December 6, 2024

Nigeria's Port Harcourt sells first LSSR cargo signaling operational start up

Another closely watched refinery in Nigeria has sold its first low sulfur straight run fuel oil (LSSR) cargo, pointing to a gradual and phased start-up of operations. While this will have a limited impact on global VLSFO benchmarks for now, it spells trouble for Atlantic Basin exporters of clean products into Nigeria and the wider region.

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