At the dawn of IMO 2020 implementation, the industry has been preparing to approach the new regulations through different strategies. Changing refinery operations to minimize fuel oil production via coking, upgrading refinery processes, or processing sweeter crude slates are among the options. However, in order to avoid large capital investment, creating new VLSFO blends that meet the 0.5% specification is the most cost-effective approach. Nalco Water stabilizing additives enable refiners to meet the new regulations and solve challenges associated with fuel oil blending in the most economical way.
Immediate Problem-Solving AdditivesOur stability additives are formulated to effectively combat the instability and incompatibility problems, allowing VLSFOs availability in the market.

