{
  "id": 14924944,
  "title": "Vitol to launch Asian LNG bunkering in late 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/vitol-to-launch-asian-lng-bunkering-in-late-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vitol-to-launch-asian-lng-bunkering-in-late-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vitol Bunkers, a marine fuel supplier, announced plans to commence physical LNG bunker deliveries in Singapore and other Asian markets later in 2026. This move follows the successful completion of sea trials for its 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel, Vivit Asia LNG. The company asserts that this new service is backed by a fully contracted regional supply chain. Additionally, Vitol has secured three more LNG bunkering vessels on order, with delivery expected in 2027. These new vessels will significantly expand Vitol's capacity, adding more than 50,000-cbm to its fleet. However, the specifics regarding other Asian ports Vitol intends to serve and the exact timing of its inaugural LNG bunker delivery remain undisclosed. Vitol highlighted that its long-term LNG supply arrangements and bio-LNG production capability will provide customers with the required scale, reach, and delivery capability to meet their needs across key marine markets.",
  "summary": "Marine fuel supplier Vitol Bunkers plans to start physical LNG bunker deliveries in Singapore and other Asian markets later this year. The announcement follows the completion of sea trials for its 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel, Vivit Asia LNG. Vitol Bunkers said the planned operations are “backed by a fully contracted regional supply chain”. It also ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}