Rotterdam Market Report

Wed 17 Oct 2012, 12:20 GMT

Rotterdam Market Report

CRUDE:

WTI fluctuated on projections that US crude stockpiles climbed for a 2nd week and as two German lawmakers said the country is open to Spain seeking a precautionary credit line.

BARGE MARKET:

LS ex wharf - Offers: 651.

BUNKER MARKET:

Below numbers not applicable to prompt product.

Dutch time: 12:00 hours

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 - USD 622-624

Fuel oil 380 cst rmg 35 (LS 1,0) - USD 655-657

Marine Gas Oil .86/LS 0.1% - USD 1013-1015

Marine Gas oil dma LS 0.1% - USD 987-989.

MGO Netherlands Rotterdam (NL)


		WinGD to host webinar on methanol- and ethanol-flexible fuel engine technology Engine manufacturer will discuss market outlook, regulations and operational experience with alcohol-based marine fuels.

		Peninsula opens applications for 2026 graduate programmes in marine fuels trading Two-year scheme offers positions across six global locations starting in September, combining hands-on experience with structured development.

		Oilmar DMCC promotes Collin She to key account manager role She will lead strategic customer relationships and drive growth opportunities in Singapore and the wider region.

		Hong Kong completes first green methanol bunkering with CCS support China Classification Society provides technical oversight for methanol-fuelled vessel's inaugural Hong Kong refuelling operation.

		Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel VLGC capable of carrying ammonia The 93,000-cbm Areion can run on LPG or fuel oil and transport ammonia cargoes.

		RINA awards ISCC EU certification to OLT Offshore LNG Toscana for bio-LNG supply Certification enables bio-LNG use in the EU as a renewable fuel under RED II and RED III directives.

		WSC calls for safe maritime corridor as 20,000 seafarers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf Industry body urges IMO member states to establish safe passage and supply access.

		Auramarine to host webinar on ammonia as marine fuel in April Finnish firm will explore ammonia’s role in maritime decarbonisation at its third spring webinar.

		Green ammonia could reach cost parity with VLSFO and LNG by 2050, study finds WinGD and Envision Energy study projects green ammonia operational costs competitive with conventional marine fuels.

		Bureau Veritas verifies methane emissions on Brittany Ferries’ LNG vessels Verification enables ferry operator to report measured methane slip instead of regulatory default values.