Availability of ExxonMobil 0.5% sulphur fuel

Ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore will benefit from the new compliant grades which are currently under development and will be launched ahead of IMO’s 2020 implementation date. Additional locations will be announced throughout 2018.

“Our new suite of compliant fuels will include residual and distillate grades. We are at a very advanced stage in the development of these fuels, therefore making us well positioned to help customers meet the reduced sulphur limit ahead of the IMO’s 2020 implementation date,” said Luca Volta, marine fuels venture manager, ExxonMobil.

Proprietary technology

ExxonMobil’s IMO-compliant fuels are being formulated using proprietary patented technology that can help identify potential compatibility issues during the development process.

“We have developed proprietary methods for determining the compatibility of various grades of fuels as well as methods for modifying fuel composition to improve quality, stability and compatibility,” said Mike Noorman, head of fuels technology, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering.

He added that the patented technology is helping to develop products that address the potential hazards vessel operators could face when mixing fuels.