The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set new standards for marine fuel, effective from the start of 2020. The rules have major implications for oil refineries and shipping companies, but demand for crude to make compliant fuel may also rise. That said, we think the additional oil demand from the shipping sector will be mostly offset by subdued consumption elsewhere and solid growth in supply.
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