In order to help shipping companies comply with the 2020 sulphur cap, Neste announced that it is offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. The Neste Marine 0.5 contains maximum 0.5% sulphur, and it will be introduced to the market during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Neste Marine 0.5 is manufactured in Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland. The product meets the RMG 0.5 specification and ISO 8217:2017 standard requirements.
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In addition, the product is verified by full scale fuel equipment system and engine tests in laboratory and onboard.
The fuel will be available in Northwest Europe. The exact locations and product’s technical specification will be released in the fall of 2019.
Neste’s has always been in the forefront of developing cleaner and more sustainable solutions. This is also the key driver within our marine fuels business. Neste Marine 0.5 meets the stricter legislative requirements for maritime sulphur emissions, enabling smooth operations
stated Marko Pekkola, Executive Vice President of Oil Products at Neste.
