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Bunker Supplier in Barcelona
Bunkering at Barcelona is shaped by the port's ship operations ordinance: open-loop scrubbers are not permitted, and ships not on low-emission fuels run on MGO during manoeuvres and at berth.
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- Sulphur
- 0.10%, MGO in manoeuvres and at berth
- Scrubbers
- Open loop not permitted (ordinance, 2024)
- LNG
- 2025: 236,946 m³
- Products
- Fuel oil, MGO, marine lubricants
Bunkering in Barcelona
The ordinance the port announced in May 2024 brings together emission rules for anchorage, manoeuvres and berth. Black smoke is monitored on the Ringelmann scale and reported to the Capitanía Marítima. That is why the MGO calculation is made before the ship enters port.
On LNG, the port delivered 236,946 m³ in 2025. Of 547 operations, 447 were by truck and 100 by barge, and about 30% of cruise calls were by LNG-fuelled ships. The port plans a first methanol bunkering pilot in 2026.
Bunkering Process in Barcelona
Ship and Terminal
Ship type, terminal, ETA, grades and quantities. For a passenger ship, add the cruise schedule.
MGO Stock
A ship not on low-emission fuel runs on MGO during manoeuvres and at berth, so stock is planned accordingly.
Delivery
Delivery is by a local physical supplier. LNG needs separate planning.
Documents
The changeover time goes in the logbook, and the BDN is kept for three years and the sample for at least 12 months.
Bunkering Requirements in Barcelona
Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.
Port Ordinance
The ordinance announced in May 2024 does not permit open-loop scrubbers and reports black smoke to the Capitanía Marítima. Confirm entry into force and its reach at anchorage with your agent.
EU Rules
Directive 2016/802 applies 0.10% at berth and requires the changeover time in the logbook, with exemptions for ships at berth under two hours and ships on shore power. FuelEU Maritime covers ships above 5,000 GT calling at EU ports under any flag: well-to-wake GHG intensity must be 2% below the 2020 baseline in 2025 and 6% below in 2030.
Products and Quotes for Barcelona
We quote for fuel oil (including VLSFO), gas oil (MGO) and marine lubricants. For details see Fuel Oil and Gas Oil and Marine Oils.
Barcelona Bunker Supply: Common Questions
Can a scrubber be used at Barcelona?
The port ordinance does not permit open loop. Confirm the current scope with your agent.
How is LNG delivered at Barcelona?
Of 547 operations in 2025, 447 were by truck and 100 by barge.
Which fuel applies at berth in Barcelona?
The EU rule requires 0.10%. The port ordinance asks ships not on low-emission fuels to use MGO.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 4 November 2026.