Heavy Fuel Oil

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) is the residual product that remains after refining crude oil. HFO is used in heaters, boilers, furnaces, kilns and power generators.

HFO sold in Kenya must meet the following critical parameters: Kinematic viscosity @  50°C of 180 cst maximum, pour point of  27°C maximum, sulphur content of 2.3% maximum and a net calorific value of 41MJ/kg minimum.