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The role of marine fuel additives in reducing emissions

Marine fuel additives can enhance engine efficiency, reduce fuel and maintenance costs and contribute towards reduced environmental emissions from vessels. 

World Fuel is the global distributor of premium fuel additives developed and manufactured by Infineum.

Are fuel additives part of your energy transition strategy?

Engine efficiency is crucial not only for managing costs and staying competitive but also for complying with increasingly stringent emissions regulations. Marine fuel additives can significantly enhance vessel optimization by improving fuel performance, offering both financial and environmental benefits.

At World Fuel, our experts can guide you through shipping’s transition to greater sustainability by recommending marine fuel additive products that extend engine life and provide enhanced onboard fuel stability and compatibility. Additionally, we offer solutions to optimize your fuel infrastructure by ensuring efficient storage, handling, and delivery of fuel to the engines.

Through our partnership with Infineum, we can help you meet sustainability requirements while improving engine performance and delivering substantial financial savings. As ship owners and operators are keenly aware, fuel can represent as much as 60 percent of operating costs, meaning that fuel efficiency can greatly impact bottom line results. By utilizing additives to enhance the quality and performance of fuel, fleet operators can achieve both financial and environmental advantages. 

FAQ

Learn more about how fuel additives can reduce emissions

What is an additive?

Fuel additives are already widely used and are chemical products that enhance the performance and quality of fuels.

How can marine fuel additives reduce emissions?

When should marine fuel additives be added?

Want to know more about marine fuel additives?

No two ships are the same, so we listen to fully understand the needs of your ship or fleet – including engine type, fuel type, application, and trading pattern. Then, our marine fuels team walks you through the best options, including helping you select the additive products that deliver the most long-term value.