(George Allison’s post from the UKDJ on 01March 2025.)
Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease supplying fuel to U.S. military forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.
In a strongly worded statement, the company criticised
a televised event involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D.
Vance, referring to it as the “biggest shitshow ever presented live on TV.”
Haltbakk Bunkers praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his
restraint, accusing the U.S. of “putting on a backstabbing TV show” and
declaring that the spectacle “made us sick.”
As a result, the company stated: “We have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports. No Fuel to Americans!” Haltbakk Bunkers also urged Norwegians and Europeans to follow their lead, concluding their statement with the slogan “Slava Ukraina” in support of Ukraine.
US Nuclear Submarine USS Delaware Ran Out of Gas
Marine fueling company Haltbakk Bunkers is now
refusing service to US Navy vessels in response to the Zelensky meeting
yesterday. The company posted on Facebook they encourage all Norwegians and
Europeans to follow their example in boycotting the US.
Currently one of the first casualties of the ban
may have been USS Delaware, a Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine which had
to turn back trying to refuel in Norway today. Haltbakk Bunkers has announced
it will cease supplying fuel to all U.S. military forces in Norway and American
ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S.
policy towards Ukraine.
Who is Haltbakk Bunkers?
Haltbakk Bunkers is a Norwegian fuel supplier that
provides marine fuel for shipping and military operations. Based in
Kristiansund, Norway, the company specialises in bunkering services for vessels
operating in Norwegian waters, offering fuel logistics and distribution for
both civilian and military customers.
Haltbakk Bunkers plays a significant role in
Norway’s maritime industry, supplying fuel to vessels calling at Norwegian
ports, including NATO and allied forces. The decision to cut off the U.S.
military could have logistical implications for American naval operations in
the region. Norway is a key NATO member and frequently hosts U.S. and allied
forces for joint exercises and Arctic defence operations.
This announcement raises questions about the broader European stance on U.S. policy towards Ukraine and whether other businesses or governments might take similar actions. It also highlights how private companies in Europe are responding independently to geopolitical developments. The U.S. has not yet responded to the decision, and it remains to be seen whether this will affect fuel supply chains for American forces operating in Norway and the North Atlantic region.
