Bunker Prices Up 36% in a YearWednesday, March 16, 2011 The price of bunker in Guatemala has increased 36% over the last 12 months. In March 2010, the cost per gallon was $ 1.79, reaching $ 2.45 in March 2011. Forum on Bunkering in PanamaWednesday, September 16, 2015 On 6 and 7 October industry representatives worldwide will gather together in Panama City to discuss issues such as the impact of the expanded canal on bunker operations. Representatives from the Maritime Chamber of Panama, the event organizer, said to Prensa.com that "... The aim this year is to unite the bunkering sector agencies, shipping companies and their service providers, and present the problems of the sector to the various authorities in the country ". Prospects for the Bunker Fuel Industry in PanamaThursday, April 26, 2012 The industry wants to make the country a regional center supply of the fuel. Representatives from the bunker fuel Industry, which moves about $1 billion, participated in "The Forum for Bunkering 2012" on Thursday in order to reflect on the changes that must be made after the Canal expansion and the arrival of postpanamax ships, said Joseph DiGeronimo, president of the Panamanian Maritime Chamber. Honduras Extends Bunker Fuel Power Generation ContractWednesday, June 1, 2011 The National Electricity Company will extend from 2 to 10 years the CECHSA company's contract . The Comercializadora de Energía Centroamericana de Honduras (CECHSA) has been criticized for not complying with the supply of 50MW of power via bunker fuel and for failing to initiate the construction of the plant which will use coal to produce 150 MWs. Panama: Fuel Consumption Up 4%Tuesday, February 21, 2017 In 2016 total consumption increased by 4% compared to 2015, mainly explained by an 18% increase in consumption of 95 octane gasoline and 12% in bunker C. Total consumption of gasoline, diesel, bunker C, liquefied petroleum gas and other fuels rose by 4% in 2016 compared to the previous year. In the case of gasoline, the highest increase was recorded in 95 octane, which increased by 18.5%, while consumption of regular gasoline or 91 octane fell by 3.6%. Tender: Fuel for Thermal Power PlantsMonday, February 5, 2018 Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica de Honduras is putting out to tender a supply of bunker fuel, diesel and lubricating oil for power generation in thermal power plants. Honduras Government Purchase LPN-100-003-2018: Fuel Tank Construction TenderTuesday, March 20, 2012 At an estimated cost of $16.3 million the Costa Rican Oil Refinery is putting out to tender the construction of tanks for storing bunker fuel and asphalt. Included in the works are: Energy Guatemala: Eleven Contracts AwardedThursday, April 14, 2016 Most of the contracts awarded by Eneguate and EEGSA were for generators using biomass and coal or bunker. According to data provided by Empresa Electrica de Guatemala (EEGs) eleven contracts were awarded to generators in the Open Tender 1-2016. Costa Rica: Inefficiency Adds $10 million to Electricity CostsWednesday, April 17, 2013 Delays in unloading a ship and specifications errors have forced the state electricity company, the ICE, to use diesel instead of bunker fuel to generate electricity. A boat containing bunker fuel for had to wait 11 days in Puerto Caldera before unloading. "The delay forced the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) to use diesel (much more expensive) to produce electricity during that time", reported Nacion.com. Panama Sells 7% More Bunker FuelThursday, October 27, 2016 Between January and August 2016, 2.5 million metric tons of marine fuel were sold, 7% more than in the same period in 2015. The biggest sales growth was recorded in January, with a rise of 17%. Although the increase between 2015 and 2016 is lower than that recorded between 2014 and 2015, "... Honduras Prohibit Electricity Generation with DieselMonday, November 28, 2011 In the span of next year, power generation by burning diesel will be prohibited by decree. The manager of the National Electricity Company (ENEE), Roberto Martinez Lozano added that within an estimated period of two years the ban will be extended to included power generation with bunker fuel. Panama Doubles Oil Storage CapacityFriday, April 15, 2011 The country is to invest $300 million in installing new storage tanks for bunker and other oil derivatives. The new tanks will enable Panama to double its storage capacity from 5 million barrels now to 10 million in 2014. Natural Gas as Energy Source for Costa RicaMonday, April 9, 2012 The two energy-related state enterprises are looking at replacing bunker fuel and diesel power generation plants and power used in public transport and freight, with natural gas. The state run Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), are awaiting the results of a study contracted with a Canadian company that will define the economic and technical feasibility of using natural gas as a substitute for diesel or bunker fuel. Guatemala: $ 1.000 Million for Coal-fired ElectricityTuesday, March 22, 2011 Eight sugar mills will invest that amount over the next 5 years in order to replace bunker with coal. Plans include increasing the 320 MW currently generated to 500 MW by 2016, according to Rodolfo MacDonald, manager of the Association of Independent Co-generators. Panama: Slight Improvement in Bunkering BusinessWednesday, April 19, 2017 In 2016 28.8 million barrels of fuel were sold to ships, which is 3.1 million barrels more than in the previous year. Figures from the Panama Maritime Authority indicate that most of the bunker fuel was marketed in the Pacific, with 23.8 million barrels, while the remaining 4.9 million barrels were shipped across the Atlantic. |
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