Sign up
Log in Sign up
Tue 7 Jul 2009 09:23

1.26 million tonne fuel oil tender announced


State oil firm seeks high and low sulphur cargoes for delivery between August and November.

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has issued a tender to purchase 910,000 tonnes of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) and 350,000 tonnes of low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) for delivery between August and November, Reuters reports.

Pakistan's leading oil marketer is said to be seeking supply bids for twelve 65,000-tonne cargoes of high sulphur fuel oil, with the option to buy a further two similar-sized cargoes, for delivery between the months of August and October.

Meanwhile, the low sulphur fuel oil requirement comprises a firm delivery of five 50,000-tonne cargoes with the option to buy an aditional two cargoes of the same size for delivery between September and November.

The tender is scheduled to close on July 15th.

Last month PSO issued a tender for the purchase of up to 520,000 metric tonnes of high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) and 200,000 tonnes of low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) between July and September.

The company was seeking supply bids for 390,000 tonnes of high sulphur fuel oil, with the option to buy an additional 130,000 tonnes. The product would be supplied in six batches of 65,000 tonnes with two further batches under optional delivery for the same amount.

As for low sulphur fuel, the requirement was for a firm delivery of 100,000 tonnes with the option to buy an aditional 100,000 tonnes.

The bidding was held in Karachi on July 1st.

European Union member state flags. Danish Shipping calls for EU to invest ETS revenues in green marine fuel production  

Industry body welcomes Commission's sustainable transport plan but urges concrete action on funding.
Illustration of green fuel production for ships and aircraft. Transport & Environment welcomes STIP but warns action needed by 2026 to secure e-fuels leadership  

EU transport plan takes steps to boost green fuel production for ships and planes.
Graphic announcing release of DNV Maritime Nuclear Propulsion White Paper. DNV claims nuclear propulsion could offer viable route to maritime decarbonisation  

Classification society publishes white paper examining technological, regulatory, and commercial challenges facing nuclear-powered merchant vessels.
Signatories of European Nuclear Maritime Cooperation Declaration. European nuclear declaration signed for maritime decarbonisation  

Over 30 companies sign cooperation agreement to advance small modular reactor technologies for shipping.
Victrol Omega vessel. Peninsula operates Omega barge for fuel supply in Belgian North Sea  

Victrol vessel said to be the only estuary barge of its size serving Belgian North Sea ports.
Sonan Energy Panama logo with white background. Sonan Energy Panama unveils new logo as part of sustainable energy transition  

Bunker firm introduces redesigned brand identity reflecting shift towards cleaner energy solutions.
Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line. Stena Line to acquire Wasaline ferry operations in Baltic Sea expansion  

Swedish ferry operator signs deal to take over Umeå–Vaasa route with bio-LNG-powered vessel.
Arriva Shipping vessel Norbris. Berg Propulsion secures second Arriva retrofit after 10% fuel savings confirmed  

Norwegian shipowner orders second propulsion upgrade following verified efficiency gains on general cargo vessel Norjarl.
Dorthe Bendtsen and Anders Grønborg. Bunker Holding to absorb Baseblue into KPI OceanConnect by April 2026  

Integration follows earlier Hong Kong merger and aims to streamline operations and strengthen regional teams.
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) new logo. CPN unveils new brand identity after 34 years in marine fuel supply  

Hong Kong bunker supplier launches rebrand centered on 'continuous evolution' and sustainable fuel solutions.




 Recommended