2021 calendar for FOB ARA ULSD Barges summer-to-intermediate transition

Effective Aug. 31, S&P Global Platts will start reflecting German intermediate specifications 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:

Intermediate to Summer Transition

- Aug. 31: First day reflecting intermediate grade in the assessment

- Sept. 6: First full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade

- Sept. 7: Last full five-day period reflecting summer grade

- Sept. 9: Last day summer grade is reflected in the assessment

- Sept. 10: Intermediate grade fully reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request by contacting PL_MiddistEurope@spglobal.com. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com. For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.