Residual fuel oil for boilers, power generation plants, marine bunkering, and large-scale industrial heating. Multiple viscosity grades with bulk delivery across the UAE and export markets.
Fuel oil — also known as furnace oil, heavy fuel oil (HFO), bunker fuel, or residual fuel oil — is the heaviest fraction of the petroleum refining process. After gasoline, kerosene, and diesel have been distilled, what remains is a thick, high-energy residual oil characterized by its high viscosity, high energy density, and relatively low cost per unit of energy.
It is the fuel of choice where: fuel cost is the dominant operating expense, combustion equipment is designed for heavy fuel, on-site heating and treatment infrastructure is available, and emissions regulations permit residual fuel use.
Handling Note: Fuel oil requires heated storage, transfer line heat-tracing, centrifuges/purifiers, and specialized burner equipment. It is NOT a drop-in replacement for diesel. Ensure your facility has the required infrastructure before ordering.
| Density at 15°C | 920–970 kg/m³ | Viscosity at 50°C | 40–180 cSt |
| Sulfur Content | 0.5–3.5% m/m (LSFO ≤0.50%) | Flash Point | ≥ 60°C (SOLAS) |
| Pour Point | 10–30°C (heated storage) | Calorific Value | ~40–42 MJ/kg |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.5% v/v | Ash Content | ≤ 0.10% m/m |
| Vanadium | ≤ 200–350 mg/kg | Al+Si (Cat Fines) | ≤ 40–60 mg/kg |
| Density at 15°C | 960–1,010 kg/m³ | Viscosity at 50°C | 180–380 cSt |
| Sulfur Content | 1.0–3.5% m/m (LSFO ≤0.50%) | Pour Point | 15–35°C (heated at 40–60°C) |
| Calorific Value | ~39–41 MJ/kg | Carbon Residue | ≤ 18% m/m (MCR) |
| Vanadium | ≤ 300–450 mg/kg | Sodium | ≤ 50–100 mg/kg |
Per MARPOL Annex VI, fuel oil on ships must contain ≤0.50% m/m sulfur unless a scrubber is installed. Hibernia Diesel supplies LSFO meeting IMO 2020 requirements — a blend of residual and distillate components formulated to achieve ≤0.50% sulfur while maintaining acceptable combustion and handling characteristics. Available in both 180 cSt and 380 cSt viscosity grades.
The largest global market for fuel oil. Deep-sea vessels — container ships, tankers, bulk carriers — burn IFO 380 in slow-speed 2-stroke main engines. Vessels either use LSFO (≤0.50% S) for IMO 2020 compliance, burn high-sulfur HFO with scrubbers, or switch to MGO in ECAs.
Large stationary diesel engines and steam turbines in power plants where fuel oil is cost-competitive. Fuel oil-fired plants require heating, treatment systems, and emission controls. Common in Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and island nations.
Refineries and petrochemical plants, cement kilns, desalination plants, district heating systems, large-scale manufacturing requiring process steam. Typically the lowest-cost heat source for large-scale industrial applications.
Hot-mix asphalt production requires significant heat for aggregate drying and heating. Fuel oil is commonly used as burner fuel in asphalt drum dryers — a high-consumption, cost-sensitive application where fuel oil's energy density and cost advantage matter most.
Storage tanks require steam or electric heating coils (40–60°C for IFO 380). All fuel lines must be heat-traced and insulated. Pre-combustion heating to 90–140°C required for proper atomization.
Centrifuges/purifiers to remove water, sludge, and solids. Coarse and fine filtration. Settling tanks. Essential for marine engines, strongly recommended for sensitive industrial burners.
Rotary cup, steam, or air atomizer burners — not simple pressure jet nozzles. Refractory-lined combustion chambers. Soot blowing systems for heat exchange surface deposits.
SO₂ emissions proportional to sulfur content — verify environmental permit compliance. Electrostatic precipitators or baghouse filters may be required for large installations. NOx typically higher than natural gas.
| Delivery Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Bulk Tanker | 5,000–12,000 IG per delivery. Insulated or heated tankers for IFO grades. Direct to your heated storage tanks within the UAE. |
| Marine Bunkering (Truck-to-Ship) | Truck-to-ship at UAE ports. Heated tankers available for IFO/LSFO up to 380 cSt. Documentation: BDN with MARPOL Annex VI sulfur declaration. Ports: Port Rashid, Jebel Ali, Hamriyah, Port Khalid, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah. |
| Barge Delivery | Ship-to-ship bunker barge at UAE anchorage (primarily Fujairah). Arranged on request — large minimum quantities apply. Via partner barge operators. |
| Export / International | Bulk vessel cargo lots from 500–50,000+ MT. FOB, CIF, CFR terms available. Full export documentation including independent SGS/inspector survey reports. |
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