SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts publishes specifications for CIF Med LSSR assessment

S&P Global Platts wishes to clarify the methodology and specifications reflected in assessments of CIF Mediterranean Straight Run 0.5-0.7% (AAJNT00) fuel oil.

This assessment reflects the following specifications: sulfur 0.5-0.7%, normalized to 0.6%, although higher sulfur material may be taken into account where relevant, CCR maximum 7, Density 0.920-0.950 kg/l at 15 degrees, viscosity 200 CST maximum at 50 degrees, vanadium 10 ppm, sodium 15 ppm, nickel 20 ppm.

The CIF Mediterranean LSSR cargo assessment typically reflects parcels of 25,000-30,000 mt.

The assessment reflects cargoes for delivery CIF basis Malta 10-25 days from date of publication, with value normalized to reflect the mean value of the delivery period.

The assessment can be found on Platts Global Alert page 1760, in European Marketscan, and in North American Crude & Products Scan.

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