Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port and Sinopec have announced the addition of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to their range of ship fuels.

In a statement, the port said HSFO is stored in two tanks with a combined capacity of 6,000 cubic meters and can be transferred at a rate of 400 metric tonnes per hour.

The facility is equipped with advanced monitoring and remote-control systems, ensuring precise and safe operations.

According to the port, this addition will provide significant convenience to shipowners with vessels using scrubbers, allowing them to opt for HSFO as a cost-effective solution while complying with IMO 2020 sulfur cap regulations.

Meanwhile, Sinopec Lanka Private Limited stated that the absenc...