HSFO (High Sulfur Fuel Oil) refers to heavy fuel oil with a maximum sulfur content of 3.5%
•Monthly Quantity: 100.000 MT – 1.000.000MT
• Price per MT: 375 $
• Commission/ MT: $5 closed for seller side / $5 open for buyer side.
HSFO (High Sulfur Fuel Oil)/ MT
HSFO (High Sulfur Fuel Oil) refers to heavy fuel oil with a maximum sulfur content of 3.5%, commonly used in the maritime industry, especially in vessels equipped with scrubbers to reduce emissions.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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What it is:
HSFO is a type of heavy fuel oil (HFO) characterized by a higher sulfur content compared to low-sulfur fuel oils (LSFO).
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Maximum Sulfur Content:
The maximum sulfur content permitted for HSFO is 3.5%, as defined by the ISO 8217 standard.
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Use in Maritime Industry:
HSFO is used as a bunker fuel (fuel for ships) in the shipping industry, particularly in vessels that have scrubbers, which are technologies that remove sulfur from exhaust gases.
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