2024 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD barges winter-to-intermediate transition

Effective Feb. 15, Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will start reflecting German intermediate specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment (Code: AAJUS00).

The following calendar applies:

Winter-to-Intermediate transition:

- February 15: First day reflecting Intermediate grade in the assessment

- February 19: First full five-day period reflecting Intermediate grade

- February 20: Last full five-day period reflecting winter grade

- February 26: Last day winter grade is reflected in assessment

- February 27: Intermediate fully reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com.