Uni-Fuels Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with New Regional Office in Thailand

Uni-Fuels (NASDAQ: UFG) has established a new regional entity, Uni-Fuels Thailand, and opened a Bangkok office to strengthen its Southeast Asia operations.

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Uni-Fuels (NASDAQ: UFG) has established a new regional entity, Uni-Fuels Thailand, and opened a Bangkok office to strengthen its Southeast Asia operations.

The move aims to reinforce local supply capabilities, improve operational performance and responsiveness, and support growth across key regional shipping corridors. Poomin Vichitchaisilp will serve as Managing Director.

Argus Feb 23 session

-1.72% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – UFG

On Feb 23, the day this news came out, UFG closed 1.72% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 23 session.

Key Figures

Shelf registration capacity: $100,000,000 Revenue (6M 2025): $114,620,785 Revenue prior period: $74,192,974 +5 more

Shelf registration capacity

$100,000,000

Form F-3 shelf filed 2026-01-16 for securities offerings over time

Revenue (6M 2025)

$114,620,785

Unaudited revenues for six months ended June 30, 2025

Revenue prior period

$74,192,974

Revenues for six months ended June 30, 2024

Net income (6M 2025)

$90,987

Net income for six months ended June 30, 2025

Total assets

$30,904,055

Total assets as of June 30, 2025

Cash balance

$6,759,336

Cash as of June 30, 2025

Commercial paper proceeds

US$3,000,000

Gross proceeds from Commercial Paper Series 003 (UFU313)

Current share price

$1.16

Pre-news price with 24h change of 2.65%

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12

5 events

1. Feb 12

   Certification renewal

   24h Move

   +12.8%

   Renewal of ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS biofuel sustainability certifications.

2. Jan 20

   Compliance services expansion

   24h Move

   +2.5%

   Launch of EU Allowances support for EU ETS maritime compliance.

3. Jan 05

   Global expansion phase

   24h Move

   +87.6%

   Announcement of next phase of disciplined global expansion strategy.

4. Dec 10

   Three-year supply award

   24h Move

   +8.3%

   Letter of Award for three‑year marine fuel supply in Asia Pacific.

5. Nov 11

   New Cyprus office

   24h Move

   +1.9%

   Opening of Limassol office to strengthen European operations.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

iscc eu, iscc plus, red ii, eu ets, +3 more

7 terms

iscc eu regulatory

"renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications after completing its first"

ISCC EU is a certification system that verifies biomass, biofuels, recycled carbon and related supply chains meet the European Union’s sustainability and greenhouse‑gas rules. Think of it like an official inspection label or passport that lets a fuel or material be sold and counted toward EU renewable targets; for investors it signals regulatory compliance, market access, and reputational or legal risk reduction, which can affect demand, pricing and contract eligibility.

iscc plus regulatory

"renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications after completing its first"

ISCC PLUS is a third‑party sustainability certification that verifies raw materials and supply chains meet environmental and social criteria for renewable, recycled, or bio-based products. For investors, it signals that a product or supplier has traceable practices and reduced sustainability risks—like a food label for green claims—potentially affecting market access, regulatory compliance, and reputational value.

red ii regulatory

"traceable sustainable marine fuels in line with RED II, EU ETS and FuelEU"

RED II is the European Union’s updated Renewable Energy Directive that sets binding targets and rules for how renewable energy should be produced and used across electricity, heating, transport and fuels. For investors it functions like a rulebook that reshapes demand and costs for energy, biofuels and related industries by setting production mandates and sustainability criteria, which can change future revenues, compliance expenses and asset values.

eu ets regulatory

"in line with RED II, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime requirements."

A carbon market run across the European Union that limits total greenhouse gas emissions by issuing a shrinking number of tradable permits called allowances. Think of it as a market for tickets to pollute: companies must hold a ticket for each ton emitted, and the price of those tickets affects costs for energy- and pollution-heavy businesses, creates value for low-carbon assets, and influences investment decisions, risk assessments and profit forecasts.

eu allowances (euas) regulatory

"will offer EU Allowances (EUAs) to help shipowners and operators comply"

EU allowances (EUAs) are tradable permits issued by the European Union that give a company the right to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide (or its equivalent). Think of them like tickets or coupons for pollution that companies must hold to cover their emissions; their scarcity and price affect operating costs for energy- and industry-heavy firms and create a market that investors can trade or use to hedge regulatory risk. Changes in EUA prices can therefore influence profits, investment decisions, and the value of related financial instruments.

commercial paper financial

"offering of its 3M USD Commercial Paper Series 003 (UFU313) and raised"

Short-term IOUs issued by companies to raise cash quickly, sold to investors for a fixed, brief period (usually up to a few months) and repaid with interest at maturity. Think of it as a business borrowing from the public without putting up collateral, like a friend asking to borrow money for a few weeks with a promise to pay back a bit more. Investors watch commercial paper to gauge a company’s short-term funding health and credit risk; difficulty issuing it or rising yields can signal liquidity stress or higher perceived risk.

shelf registration regulatory

"has filed a Form F-3 shelf registration to offer and sell up to"

Shelf registration is when a company gets permission ahead of time to sell new stocks or bonds over a period of time instead of all at once. It matters to investors because it lets a company raise money quickly when needed, but it can also change the value of existing shares if many new ones are sold.

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: UFG) (“Uni-Fuels” or the “Company”), a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, today announced the establishment of Uni-Fuels (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“Uni-Fuels Thailand”), its newly incorporated regional entity, further strengthening the Company’s global supply and operations network. This follows the establishment of offices in Dubai, Shanghai, and Limassol in 2025 as part of Uni-Fuels’ ongoing global expansion strategy.

The Bangkok office is expected to strengthen Uni-Fuels’ ability to serve customers across the region while improving operational performance, reliability, and responsiveness. By reinforcing local supply capabilities and delivery across key regional corridors, the expansion positions Uni-Fuels to capture new market opportunities and support sustainable growth across the region.

As part of this expansion, Uni-Fuels has appointed Poomin Vichitchaisilp as Managing Director of Uni-Fuels Thailand. He brings over 15 years of experience in the marine fuels and chemicals industry and will be responsible for leading Uni-Fuels’ business operations in Thailand.

“We are excited to expand Uni-Fuels’ footprint in Thailand, bringing our global expertise closer to customers and partners in the region,” said Poomin Vichitchaisilp, Managing Director of Uni-Fuels Thailand. “Our focus will be on delivering reliable, compliant marine fuel solutions while solidifying local supply capabilities in Thailand and robust operations across global shipping hubs.”

“The opening of our Bangkok office represents a pivotal milestone in Uni-Fuels’ global expansion,” said Alan Tan, Senior Vice President of Commercial, Uni-Fuels. “This strategic move bolsters our regional capabilities, optimizes operational efficiency, and positions the Company to capitalize on growth opportunities across Southeast Asia, driving long-term value for our stakeholders.”

About Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited

Uni-Fuels is a fast-growing global provider of marine fuel solutions with a growing presence across major shipping hubs, including Singapore, Seoul, Dubai, Shanghai, and Limassol. Established in 2021, Uni-Fuels has evolved into a dynamic, forward-thinking company delivering customer-centric, compliant, and reliable fuel solutions across global markets and time zones, supported by 24/7 operational support year-round. Backed by a globally integrated operating platform, experienced industry professionals, and an extensive global supply network, Uni-Fuels has built trusted partnerships with customers, supporting them in achieving their operational objectives and decarbonization goals amid the maritime industry’s ongoing energy transformation.

For more information, visit www.uni-fuels.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements represent Uni-Fuels’ current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to execute on the contemplated expansion plan in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner, its ability to continue its cross-border regulatory compliance, its ability to attract, evaluable and complete acquisitions with suitable candidates, and other risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 22, 2025. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

Contact Information

For Investor Relations:

Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited
Email: investors@uni-fuels.com

FAQ

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Why did Uni-Fuels (UFG) open a regional office in Bangkok on February 23, 2026?

To strengthen regional supply and service capabilities for customers in Southeast Asia. According to the company, the Bangkok office is expected to improve operational performance, responsiveness, and delivery across key regional corridors to support growth opportunities.

Who is leading Uni-Fuels Thailand and what experience does the new MD bring to UFG?

Poomin Vichitchaisilp was appointed Managing Director of Uni-Fuels Thailand. According to the company, he brings over 15 years of experience in the marine fuels and chemicals industry and will lead business operations in Thailand.

How does Uni-Fuels say the Bangkok office will affect its operations and customers?

The company expects improved reliability, responsiveness, and local supply capabilities for customers across the region. According to the company, the office will bolster delivery across shipping corridors and enhance operational performance for regional partners.

What strategic role does the UFG Bangkok office play in Uni-Fuels’ global expansion?

It is positioned as a regional hub to capture market opportunities in Southeast Asia. According to the company, the office complements recent openings in Dubai, Shanghai, and Limassol to broaden global supply and operations networks.

Will Uni-Fuels’ Bangkok expansion have immediate financial guidance or reported revenue impact for UFG?

No financial guidance or revenue figures were provided with the announcement. According to the company, the expansion focuses on operational capability and market presence rather than reporting immediate financial metrics.