We welcome article submissions from experts in the areas of coal, mining,
shipping, etc.
To Submit your article please click here.
|
|
|
Saturday, 29 May 21
SKULD’S IMO 2020 SULPHUR CAP EXPERIENCE
 More than a year has passed since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandate for the 0.50% sulphur cap for marine fuel (MARPOL Annex VI) came into force. The regulation orders ships to only use marine fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.50% sulphur. Ships fitted with an approved type of exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) or scrubbers may continue to use high sulphur fuel oils. This mandate is part of the IMO efforts to reduce air pollution and improve health and environmental conditions especially for communities close to coastal areas or ports.
Prior to 1 January 2020, there were extensive discussions in the industry on what to expect regarding the challenges VLSFO would pose in terms of operational issues and engine damage as well as challenges regarding supply of VLSFO. The most frequent parameter limits deviating from the ISO 8217 standard, reported by our members and clients, are TSP (Total Sediments Potential), Aluminium and Silicon, Sulphur, Pour Point, Flash Point and Viscosity. We see several cases regarding increased sludge deposits in the fuel system, increased sludge accumulation in the purifiers, as well as clogged fuel oil filters. Others have experienced increased wear and tear of cylinder liners, broken piston rings, fuel pumps or other components, due to increased amounts of catalytic fines in the fuel oil. Some members have de-bunkered fuel which cannot be handled and treated onboard.
Interestingly, the number of claims reported to Skuld are not significantly higher for VLSFO compared to other fuel. If we look at the bad bunker cases in 2019 (FDD and CLH) the number of claims are higher than before the introduction of the IMO 2020 fuel. In 2019 Skuld saw 435 bunker related claims on FDD and CLH combined, compared to 369 in 2020. Skuld also experiences a decrease in bunker related issues and claims in Q1 of 2021 compared to Q1 in 2020. In total, Skuld can report 30 cases so far in 2021.
Skuld always advises its members and clients to perform a proper due diligence when ordering or procuring bunker. It is very important to always conduct a vetting procedure when selecting good bunker suppliers. Always check the sales terms like time bars, sampling clause as well as the warranty as to the fitness of the fuel. Always ask for documentation of fuel batches from the fuel supplier. Ask, and always check the Certificate of Quality prior to bunkering. We also recommend the ISO 8217:2017 standard rather than the more commonly used ISO 8217:2010. Also, avoid mixing of different types of fuels, as VLSFO is very sensitive and even small amounts of co-mingling will make the fuel unstable.
When using VLSFO blends the operators should be aware of the potential operational challenges they may be facing. ISO 8217 does not include testing for WAT (Wax Appearance Temperature) and WDT (Wax Disappearance Temperature), thus measuring only the Pour Point is insufficient to determine the cold flow properties of the fuel. When the WAT and WDT results are high the operator needs to consider increasing the temperature setting of the purifiers, as well as the storage, settling and service tanks.
VLSFO blends which tend to become unstable contain high sediments that tend to fall out of suspension when the fuel is heated above the required temperature. The fuel temperature must then be reduced and maintained as per separator manufacturer’s recommendations. VLSFO with low viscosity, but with a high WDT / WAT, needs to be heated to ensure correct viscosity or stable flow and to prevent wax formation. There is also a risk of operational issues such as wax formation when the fuel temperature drops below the WAT. Fuel with low viscosity, high WDT/WAT and high level of Aluminium + Silicon (cat fines) might be difficult to treat onboard.
Skuld’s members and clients have experienced that the IMO 2020 0.50% Sulphur Cap presents some additional challenges. As a new type of marine fuel being introduced in the industry, crew onboard did not have enough experience on how to handle and treat this type of fuel at the start of 2020. Operational issues, not linked to the fuel quality but more on the understanding of the characteristics or nature of VLSFO, have included issues related to the paraffinic nature of the fuel, cold flow properties, lower viscosity, as well as other parameters. Today, Skuld sees a greater understanding by the industry and operators and less of those ‘mysterious’ problems involving filter clogging and purification problems experienced in the first and second quarter of 2020. The onboard operators are increasingly more familiar with the actual characteristics or nature of VLSFO.
In Skuld’s opinion so far, the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap represents a successful transition.
Source: Skuld
If you believe an article violates your rights or the rights of others, please contact us.
|
|
Wednesday, 16 June 21
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
“While approaching the second half of the year and summer season is just around the corner, COVID vaccination programs are steadily moving fo ...
Monday, 14 June 21
'WISHFUL THINKING': WHY CHINA NEEDS AUSTRALIAN IRON ORE FOR 'MANY YEARS' TO COME - YAHOO FINANCE AU
A “wintry period”.
That’s what’s expected to happen to Australia’s economy “when” China st ...
Sunday, 13 June 21
COAL AND LNG’S SURGE IN ASIA PLAYS INTO RENEWABLE ENERGY HANDS - REUTERS
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and thermal coal prices in Asia have been roaring ahead in recent months amid strong demand, but while welcome news for ...
Friday, 11 June 21
5 REASONS GLOBAL SHIPPING COSTS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE - ING
No short-term relief
Shipping costs have been growing strongly since the autumn of 2020, but the first months of this year have seen a new surg ...
Friday, 11 June 21
ASIA COAL PRICES SURGE, BUT CHINA-AUSTRALIA DISPUTE MEANS RALLY IS UNEVEN - REUTERS
Thermal coal prices across Asia have surged to multi-year highs amid strong demand and some supply constraints, but some types of the fuel have don ...
|
|
|
Showing 551 to 555 news of total 6871 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Parliament of New Zealand
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- MS Steel International - UAE
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Australian Coal Association
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- The University of Queensland
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Planning Commission, India
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Minerals Council of Australia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- White Energy Company Limited
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
|
| |
| |
|
