ExxonMobil announced its initial distribution plans for marine fuel that will meet the low-sulphur targets coming in less than two years.

The oil major says it will have fuel that will meet the International Maritime Organisation's 0.5% sulfur cap in ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.

Additional locations will be announced throughout 2018.

Luca Volta, a manager at ExxonMobil's marine fuels division, says the new fuels will meet global engineering standards which "ensures our customers get the high quality and compliant options they need through our stringent testing protocols and fit-for-use assessments.”