BP Marine will begin selling very low sulphur fuel oil at locations worldwide ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations.

The fuel will be compliant with the regulatory body's 0.5% sulphur cap, set to kick in next year. BP said the fuel was trialed at its Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Antwerp (ARA) and Singapore hubs.

"Following the success of these sea trials, and working closely with our customers, we believe we now have a robust commercial offer that will support customers in complying with MARPOL," BP Marine's global head Eddie Gauci said in a statement.