Hong Kong
A top bunkering port for South China. We arrange bunker supply, fuel storage and surveys in Hong Kong, where every litre of fuel is imported.
Hong Kong has no refinery, so all of its fuel arrives as imported products and is stored in terminals concentrated on Tsing Yi island. It is one of the busiest bunkering ports in the world, with demand of just over 5.1 million tonnes in 2024.
About one in five ocean-going ship calls are mainly for bunkering. The government is promoting LNG, methanol and biofuel bunkering and certified mass flow meters. We arrange supply through registered suppliers, source storage and appoint surveyors.
Rules for bunkers and terminals
The Buildings Department licenses oil storage installations. The Marine Department keeps the MARPOL Annex VI register of fuel suppliers and launched a voluntary Quality Bunker Operator Scheme in June 2026, which requires certified mass flow meters on bunker vessels.
What we arrange in Hong Kong
Platts assesses delivered Hong Kong bunker prices for 380 CST fuel oil and very low sulfur fuel oil.
- Bunker supply through registered suppliers
- Imported product storage on Tsing Yi
- Independent bunker surveys and sampling
- Tracking of South China port calls
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses oil terminals in Hong Kong?
The Buildings Department, under the Building (Oil Storage Installations) Regulations.
What is the Quality Bunker Operator Scheme?
A Marine Department scheme launched in June 2026 that recognises bunker vessels using certified mass flow meters.
Does Hong Kong refine fuel?
No. All fuel is imported and stored mainly on Tsing Yi.
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Send vessel, grade, quantity and timing. We will arrange supply and a survey in Hong Kong.