IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel

Rosneft Doubles Volume of Low Sulphur Bunker Fuel Sales in 2020

Russian oil major Rosneft on Friday (26 March) said RN-Bunker, the operator of the bunkering business of NK Rosneft, by the end of 2020 supplied up to 1.3 million tons of low sulphur bunker fuel – more than double the amount of low sulphur fuel delivered in 2019, reports Manifold Times.

IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel

In total, last year the company supplied about 1.6 million tons of bunker fuel to domestic and foreign shipowners in the territorial waters of the Russian Federation. Thus, the share of IMO...

https://mfame.guru/rosneft-doubles-volume-of-low-sulphur-bunker-fuel-sales-in-2020/

[FAQs] Essential Info on IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel Use

ASTM D4740 Spot test to measure compatibility of marine fuels

Earlier this month, the Standard Club has released a fresh advisory guiding its clients regarding IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel Use. The advisory which was published on their website on October 1, 2019 highlights the key aspects to keep in mind while dealing with compliant fuel.

The Advisory for Members

With only a few months to go until the introduction of 0.50% global sulphur cap, club members should have a clarity on their compliance strategy for the IMO 2020, reads the press release.

  • For members...

http://mfame.guru/faqs-essential-info-on-imo-2020-compliant-fuel-use/

Floating Fuel Hoard off Singapore Growing As 2020 Ship Shake Up Nears

As traders stockpile fuel ahead of the biggest transition in the shipping industry, more than 30 oil tankers have anchored in the Malacca Strait off Singapore and Malaysia, reports Bloomberg.

Kpler’s estimate

The flotilla has been expanding for months as traders amass supplies of fuel that comply with new shipping IMO 2020 standards that take effect January 1. 

In April, Kpler estimated that at least five vessels laden with low-sulfur fuel oil and blending components were sitting off Singapore,...

http://mfame.guru/floating-fuel-hoard-off-singapore-growing-as-ship-shake-up-nears/

Japan To Maintain HSFO and 0.5% Sulphur Fuel Supply

  • IMO-compliant bunker fuel are available at Japan’s 14 refineries.
  • Around 100,000 b/d low sulfur bunker fuel demand expected
  • HSFO supplies to be maintained to serve owners/operators installing scrubbers on their ships, as Japan will support the use of open-loop scrubbers aboard ships. 

Japanese refineries are ready to supply 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels, well ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s global sulfur mandate for marine fuels, reports Platts.

Sulphur regulation

The IMO will cap...

http://mfame.guru/japan-to-maintain-hsfo-and-0-5-sulphur-fuel-supply/

Finland’s Neste Unveils IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap Compliant Fuel

Finland-based oil refining firm Neste has introduced a new IMO 2020 compliant marine fuel for shipping companies to meet the upcoming regulations, reports Biofuels Digest.

IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel

In Finland, Neste is offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel for shipping companies to meet the International Maritime Organization requirements. 

The regulation will enforce a 0.5% global sulphur cap on fuel content for areas currently with 3.5% limit starting on January 1, 2020. 

In these...

http://mfame.guru/finlands-neste-unveils-imo-2020-sulphur-cap-compliant-fuel/

Eurofins ‘Preventive Testing’ Package Introduced Ahead of IMO 2020

In a  recent development, International laboratory testing services firm Eurofins launched a new ‘Preventive Testing’ package to assist shipowners in the switchover and consumption of IMO 2020 compliant 0.5% sulphur limit marine fuels, says an article published in Manifold Times.

What is the need?

Bryan Quek, Business Unit Manager, Bunker, at Eurofins said that the new package was developed as requested by shipowner clients concerned with the consumption of new unfamiliar fuels.

Focus

Quek added...

http://mfame.guru/eurofins-preventive-testing-package-introduced-ahead-of-imo-2020/

Leading Singapore Tanker Manager Tests Compliant Fuel Ahead of 2020

  • The supertanker Pu Tuo San to be filled with a new type of fuel that will meet global standards that start up in January.
  • The bulk of the global shipping fleet to switch to low-sulphur fuels as only about 3,600 ships will have installed scrubbers by 2020.
  • Pu Tuo San loaded about 1,000 tonnes of VLSFO for the first time and also loaded 2,000 tonnes of high-sulphur fuel oil. 

Off the coast of Singapore, the world’s largest ship refueling center, a bunker barge sidled next to the supertanker Pu...

http://mfame.guru/leading-singapore-tanker-manager-tests-compliant-fuel-ahead-of-2020/

Fujairah Says ‘Flexible Approach’ Essential for IMO 2020

The Middle East marine bunkering hub of Fujairah said a “flexible approach” will be required in the run-up to the International Maritime Organization’s new sulfur fuel cap, reports Platts.

Flexible approach for what?

As Fujairah has allocated four berths to compliant fuels, it is emphasising for a “flexible approach” to run-up to the IMO Sulphur regulation. 

The port’s initial step is dedicating berths 3A, 3B, 3E and 3W to load and discharge compliant fuels, with 0.5% and 0.1% sulfur content, the...

http://mfame.guru/fujairah-says-flexible-approach-essential-for-imo-2020/

ExxonMobil Introduces EMF.5 Range of Low Sulfur Fuels

  • ExxonMobil to offer a new EMF.5 range of low-sulfur Engineered Marine Fuels to help ship operators comply with the IMO global sulfur cap 2020.
  • Part of the EMF.5 range Low-sulfur fuels announced so far are compatible with each other, with bunkering, storage and handling best practice guidance are followed.
  • EMF.5 fuels meets the ISO 8217-2017 specification and have passed ExxonMobil’s fit-for-use test and will help operators to operate efficiently with 0.5% sulfur fuels.
  • ExxonMobil has also...

http://mfame.guru/exxonmobil-introduces-emf-5-range-of-low-sulfur-fuels/

Sinopec Announces 10m Ton LSFO Production for IMO 2020

Sinopec, China’s largest oil refining company, schedules the production capability of 10 million tons of low-sulfur marine fuel oil by 2020 and attainment of 15 million tons by 2023, reports Seatrade Maritime News.

Zhoushan and other China major ports covered

Sinopec also committed to building the sales and supply network of low-sulphur marine fuel oil.

Zhoushan and other China major ports will be fully covered with Sinopec production by 1 January 2020, and over 50 major overseas ports will be...

http://mfame.guru/sinopec-announces-10m-ton-lsfo-production-for-imo-2020/

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