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Brightoil: Independent non-executive Directors leave over audit review

Three Directors came to a view that they were unable to discharge their function and duties, says company.
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The Independent non-executive Directors of Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited (Brightoil) has left the company over issues with its audit process, it said on Friday (28 June).

Brightoil is in the process of reviewing its accounts in preparation for the release of its financial statements; the company’s shares have been suspended since 3 October 2017 pending release of its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2017.

“The Resigned Directors came to a view that they were unable to discharge their function and duties as independent non-executive Directors and their duties as requested by the Board to conduct the independent review of matters leading to the delay in provision of information or documentation to the auditor and/or completion of the audit, which was commenced in September 2017 (the “Review”),” said a statement from Brightoil.

“They formed the view that the management of the Company has not taken positive steps to comply with their request for documents and/or information and has not provided sufficient funding to pay for professional fees in relation to the Review.

“In addition, the Resigned Directors held the view that material information about the Company was not provided to them in a timely manner, including that they were only informed of the winding-up petition filed against the Company on 17 May 2019 (as disclosed in the Company’s announcement dated 11 June 2019) on 6 June 2019.”

The Board of Brightoil, meanwhile, replied it does not agree with the view held by the Resigned Directors, including their criticism of the management of the company.

“The Board acknowledges that the Company is currently facing a number of internal and external challenges, including change in directorship, litigation, financial restructuring, insufficient manpower to handle all information requests, but the Company will continue to adapt to the changing environment and create value to shareholders,” it states.

“The Board believes that the Company has complied with the requirements of the Listing Rules and Corporate Governance Code, and that the management of the Company provides information to all Directors to enable them to discharge their duties to the best of their ability.”

Brightoil is facing issues regarding winding-up petitions at Hong Kong and Singapore, and the sale of vessels by creditors.

Related: Brightoil receives trading resumption conditions from HKSE
Related: Brightoil: Update on suspension of trading

A chronologically organised list of articles concerning Brightoil’s potential debt reorganization is below:

Related: Dr Sit Kwong Lam returns to Brightoil as Strategic Adviser
Related: Brightoil Petroleum announces new Chairman and acting CEO
Related: Brightoil former Chairman undertook $1.4 billion in personal guarantees
Related: Official: Dr Sit Kwong Lam leaves Brightoil Petroleum Holdings
Related: Hong Kong High Court issues bankruptcy order against Brightoil Chairman
Related: Brightoil aggregate debt has reached approximately $1.9 billion, it updates
Related: Brightoil creditor claims amount to US $250 million, potential debt reorganisation
Related: Brightoil to defend against winding up petition at Hong Kong court
Related: Singapore: Brightoil to apply for six-month moratorium order at High Court
Related: Brightoil oilfield project secures USD $700 million CNOOC funding
Related: Brightoil: Plans to sell Zhoushan oil storage terminal, 15 vessels
Related: Shell to offload crude oil cargo from arrested “Brightoil Lion” tanker
Related: Brightoil VLCC and Aframax tanker arrested at Singapore port
Related: Singapore: Players to get fuel oil cargoes back from Brightoil bunker tankers
Related: Singapore: Petrolimex v Brightoil case progresses to Pre Trial Conference
Related: Singapore: Brightoil bunker creditor list growing with new firms
Related: Singapore: Petrolimex owed over USD $30 million by Brightoil
Related: Brightoil signals return to the shipping sector, starts reorganisation of debt
Related: Singapore: Brightoil bunker tanker fleet placed under Sheriff’s arrest
Related: Singapore: Toyota Tsusho Corporation seeking $21 million from Brightoil
Related: Qatar National Bank seeks USD $21.59 million debt from Brightoil

Published: 1 July, 2019
 

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China: Chimbusco completes first bonded B24 bunkering operation in Shenzhen

Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) completed the operation after supplying 1,300 mt of B24 marine biofuel oil for “Xin Chi Wan” vessel, at Shekou Container Terminal.
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China: Chimbusco completes first bonded B24 bunkering operation in Shenzhen

Zhuhai Chimbusco Petroleum Co Ltd (Chimbusco Zhuhai), a subsidiary of China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) (Chimbusco), on Monday (6 July) said the company completed its first bunkering operation since receiving its local licence in Shenzhen. 

Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) completed the operation after supplying 1,300 metric tonnes (mt) of B24 marine biofuel oil for the Xin Chi Wan vessel, owned by COSCO Shipping Group, at the Shekou Container Terminal in Shenzhen.

The operation adopted the “cross-customs direct supply bunkering” model with the cooperation of Shenzhen and Gongbei Customs and maritime authorities.

Looking ahead, Chimbusco Marine Bunker (Shenzhen) said it will build on its local licensing and policy advantages to expand its bonded marine fuel bunkering business in Shenzhen.

The company plans to optimise its bunkering processes and improve service quality to help strengthen the city’s bonded marine fuel supply capabilities while supporting the shipping industry’s green transition.

 

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Published: 8 July, 2026

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US reinstates Iran oil sanctions, orders wind-down by 17 July

US has revoked a licence permitting the purchase of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products, with the restrictions taking effect immediately.
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The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday (7 July) revoked a licence that had temporarily authorised transactions involving crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products of Iranian origin.

Under the new licence, the purchase of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products is prohibited with immediate effect.

The latest licence replaces an authorisation issued on 22 June, which had been scheduled to remain in force until 21 August. The previous authorisation permitted the bunkering of vessels engaged in the approved transactions.

Parties that entered into contracts for Iranian oil during the period in which the authorisation was in effect have until 17 July to wind down Iran-related transactions.

 

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Published: 8 July, 2026

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Russian court orders marine fuel supplier Transbunker assets transferred to state

A Moscow court has reportedly ordered the transfer of assets belonging to Russian marine fuel supplier Transbunker to state ownership.
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A Moscow court has reportedly ordered the transfer of assets belonging to Russian marine fuel supplier Transbunker to state ownership.

This comes following a lawsuit alleging the company was illegally controlled through offshore corporate structures, according to The Moscow Times. 

The ruling grants the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office’s claims in full and takes immediate effect. Prosecutors argued that Transbunker, one of Russia’s largest marine fuel suppliers, was subject to restrictions on foreign ownership because the companies within the group qualify as strategic enterprises. 

The case targets Transbunker founders Iosif Sandler and Sergei Pugachev, both Cypriot citizens, along with Transbunker Management CEO Yelena Zavyalova. 

Prosecutors alleged the founders concealed control of the group through offshore entities in jurisdictions including Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands, while transferring profits abroad. Authorities claim RUB 19.3 billion (USD 247 million) has been moved out of Russia since 2020.

Founded in 1991, Transbunker has developed a nationwide marine fuel supply network serving Russian ports in the Baltic, Black Sea and Far East. The group owns fuel terminals in Novorossiysk, Vanino, Sakhalin and the Leningrad region, among other assets.

 

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Published: 8 July, 2026

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