Seascale Energy has appointed industry veteran Soo Yong Koo as Business Development Director at its Singapore hub. Bringing over 25 years of experience from companies like Trafigura and BP, Soo Yong will help clients navigate complex fuel regulations and support the company’s growth across Asia.
Singapore | July 10, 2026 – Seascale Energy has strengthened its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Soo Yong Koo as Business Development Director, based out of the company’s regional hub in Singapore.
Bringing more than 25 years of extensive experience across the international maritime and energy trading sectors, Soo Yong boasts deep expertise spanning marine fuels, commercial leadership, and customer relationship management. Throughout her distinguished career, she has held senior commercial roles at several prominent global trading and shipping houses, including Trafigura, Mabanaft, and BP.
Her robust background covers both physical bunker operations and international sales, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the entire marine fuels value chain and the shifting operational demands of modern shipowners and charterers.
Active Industry Leadership and Strategic Focus
Beyond her corporate achievements, Soo Yong is a well-recognized and active contributor to the advancement of the marine fuels sector. Her industry footprint includes serving as:
- A Board Member of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), Asia
- A member of the Working Group for Marine Fuels under the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)
- A member of the Singapore Shipping Association’s (SSA) Marine Fuels Committee
In her new role at Seascale Energy, Soo Yong will concentrate on driving customer growth, forging robust commercial partnerships, and supporting clients as they navigate an increasingly complex global fuel regulatory landscape. Her multi-faceted background across both conventional and emerging marine fuels aligns directly with the company’s core mission to deliver transparent, scalable, and future-ready procurement solutions.
“Soo Yong is highly respected in marine fuels, with 25 years of commercial and operational experience and a strong industry footprint across the IBIA, SCIC and SSA,” said Peter Grünwaldt and Olivier Josse, Co-CEOs of Seascale Energy. “Her appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening how we serve customers in Asia and beyond as the fuels landscape continues to evolve.”
Seascale Energy: Powering Progress in Marine Energy
Seascale Energy is a formidable new force in the marine fuel landscape, born from the strategic union of two global maritime leaders: Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and Hafnia. As a joint venture, it integrates Cargill’s Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance to redefine the global standards of fuel sourcing, procurement, and delivery.
The organization is dedicated to delivering unparalleled cost efficiencies and transparency through consolidated purchasing volumes and an expansive global port network. Leveraging the trading strength and operational excellence of its parent companies, Seascale Energy provides shipowners and charterers with data-driven insights and expert guidance on complex fuel regulations. Led by Co-CEOs Olivier Josse and Peter Grünwaldt, the company operates with a global team across Singapore, Geneva, Copenhagen, and Houston, focusing on reducing costs and accelerating the industry’s path toward decarbonization.
Source: Seascale Energy