22OCT2019 - NEWS - Qatar Petroleum begins supply of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil

Qatar Petroleum commenced the supply of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) at Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) Port. The VLSFO marine fuel offering has been initiated in advance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 regulation for a 0.50% global Sulphur limit for marine fuels which will come into effect January 1, 2020.

Qatar Petroleum, in conjunction with Qatar Fuel (Woqod), initiated bunkering services in Qatar in June 2017 with the importation of its maiden HFO cargo (RMG 380 CST 3.5% Sulphur) in order to cater for the bunkering needs of both Qatargas' LNG fleet and other vessels calling to Ras Laffan and the region.