Supplier focused on supplying ECA Fuels and Providing Compliance Solutions for 2020 Regulations GCC Bunkers seeks to establish itself as a leader in developing compliance solutions for the IMO global sulfur cap in 2020 and is operated by principals Mark VandeVoorde and John Mafrige. Longer term, GCC is actively evaluating several processing or manufacturing opportunities for post 2020 bunker fuels to be produced in Texas. The Company has secured working capital funding from a Texas-based private equity group and has entered into agreements for physical marine fuels storage at Texas International Terminals in Galveston, beginning July, 2017. GCC Bunkers will begin physical supply of marine fuel in the Houston and Galveston area in late May, 2017. The Company will primarily focus on the supply of ECA compliant low sulfur marine fuels, immediately offering DMA 0.10% sulfur gasoil, and RMD 80 0.10% sulfur fuel oil starting in July. In addition, GCC will offer all other standard specification marine fuels to ship owners, operators, and charterers, calling in Houston and Galveston area. Mark VandeVoorde is a highly regarded industry veteran with almost 30 years of experience gained at Chemoil, FAMM, Chevron and Bomin. He is returning to marine fuels after a four-year gap during which he worked in project development in the chemical industry. “It’s great to be back. The next few years will see massive disruption in the bunker industry. GCC will be a solution provider for bunker purchasers looking for consistent, compliant ECA fuel supply in the US Gulf Coast, both now and post 2020. The need to create quality supply solutions for the new IMO regulations is an exciting opportunity”, commented Mark VandeVoorde. John Mafrige comes to the marine fuel industry with 25 years of success in both corporate investments and executive management within the energy, alternative energy, fuel products and petrochemical industries. In addition, John brings with him his in-depth knowledge and experience in the profitable development of new technology enterprises that can turn disruptive market change into opportunity. “One has to think, that any viable solution to the issues presented by the 2020 IMO specification change will involve both new approaches and new fuel supply options. We plan for GCC Bunkers to be at the forefront of these efforts”, said John Mafrige. GCC Bunkers is ready to receive your requirements for ECA compliant fuels and all other marine fuel grades for delivery with immediate effect.