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SK Energy to Start Operations at New Desulfurization Facility in March

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Energy Co., South Korea’s leading oil refinery and gas station operator, said Sunday it has completed the construction of a new desulfurization facility in the country, with commercial operations set to start in March. Since 2017, SK Energy has spent 1 trillion won (US$837 million) on building the [...]

Refiners Brace for IMO 2020 with Desulfurization, Upgraded Facilities

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean refiners said Tuesday they’re ready to cope with new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations on sulfur content in marine fuel with desulfurization and upgraded facilities. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the IMO’s new rule will go into effect limiting the sulfur cap of marine fuel to 0.5 percent [...]