It has sought creditor protection for OW Bunker Holding North America, OW Bunker North America and OW Bunker USA.

Two of the bankrupt US units are based in Stamford, while the third is based in Houston, according to court filings.

The three US companies together listed assets of between $10m and $50m and liabilities of between $50m and $100m in court filings.

Texas-based