NYK says lessons from two years of operating its ammonia-fuelled tugboat will support the operation of its upcoming ammonia-fuelled gas carrier.

The MR2 product tanker is suitable for conversion to methanol propulsion in the future.

Christos Doulaveris has joined FLEX Commodities as general manager this month.

Draft safety guidelines would distinguish the two fuels for the first time, but keep them under one regime, with approval not due until June 2027.

The supplier is offering the grade for prompt delivery at a little over $80/mt below its VLSFO at the port.

The ethanol producer says the Houston operation shows its fuel can move from road blending into marine supply chains.

Meanwhile, Russia makes refinery output and other energy data off-limits to the press.

Higher bunker prices are putting greater pressure on shipowners to improve engine efficiency and control fuel consumption, CM Technologies say.

The report says sanctioned vessels are turning to the Russian flag as international pressure closes off access to traditional open registries.

The group has brought four companies under a single identity as it broadens its focus across the energy sector.