16SEP2019 - NEWS - Petrojam Compliant With Strict, New Global Standards For Bunker Sulphur Content

Jamaica's energy minister has assured that the state-owned oil refinery has undertaken the necessary infrastructural and operational upgrades to meet new global sulphur content standards for bunker fuel.

Fayval Williams gave the assurance as new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) legislation regulating the sulphur content in marine fuel takes effect in January 2020.

The new law requires the sulphur content in marine fuels used by ships to be reduced from 3.5 per cent to 0.5 per cent.

According to the energy minister, Petrojam stands ready to supply 0.5 per cent bunker fuel at the right price and quality to the market.

Williams was delivering the keynote address at the gala dinner of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica /International Bunker Industry Association Second Caribbean Bunker Conference, at the Iberostar Suites Resort, on September 12.