Hong Kong approves low sulphur regulation
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Hong Kong's demand that local bunker suppliers sell marine gasoil (MGO) with a sulphur content of no more than 0.05% has passed into law.
The territory's Legislative Council approved the rule, which will come into effect on April 1, at a session on Wednesday. "Any person who supplies non-compliant marine light diesel (MLD) may be liable to a fine of up to HK$50,000 (US $6,440) and imprisonment for up to three months," said a government announcement.
Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment, welcomed the move.
"The Regulation will introduce regulatory control with a view to reducing emissions from local vessels," he said.
"Vessels operating on 0.05% MLD emit about 90% less sulphur dioxide (SO2) and 30% less respirable suspended particulates (RSPs) than those operating on 0.5% sulphur diesel. Implementing the Regulation will help reduce the total emissions of SO2 and RSPs in Hong Kong by 10% and 4% respectively. This will help improve the ambient air quality and reduce health risks for the population, especially those in the coastal areas," he said.