Houston, USA – July 11, 2025 – Global marine fuel supplier TFG Marine has reached a pivotal milestone in its digitalization and transparency drive with the installation of an ISO 22192-compliant mass flow meter (MFM) on the Buffalo 404. This bunkering barge, operating under time charter from Buffalo Marine Service Inc., is now the first ISO-certified MFM-equipped bunkering vessel in the U.S. Gulf—setting a new benchmark for accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency in regional marine fuel deliveries.
Table of Contents
Raising the Bar for US Gulf Bunkering
The deployment of an ISO 22192-certified MFM on the Buffalo 404 is a game-changer for bunkering in the U.S. Gulf. ISO 22192 is the international standard governing marine fuel transfers using Coriolis mass flow meters, ensuring precise, consistent measurements. Unlike traditional volumetric methods—often prone to discrepancies from temperature, pressure, and human error—MFM systems offer shipowners guaranteed quantities, fewer disputes, and enhanced transactional confidence.
Reinforcing Strategic US Gulf Expansion
This technological milestone follows TFG Marine’s May 2025 announcement expanding its operational footprint in the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it assumed responsibility for ex-pipe bunker fuel deliveries at the Enterprise Houston Terminal. That move strategically positioned TFG Marine at the center of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, strengthening its ability to supply VLSFO, MGO, and HSFO across a region vital to global shipping and refining networks.
The combination of strategic terminal access and cutting-edge metering technology reinforces TFG Marine’s broader goal: modernizing and optimizing bunker fuel supply chains across North America and globally.
TFG Marine’s Commitment to Global MFM Adoption
This installation forms part of TFG Marine’s bold strategy to equip nearly 90% of its global bunkering fleet with MFMs by 2026. The company has already achieved over 60% fleet coverage, showcasing its leadership in modern fuel logistics.
Kenneth Dam, Global Head of Bunkering at TFG Marine, emphasized the significance of this ongoing investment: “Our continued investment in mass flow meter technology underlines our commitment to leading the modernization of marine fuel supply chains. I’m proud that more than 60 percent of our barge fleet already deploys mass flow meters, and we continue to build on this.”
Kenneth Dam added, “By ensuring greater accuracy in delivered quantities and eliminating manual measurement discrepancies, we’re helping to create a more transparent, reliable and efficient bunkering process for shipowners and operators globally.“
Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency Across Supply Chains
The widespread adoption of MFMs is increasingly viewed as essential to improving data integrity, reducing operational risk, and strengthening trust in marine fuel transactions. In markets such as Singapore, mandatory MFM use has significantly reduced disputes and enhanced delivery speed and transparency.
TFG Marine’s move to bring this technology to the U.S. Gulf is expected to drive similar improvements and reinforce the company’s role as a pioneer in fuel supply digitalization.
The company continues to work closely with suppliers, partners, and regulators worldwide to accelerate the adoption of ISO 22192-compliant systems, aligning with global efforts to digitize marine logistics and improve traceability throughout the shipping fuel value chain.
For more information on MFMs, and U.S. Gulf delivery, contact Aaron Garza, TFG Marine – U.S. Gulf Region.
About TFG Marine
TFG Marine is a global marine fuel supply and procurement company formed in 2020 as a joint venture between Trafigura Group Pte, Frontline Ltd, and Golden Ocean Group Ltd. The company supplies over 10 million metric tonnes of marine fuels per year across more than 30 key bunkering hub worldwide. TFG Marine is focused on delivering simplified, efficient, and transparent bunkering services services, leveraging a modern fleet and advanced digital systems to streamline the entire fuel procurement process.
Source TFG Marine