IMO 2020

the International Marine Organization (IMO) agreed to limit the sulfur content in all marine fuels to 0.5 percent beginning in 2020, with the exception of fuel burned in Sulfur Emission Control Area regions, which are already at lower sulfur limits.

The shipping sector should consider the consumption of vehicle diesel fuel to meet the upcoming 0.50% sulphur cap coming 2020, suggests London-based oil and gas consultancy firm Channoil Consulting.

Shipping association INTERTANKO on Friday (16 August) published a statement clarifying Indonesia’s position on IMO 2020; contrary to the country’s earlier stance, it will now comply with the new global 0.5% sulphur limit for marine fuels.

New York-listed product and chemical tanker shipping firm Ardmore Shipping on Wednesday (31 July) noted the refining industry starting to make preparations for the production of IMO 2020 compliant marine fuels before the deadline of 1 January 2020.

Ships typically burn heavy fuel oil (“HFO”) in their engines. This produces emissions containing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide and particulate matter which contribute to air pollution.