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Infographic: Mediterranean shifts to cleaner bunker fuels amid IMO's regulatory drive

From May 1, the UN agency will lower the sulfur limits for bunker fuels in the Mediterranean Emissions Control Area.

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From tariffs to OPEC+ output increase – how will Asia navigate through the changes?

The sweeping reciprocal tariffs announced by the United States in early April, followed by China's retaliatory levies on US imports, along with OPEC+'s decision to significantly increase output in May, have driven Platts Dated Brent to its lowest level since April 2021. As one of the largest oil-importing regions, Asia is poised to face substantial implications from these developments.In this episode of the Platts Oil Markets Podcast, Asia Energy Editor Sambit Mohanty discusses key themes that are likely to keep Asian oil markets on edge in the foreseeable future with Calvin Lee, head of Asia content, and Premasish Das, executive director at SP Global Commodity Insights.Also on: SpotifyApple Podcasts

Infographic: Global commodity markets react to US tariffs

Charting a new course: The global deal that aims to make shipping green

The International Maritime Organization recently agreed to a global deal to tackle shipping emissions after over a year of tense and fraught talks, with the US dramatically exiting discussions.The agreement includes mandatory marine fuel standards and a carbon trading mechanism. It will need to be adopted in October, but some countries still vocally oppose the measures.In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte speaks with Commodity Insights journalist Max LinEdmund Hughes from the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), and Georgios Kasimatis from DNV Maritime to gain insight into the complexities of these regulations and their implications for the decarbonization of the maritime sector.Also on: SpotifyApple Podcasts

Infographic: EU alternative aviation fuel mandates highlight synthetic fuel supply concerns

Fuel for Thought: Port fees on Chinese-built ships not seen revitalizing US shipbuilding industry

Low-carbon methanol awaits regulatory backing for transportation use

The global methanol market is seeing emerging demand for low-carbon transportation fuels, with particular focus on marine fuels, driven by a need to decarbonize global shipping without disrupting supply chains. While conventional methanol has a history of being used as a transportation fuel, there are many new technologies designed to produce methanol with lower carbon intensity than conventional, oil-based marine fuels. However, cost of production and supply availability remain barriers to adoption.Global research lead for methanol and derivatives Olivier Maronneaud and chemicals price reporter Andre Mikhail discuss methanol's potential as a low-carbon fuel, the current production landscape, and the need for effective regulation to bridge the cost gap between sustainable fuels and fossil.Links:International Methanol Producers and Consumers Association conferenceInternational Maritime Organization 83rd meetingeMethanol FOB Rotterdam $/mt FRGMD00Marine Fuel 0.5% FOB Spore Cargo $/mt AMFSA00

Fuelling change: May 1st Mediterranean Emissions Control Area and marine fuels

With the May 1st deadline for Mediterranean Emissions Control Area fast approaching, marine fuel suppliers and shipowners are bracing for impact. In this episode of the Oil Markets podcast, Rowan Staden-Coats is joined by Jan Kedzior and Tommy Petrou to discuss the different fuel options vessels have to comply with the upcoming sulfur emission regulations. What opportunity does this pose for compliant fuels like DMA marine gasoil and 0.1% ULSFO, and how will the demand for conventional fuel oil grades be impacted?Related stories:VLSFO cracks tumble to multi-month lows amid Med ECA zone shakeupMediterranean Hi-5 spreads narrow to near four-month lows on thin VLSFO demandTight supply pushes high-sulfur gasoil above ULSD in NWEEuropean 0.1%S gasoil tightens on Med demand, limited prompt NWE supplyAssessments:0.1% CIF Med gasoil - AAVJJ00CIF Mediterranean Marine Fuel 0.5% Cargo - MFCMM00FO 3.5%S CIF Med Cargo - PUAAY00

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