EN 590 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization that describes the physical properties that all automotive diesel fuel must meet if it is to be sold in the European Union and several other European countries.
Sulfur in fuel is problematic because it leads to increased air pollution. This occurs directly through emissions of harmful sulfur compounds such as sulfates, and indirectly by inhibiting the effectiveness of modern emission control devices. Sulfur in fuel is also a barrier to dealing with climate pollution from diesel engines. Black carbon associated with diesel combustion can be controlled using diesel particulate filters required by Euro 6 emissions standards, but these devices are only effective with low, or ideally ultra low, sulfur fuels.
Some of the important revisions of the EN 590 standard were:
| Emission Standard | At Latest | Sulphur Content | Cetane Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 1 | 1. January 1993 | Max. 0,200% | Min. 49 |
| Euro 2 | 1. January 1996 | Max. 0,050% | Min. 49 |
| Euro 3 | 1. January 2001 | Max. 0,035% | Min. 51 |
| Euro 4 | 1. January 2006 | Max. 0,005% | Min. 51 |
| Euro 5 | 1. January 2009 | Max. 0,001% | Min. 51 |
| Euro 6 | 1. January 2014 | - | - |
We supply exclusively Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). Full Specification of the product will be attached with the official Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) and the Commercial Invoice (CI).
| Supply Capacity | Min 50.000 MT - Max 300.000 MT / month |
| Supply Period | SPOT or 12 months contract with R&E |
| Loading Port | Rotterdam - Houston - Russian Ports |
| Origin | Russian Origin |
| FOB Delivery | Rotterdam (Dip&Pay) - Houston - Russian Ports |
| CIF Delivery | Any Safe World Port - ASWP |
| Payment Term | SBLC - LC - MT103 - T/T |