Heavy fuel oil was once the ‘bottom of the barrel’ or known as residual fuel that was thermally cracked or hydrocracked to achieve profitable fuel products. The outlook of refining heavy fuels potentially will become more aromatic (waxy). This inadvertently along with sulphur and NOx emission reduction requirements will make these Heavy fuels less stable and more prone to compatibility blend issues.
Depending on fuel quality and its application prior to combustion, end users often decide on the nature and scope of the chemical treatment required.
Additive treatments may vary with the different applications; the fuel characteristics requiring treatment are broadly common to all the uses of heavy fuel oil.
Future government and environmental legislations have seen a rise in research and development in heavy fuel additives, with SBZ working closely with partners to ensure a portfolio that will meet our customer demands.
Our portfolio includes additives:
- Stabilisers that improve stability of the fuel, with pre and post treatment options available.
- Fuel boosters that ensure engines remain clean and burn efficiently.
- Water packages that lower NOx Emissions.
- Pour point depressants that allow oil and lubricants to flow at very low temperatures in winter.
- Enable customers to be compliant with IMO2030 strategy targets
SBZ Corporation provides technical and commercial advice on our available fuel additive range – for various applications, countries and regulatory requirements.
