Overview
- Local and industry sources say Gwadar supplied 2,500 metric tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) to the LNG vessel ENUGU in what is described as the port’s first international bunkering operation.
- Sources attribute the operation to a public–private effort led by the National Logistics Corporation working with energy trader Vitol and Gwadar port authorities.
- The fuel is reported to have been produced domestically by Cnergyico PK Limited, which would mark local production meeting International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur standards if independently confirmed.
- Coverage stresses this is a developing claim with limited independent verification and that repeat operations, regulatory oversight, and commercial uptake will be needed to establish a sustained bunkering service.
- Observers say a verified, regular bunkering capability at Gwadar could create new maritime revenue, support Pakistan’s blue-economy goals, and offer an alternative refuelling option for ships using Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean routes.