2020 May 22

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

China extends IMO Ballast Water Management Convention to Hong Kong

Ships flagged to Hong Kong, China — the fourth largest flag administration in the world by shipping tonnage — will now have to apply the requirements of the treatyChina extends IMO Ballast Water Management Convention to Hong Kong

2020 May 20

https://www.reuters.com

Yamal LNG on fast boat to China as Northern route melts early

The first vessel to deliver a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Russia’s Yamal plant via the Northern Sea Route this year is on its way to ChinaYamal LNG on fast boat to China as Northern route melts early

2020 May 20

https://tass.com

First investments in future Arctic port exceed $5 million

The Belkomur project is a new railway route, which will connect industrially developed regions in Siberia and the Urals with ports in Russia’s north and north-westFirst investments in future Arctic port exceed $5 million

2020 May 19

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

European shipowners: Investments in making fleet greener will no longer be possible after COVID-19

Investments in the reduction of air emissions from ships would no longer be possible in a post coronavirus world...European shipowners: Investments in making fleet greener will no longer be possible after COVID-19

2020 May 18

https://www.econotimes.com

S. Korea, China Importing Cheaper Diesel to Russia

South Korea has started exporting diesel to Russia due to a quirk in the latter's tax system that makes it cheaper for Russians to import fuel than buy locally...S. Korea, China Importing Cheaper Diesel to Russia

2020 May 18

https://www.theepochtimes.com

US Sends Oil to Belarus, Seeking to Reduce Energy Dependence on Russia

Belarus has been seeking to diversify its oil supplies after Russia stopped shipping oil there when both countries failed to renegotiate the oil price for 2020...US Sends Oil to Belarus, Seeking to Reduce Energy Dependence on Russia