Other refiners including Cepsa, Repsol and Saras confirmed they will produce 0.5pc VLSFO for IMO 2020.
Wood Mackenzie discusses how the 0.5% sulphur cap will change downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors.
Seemingly quick fixes, such as speed reductions, do not incentivize technical progress and switch to new technologies.
Many PSC regimes investing in training inspectors, but others may not be well prepared for IMO 2020 tasks.
Kit offers ability results in just under 20 minutes and quick indication of potential fuel incompatibility issues.
Heavy fuel oil accounts for just under half of Iraq's refinery output, while products represent just a third.
Over 450 bunker tanks that must be cleaned according to IMO’s guidelines before end of 2019, says spokesman.
Rise in middle distillate supply could boost crude and oil products tanker demand, says tanker firms.
Upcoming MPEC 74 meeting will be held at IMO headquarters in London between 13 to 17 May.
Upon availability of more academic studies showing exhaust gas cleaning process well within regulatory limits.
