Frontline and Golden Ocean Group invest in bunkering joint venture with Trafigura

Christian Fernsby ▼ | August 13, 2019

Frontline and Golden Ocean Group Limited announced that they have entered into a non-binding term sheet agreement with Trafigura Group to establish a global supplier of marine fuels.

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ontline and Golden Ocean will acquire 15 percent and 10 percent interests in the JV, respectively and Trafigura will contribute its existing physical bunkering activities to the JV.

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Subject to agreement on final terms, the JV is expected to commence operations in the third quarter of 2019, and will act as the exclusive purchaser of marine fuels for Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, as well as certain entities affiliated with Hemen Holding Ltd, Frontline and Golden Ocean’s largest shareholder. ■