The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has ruled that from 1 January 2020, marine sector emissions in international waters be slashed. Though the IMO sulphur legislation doesn’t go into effect until 2020, we can expect to see a major impact on both the shipping and refining sectors before then.
As shippers rush to ensure compliance ahead of the legislation’s effective start date, demand for more expensive low-sulphur fuel oil will grow stronger. Meanwhile, the switch away from high-sulphur fuel oil could cost shippers billions and dramatically drive demand for middle distillates.
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Our North American Refining & Oil Products team addresses the following questions:
- How could the changing mix of fuel types consumed by the shipping sector disrupt wider markets?
- As the IMO's legislation effective date approaches, will shippers encounter smooth sailing or rough seas as they make the transition to low-sulphur fuels?
- Which product markets will fare better than others or will scrubbers emerge as the most popular choice?
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