AEGEAN BUNKERING SERVICES INC.

AEGEAN BUNKERING SERVICES INC. is part of Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc., a company that was known for its marine fuel logistics and marketing. Founded in 1995 by Dimitris Melissanidis and based in Piraeus, Greece, Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. provided a full spectrum of marine fuel services, including bunkering, lubricants, and other maritime-related activities. The company operated a fleet of bunkering vessels and supplied marine fuel to ships in various ports around the world.

The services provided by Aegean Bunkering included:

Bunkering Operations: Supplying fuel oil and marine gas oil directly to ships at sea or in port.

Lubricants Supply: Providing a range of marine lubricants and oils to shipping companies.

Logistics and Storage: Offering fuel storage and distribution solutions.

The company had a global footprint, with operations spanning across numerous strategic locations worldwide.

However, Aegean Marine Petroleum Network faced significant financial difficulties and challenges related to accounting discrepancies. In late 2018, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mercuria Energy Group, a global energy and commodity trading company, later acquired substantial parts of its business.

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