Bunker Fuel Market: Introduction
The global bunker fuel
market was valued at US$ 143.97 Bn in 2018 and
is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 2.5% during
the forecast period. Based on fuel, the High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO) segment
held a dominant share of the global bunker fuel market in 2018, as
HSFO is a widely used bunker fuel by fleet owners due to its lower price than
other types of fuels. However, implementation of the IMO 2020 regulation
is expected to restrict the use of HSFO owing to the high sulfur content. The
new global limits on sulfur content for marine fuels are estimated to
significantly impact bunker fuel market.
In terms of
seller, the leading independent sellers segment accounted for a dominant share
of the global bunker fuel market in 2018. Leading independent distributors have
well-established setup that includes blending facility, storage terminals, and
own physical assets. Based on application, the tanker fleet segment constituted
prominent share of the global bunker fuel market in 2018, due
to the rise in demand for crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals, and liquid
raw material in various regions. The tanker fleet segment comprises specialized
purpose-built vessels designed to carry liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or
liquefied natural gas (LNG) under pressure. The bunker fuel market in Asia
Pacific is likely to expand at a substantial pace during the forecast period,
owing to rapid urbanization and industrialization in the region.
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Key Drivers of Bunker Fuel Market
Rise in
international seaborne trade is boosting the global bunker fuel market. The
global seaborne trade is performing well, supported by the upswing in the world
economy. Seaborne trade leads to shipping, intercontinental trade, bulk
transport of raw materials, and import/export of affordable food and
manufactured goods. Increase in offshore exploration and production, due to the
rise in demand for resources such as crude oil, coal, steel, and iron, is
estimated to propel the demand for bunker fuel in the near future. Rapid
technological development has boosted oil & gas exploration activities at
deep offshore locations and other marginal oil & gas fields.
Companies
supplying bunker fuel have strategically opened bunkering divisions in ports
that are close to major offshore hydrocarbon basins, as bunkering requirements
are significantly high for some offshore support vessels. Thus, growth in
offshore exploration and production activities is projected to drive the global
bunker fuel market in the near future.
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Asia Pacific Offers Lucrative
Opportunities in Bunker Fuel Market
Asia
Pacific is anticipated to be a highly attractive region of the global bunker
fuel market during the forecast period, due to rapid industrialization and
urbanization in the region, especially in countries such as China, India, and
Japan. Furthermore, ports in China account for nearly a third of global
container traffic. The country has the largest merchant fleet in the world in
terms of number of ships. However, Singapore dominates the bunker fuel market
in Asia. Around 48 million metric
tons to 50 million metric tons of bunker
fuel were sold in Singapore in 2018, making
it the world’s largest bunkering hub. The country dominates the market due to
its vast commercial storage capacity and fuel blending capabilities.
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Major Developments in Bunker Fuel
Market
In March
2019, BP Marine announced that it would begin to retail low
sulfur bunker fuel that meets new MARPOL regulations that limit the sulfur
content of marine fuels. The company is introducing a new very low sulfur fuel
oil (VLSFO), with maximum 0.5% sulfur content, following successful sea trials
with fuel manufactured and supplied in the Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Antwerp (ARA)
and Singapore hubs.
In October
2019, Total launched its first large liquefied natural gas
(LNG) bunker vessel. The bunker vessel is expected to operate in Northern
Europe and supply LNG to commercial vessels. The use of LNG sharply reduces
emissions from ships, resulting in significant improvement in air quality,
particularly for communities in coastal areas and port cities.
Competition Landscape
The global
bunker fuel market is dominated by multinational as well as small players operating
across the globe. Prominent players operating in the global bunker fuel market
include Total,
Neste, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited,
BP., Saudi Arabian Oil Co., Gazprom, LUKOIL, BP Sinopec Marine Fuels, Chevron
U.S.A. Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell plc, World Fuel
Services Corporation., GAC, and BUNKER HOLDING.
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