Houston is the centre of the US Gulf Coast bunker market and the primary fuel stop for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. The port's significance is refinery-driven: the Houston area hosts one of the largest concentrations of refining capacity in the world, giving the bunker market deep access to locally produced product.
Port of Houston Authority; USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Houston. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Houston Ship Channel anchorages, Galveston Bay, Bolivar Roads
Bunker deliveries take place along the long, narrow Ship Channel connecting Galveston Bay to the inner Houston port. Barges operate up and down the channel serving vessels at various berths and anchorages. This narrow-waterway structure imposes some operational constraints but also means product access is extremely convenient.
With massive refining capacity in the Houston-Corpus Christi region, locally produced VLSFO and LSMGO are standard. The Gulf Coast is also a major source of marine residual fuel globally — product produced here is often shipped to other bunker hubs.
Inside North American ECA, so low-sulphur fuel is the norm. USCG sector supervision applies. Nomination typically 3-5 days.
Hurricane season (June-November) periodically closes the port for multi-day periods. Fog in winter can reduce visibility and delay operations.
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