Fuels & Lubricants

A recent study by ExxonMobil has highlighted potential thermal and mechanical efficiency gains from using synthetic gear oil.

A new analysis from Nordic corporate bank SEB suggests that a compliant fuel price of just US$90 per tonne under that of gasoil will guarantee availability when IMO’s global sulphur limit comes…

Oil major ExxonMobil has pledged that its fuels compliant with IMO’s 0.5% sulphur limit – all residual grades - will be compatible with each other provided proper guidance is followed.

The IMO’s sulphur cap will drive a spike in global oil demand in 2020 according to a new OPEC report, with significant non-compliance and widespread scrubber use inflating marine demand for high-sulphur…

An avalanche of announcements in the past month have cast light, finally, on the post-2020 sulphur compliance options of some important ship owners.

Another gas fuel has been added to MAN Energy Solutions’ two-stroke repertoire with the launch of its ME-LGIP engine. Gavin Lipsith attended the debut demonstration.

For much of the shipping industry, looking to renewable power does not necessarily mean a switch to electric propulsion, writes Stevie Knight.

Ship owners should order compliant fuel early and begin implementation planning for the 2020 sulphur limit, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned.

Chevron Marine Lubricants is to phase in a new range of cylinder lubrication from early 2019 in preparation for the post-2020 fuel mix.

Japanese liner alliance One Network Express (ONE) has revealed that it will use very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) as its main compliance option for IMO’s 2020 Marine Sulphur Rule.