Regulation & Emissions
Alkagesta-backed Clean Caspian completes first oil spill research phase
The environmental research start-up will refine two formulations and extend testing following initial laboratory validation.
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Commodity Trading
Alkavex reports participation in three Shanghai steel and metals exhibitions
Alkagesta’s steel trading arm met producers, traders and logistics providers during a four-day programme at China International Steel Week.
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Oil & Freight Markets
CNOOC renews Worley framework for UK North Sea fields for five years
The renewed agreement covers work at Scott, Buzzard and Golden Eagle, ranging from equipment replacement to decommissioning services.
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Commodity Trading
NeuConnect advances converter station fit-out in UK and Germany
Mechanical and electrical installation is progressing at both ends of the planned 1.4 GW electricity link, which is expected to enter service by 2028.
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Commodity Trading
Offshore energy insurers face margin pressure as premiums barely rise
IUMI warns that growing investment and increasingly complex energy infrastructure are adding risks while competition constrains insurance pricing.
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Bunkering & Marine Fuels
IMO sub-committee finalises revised methanol fuel safety guidelines
The revisions cover fuel tank positioning, ventilation and bunkering, while work continues on low-flashpoint fuels and onboard carbon capture.
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Bunkering & Marine Fuels
Omega Subsea signs five-year ROV deal for NKT Eleonora
The agreement extends Omega Subsea’s support to a second NKT cable-laying vessel as it expands its equipment fleet and workforce.
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Oil & Freight Markets
Eni secures Sapukala exploration block offshore Indonesia
The award gives Eni a 100% interest in deepwater acreage near existing holdings and planned gas developments in the Kutei Basin.
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Oil & Freight Markets
Sincere Navigation agrees $38.5m purchase of 2019-built kamsarmax
The Taiwanese shipowner is adding a dry bulk vessel after selling older bulk and crude tanker tonnage this year.
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Oil & Freight Markets
Rio Tinto sells final two owned newcastlemaxes to Yasa
The Turkish shipowner has acquired five vessels from Rio Tinto’s eight-ship disposal programme, expanding its large bulker fleet.
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Oil & Freight Markets
Precious Shipping fixes Sunisa Naree to PACC Line for up to 13 months
The Thai shipowner has agreed another index-linked ultramax charter as it renews its dry bulk fleet and adds tanker exposure.
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Med Shipping & Registries
Dajin chooses Ulstein HX122 design for move into offshore installation
The offshore wind foundation supplier aims to combine manufacturing and transport with installation services using a multi-purpose vessel.
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Regulation & Emissions
McAllister adds low-emission tug ahead of Port Everglades deployment
The Maine-built Mary McAllister will first work in Baltimore before moving to its Florida homeport.
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Med Shipping & Registries
Birdon starts unmanned vessel construction for US Navy competition
The Australian-owned engineering firm is working with C&C Marine and Mythos AI to build vessels at a rate of one every two months.
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Regulation & Emissions
Stena orders two battery-ready E-Flexer ferries at CMI Weihai
The ships are due to join Stena Line’s Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route in 2030, with space reserved for future battery installations.
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Oil & Freight Markets
European diesel squeeze draws long-haul imports as Rhine transport falters
Alkagesta’s September 2026 market review links tight diesel supplies and elevated margins to refinery disruption, depleted stocks and inland freight constraints.
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