Fuel Switch

USAC ULSK Jumps Amid Fuel Switching & Stock Drains

  • USAC ULS kerosene differentials gain 20.75 cents/gal
  • Sources say storage empties out with no imports, high peaker demand

Ultra low sulfur kerosene differentials jumped 20.75 cents/gal Sept. 8 in the US Atlantic Coast as buyers cite a sudden stock drain due to demand from peaker units that generate power in extreme temperatures, but in this case to combat the heat and not the typical cold-weather needs, reports Platts.

Platts assessed USAC ULSK at NYMEX October ULSD futures plus 12 cents/gal, or...

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Sulfur Cap Transition ‘Extremely Smooth,’ Says IMO

  • New limits on fuel oil sulfur brought about a 70% cut in total sulfur oxide emissions from shipping, ushering in a new era of cleaner air by using less polluting fuels.
  • One year on, indications are that the transition has been extremely smooth, a testament to the preparations of all stakeholders prior to the new rules entering into force.

The International Maritime Organization on Thursday (28 January) said one year from implementing the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, indications are that the...

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Shippers Bank on October Fuel Switch To Familiarise With 2020 Fuels

According to a Platts article, a large section of the shipping industry will take pre-emptive steps to ensure compliance with the International Maritime Organization 2020 sulfur cap on marine fuels, ending purchases of high sulfur fuel oil in October and switching to shorter routes to reduce the risk of being caught out, market sources said.

The Big Switch

While some are queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, others are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil without delay.

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