Sahara Group starts physical bunkering in Mauritania

Energy conglomerate Sahara Group has launched physical bunker supply operations in Mauritania after receiving a bunkering licence from the Mauritanian government.

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The firm has chartered the 7,600-dwt bunker vessel FT Nervi to supply marine fuels, including VLSFO and MGO, to vessels operating in Mauritanian waters, Sahara Group said.

FT Nervi is currently positioned offshore Nouadhibou, the energy company added.

Earlier this month, bunker suppliers Peninsula and Minerva Bunkering also launched physical supply operations in Mauritania, West Africa.

By Aparupa Mazumder

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