Energy commodities
Fuel Oil D6 / Heavy Fuel Oil
The heavier residual product left after lighter fuels are distilled from crude oil. It fires power stations, industrial burners and ship engines, and is graded by viscosity and sulphur content.
- Form
- Viscous liquid, heated for handling
- Transport
- Bulk tanker
- Key specifications
- Viscosity grade and sulphur limit
01 / Understand the requirement
Tell us the specification
you need.
The fuel oil specification depends on its use, whether in a power plant, ship or industrial burner. Viscosity, sulphur content, density, pour point and catalyst fines all matter. Tell us the intended use, the viscosity grade and sulphur limit allowed by the equipment and destination, and your delivery terms. We will check what can be sourced.
Start with your specification
We do not publish a grade list for Fuel Oil. Tell us the standard or technical limits you need so we can check what can be sourced.
02 / Define the delivery
Delivery requirements.
These details help us assess supply options. Include what you know, and we can discuss the rest.
- Quantity and unit
- Destination port or country
- Delivery window
- Origin preferences, if any
- Preferred delivery basis
03 / Pricing basis
Pricing for your requirements
We do not publish a price list, and this page is not an offer. A price indication for Fuel Oil is based on the specification, quantity, destination, delivery dates and commercial terms in your enquiry.
How we priceBefore you enquire
Questions about
Fuel Oil.
Answers to common questions about sourcing Fuel Oil.
What information do you need for fuel oil?
We need the viscosity grade, sulphur limit and the equipment it will fuel. Terms such as D6 and HFO are used differently across markets and do not identify a complete specification.
Does the sulphur limit depend on the destination?
Often, yes. Emission control areas and national rules have different limits. The applicable limit may differ from the one at the loading port. Tell us the destination and intended use so we can confirm the limit before sourcing.
Why do you need the intended use as well as the grade?
Two cargoes can meet the same viscosity grade but perform differently in your equipment. Catalyst fines, compatibility with fuel already in the tank and storage stability also matter. Knowing the intended use helps us identify these issues early.
Can you help with bunker and industrial requirements?
Tell us which you need, and we will confirm how we can help. Bunker and industrial requirements differ in their documentation, sampling and delivery arrangements.
Why do viscosity and density both matter?
Viscosity determines the heating and pumping needed to handle the fuel and whether it suits your burners or engines. Density affects the energy you receive per tonne and how the fuel separates from water. Give both limits from your equipment specification.