Cepsa introduces new VLSFO bunker fuel and marine lubricants
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Spanish multinational oil and gas company Cepsa has expanded its product portfolio with a new VLSFO 0.5% marine fuel and new Gavia 4050 and Larus 2040 lubricants developed at the company’s Research Center and produced in the company’s refineries, it said on Wednesday (30 October).
“Thanks to our integrated business, extensive experience and determined commitment to research, we have premium products that are specifically designed to meet all needs, while still offering the highest quality and reliability to our customers,” notes Juan Vera, Cepsa’s Chief Operating Officer.
“Our goal is to continue to be leaders in this sector and to help reduce emissions, not only at ports but also at sea.”
According to Cepsa, the VLSFO 0.5% (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) complies with the general requirements of Clause 5 of ISO 8217: 2017 as per the characteristics and limits of an RMG 380 but with a maximum sulfur content of 0.5%.
The new Cepsa´s VLSFO 0.5% manufactured in its refineries is made of specific streams.
Before its launch, the fuel was subjected to various trials, among others, stability tests after 60 days, with “excellent results”.
In particular, several samples were tested in February, and in May the first supply tests were carried out on nine vessels in the Port of Algeciras, Spain. The results, which surpassed laboratory tests, guarantee the safety and operational efficiency of the ship’s engines.
The new Gavia 4050 and Larus 2040 marine lubricants, meanwhile, are designed for marine diesel engines using VLSFO fuels.
Cepsa GAVIA 4050 oil has been especially developed for lubrication of cylinders of slow marine two-stroke engines. It ensures vessel operators an optimal performance of their engines complying with the new regulations.
The Cepsa LARUS 2040 oil has been designed for four-stroke marine diesel engines, which eliminates the problems arising from the formation of black sludge and has excellent oil/fuel compatibility. It is compatible with both ULSFO (Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) and VLSFO. It can also be used on dual-fuel vessels with LNG (liquefied natural gas).
“These two new lubricants, which are already available to the company’s domestic and international customers have been developed by the company’s research and development team and they are manufactured in its refineries,” stated the company.
“Both products continue to have the same specifications and quality of all other Cepsa lubricants, allowing optimum engine performance while still meeting the new regulations of the International Maritime Organization.”
Photo credit: Cepsa
Published: 31 October, 2019
