TFG Marine Expanded Global Fleet Metering Coverage
The company has deployed mass flow meter systems across over 90 percent of its international bunker fleet.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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TFG Marine has reached a significant milestone by equipping more than 90% of its global bunker fleet with ISO 22192-certified mass flow meter (MFM) systems. This move is part of the company's broader digitalization effort to enhance the transparency and precision of fuel measurement.
Why it matters
The integration of these systems aims to resolve long-standing industry challenges regarding the accuracy of bunker quantity reporting. By standardizing measurement technology, the company seeks to provide greater accountability and consistency for maritime fuel transactions.
TFG Marine has completed three MFM installations on the US Gulf Coast within the last two months alone. These deployments follow the company's previous integration of MFM systems on vessels such as the Buffalo B414, Buffalo B304, and the Buffalo 404.
The players
TFG Marine
TFG Marine is a global marine fuel supplier and joint venture established by Trafigura, Frontline, and Golden Ocean Group.
Storholmen
The Storholmen is a bunker barge currently utilized by the company for marine fuel delivery operations.
The details
The recent installation on the bunker barge Storholmen marks the latest advancement in TFG Marine's digitalization program. Each new deployment utilizes ISO 22192-certified hardware to ensure that fuel quantities are measured with standardized, verifiable precision.
Timeline
TFG Marine installed an MFM on the Buffalo 404 in 2025.
Three MFM deployments occurred on the US Gulf Coast between August and October 2026.
TFG Marine announced the Storholmen installation on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
This rollout accelerates the industry-wide transition toward digitized fuel measurement, effectively setting a new standard for transparency in bunkering. By rapidly upgrading its fleet, TFG Marine positions itself to capture greater market share by offering the verification accuracy that major shipping lines now prioritize.
For shipping operators and clients, these installations translate to reduced discrepancies in fuel delivery volumes and improved billing accuracy. Customers can expect greater consistency in the quantities of marine fuel supplied across the company's international network.
The takeaway
Reliable measurement technology is transforming the bunkering sector by replacing manual calculation methods with standardized digital systems. Industry participants can expect these automated metering tools to become the baseline requirement for maintaining commercial credibility in fuel supply chains.
Further reading
For more on industry fuel standards, visit our Oil and Gas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Manifold Times.
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