Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Pop Quiz: See If You Can Spot The Error -- February 11, 2020

Can you spot the error in the screenshot below?


And, no, it's not the spelling. Both "sulfur" and "sulphur" are acceptable.

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The Answer

The answer, sent in by a regular -- and, eagle-eyed -- reader:
With so many spelling/typo errors in today's reporting, it is difficult to identify ignorance from editing shortfalls.
For the record,
  • .5% is VLSFO. 
  • 3.5% is HSFO .
  • .1% is ULSFO (Ultra Low SFO) which is mandated in European and - I believe - American coastal waters. 
US LTO feedstock seems to be gaining dominance in IMO 2020 required blends. By April or so, a clearer picture should emerge as the global bunkering supply chain gravitates towards a universally recognized compatible fuel blend. 
Note: I had to look at the screenshot a dozen times. Argus never makes errors. 

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