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Petrobras low Sulfur Focus Fuels Exports' Rise

by Ship & Bunker News Team

Monday June 15, 2020

Brazilian state oil and gas producer Petrobras has seen monthly fuel oil exports jump year-on-year.

The May figure of 1.11 million tonnes of fuel oil beat February's figure (and previous record) by 10%.

But compared to the same month a year ago, the increase amounted to 231%, according to news agency Mercopress.

The company was reported as saying the new global specification on sulfur in marine fuels is behind the increase.

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