Tag: VLSFO
What It Takes To Produce A New VLSFO for the European...
A new LSFO marine fuel is making its way into the European market
developed by OMV Petronum this 0.5% sulphur content fuel will...
IOC Kick Starts IMO Compliant VLSO Production
Indian Oil has started regular production of IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO at its Haldia refinery.
The grade is produced from sweat crude oils...
IMO 2020: A Long Way To Go
VLSFO switch with respect to IMO 2020 has gone smoother to an extent in spite of price spikes for compliant fuels.
Suphur content...
Major Ports Face Bunker Fuel Quality Issues As VLSFO Usage Gathers...
Sediment problems and sludge concerns grow at many ports.
VPS issued seven bunker alerts relating to sediment issues within VLSFO fuels between december...
Unavailability and Logistic Failure Reasons for VLSFO Price Hike
Bunker barge congestions caused supply shortages and VLSFO price hike in ports.
The first three weeks of January appeared to be chaotic for...
IMO 2020 Effects: VLSFO Expensive Compared To Fuels
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker news, following the January 1 introduction of a 0.50% sulfur cap on marine fuel, bunker...
Study Reveals New Shipping Rules May Worsen Sector’s Climate Impact
According to new research, new rules aimed at reducing air pollution from shipping may worsen the sector’s climate impact, says an article published in...
Rise of Additive Companies in VLSFO Challenge
As new fuels appear in the market to meet the fuel regulations set forth by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), customers are quickly learning...
Sediment Observed in VLSFOs at Six Ports!
Sediment problems within VLSFOs has been noticed in a few ports after IMO 2020 was enforced.
The samples from six ports were collected...
Supplies of IMO Compliant Shipping Fuels on a Rise
IMO rule requires ships to use fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.5%, down from 3.5% before.
Refiners around the...