Platts to lower USAC 1%S resid metal content

After a period of industry feedback, Platts has decided to lower the metals content for its US Atlantic Coast 1% sulfur fuel oil physical assessment basis to 120 ppm maximum aluminum and silicon beginning January 3, 2011.

Currently USAC 1% sulfur fuel oil assessments reflect product with 150 ppm maximum aluminum and silicon content.

Comments please to Funda Saygin, funda_saygin@platts.com, Esa Ramasamy, esa_ramasamy@platts.com, with a cc to pricegroup@platts.com.