Launches Low-Carbon Shipment Service for Customers
    May 22
    Finnlines will offer customers to ship cargo on vessels powered by biofuels or running entirely on electricity.
  4. Rotterdam Looks to Dominate Hydrogen Shipping
    May 22
    Rotterdam prepares for hydrogen-fuelled ships set to enter service in 2028.
  5. EU Awards Nearly €1 Billion for Hydrogen Projects with Shipping Included
    May 22
    Three Norwegian maritime hydrogen projects have been shortlisted for grants.

Latest Bunker Prices See All Bunker Prices

VLSFO MGO IFO380
$/mt +/- $/mt +/- $/mt +/-
Global 4 Ports Average 494.50 4.50 641.00 6.00 425.50 7.00
Global 20 Ports Average 536.50 3.50 712.50 1.50 462.50 3.50
Global Average Bunker Price 571.00 2.00 758.50 2.50 480.50 3.00
Singapore 522.50 7.00 612.50 7.50 449.50 10.50
Rotterdam 478.00 2.50 620.00 4.00 428.50 4.50
Fujairah 508.50 6.50 711.00 5.00 422.50 10.50
Houston 468.50 2.00 620.50 6.50 401.50 1.50
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Hong Kong 531.00 1.00 618.00 7.00 456.50 8.00
Istanbul 626.00 7.50 726.00 4.50 536.50 6.50
LA / LB 567.50 1.50 684.00 4.50 476.00 9.50
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