Environment

IMO 2020: Global sulphur cap is reduced from <3.50% to <0.50%

The IMO (International Maritime Organization) implemented a global sulphur limit of <0.50% as from 1st January 2020 which affects all bunker grades:

- HSFO (High Sulphur Fuel Oil) sulphur <3.50% only in combination with a scrubber/EGCS

- VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) sulphur <0.50%

- LSMGO (Low Sulphur Marine Gasoil/DMA) sulphur <0.10%

- ULSFO (Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil/Hybrid Fuel Oil) sulphur <0.10%

- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)

- (Bio)-Methanol (grey / green)

Typical specifications and/or COQ`s are available upon request.

 

The global shipping industry is in a transition. It is the time for all of us to reduce our carbon footprint on earth. 

Are you looking for alternative fuels?

We can offer a various range of the following products:

- Biofuels

- Biodiesel

- HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)

- UREA / (Marine) AdBlue®

Biofuels can help to reduce carbon emissions up to 90%!

Do not hesitate to contact us for any further questions.

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