Turkey: New regulations regarding the quality of fuels used for heating and transportation

As of 1.1.2007 TS EN 590 will be binding technical regulation without any exemption.
Analytical methods stipulated by TS EN 590 is binding for diesels.
Only 2 types of diesel may be delivered by distributors,
1) ‘Diesel’, containing max. 50 mg/kg sulphur
2) ‘Off-Road Diesel’ containing min. 51, max. 1000 mg/kg sulphur (2000 mg/kg until 1.1.2008).
xemptions to be applied until 1.1.2007;
(a) Diesel 50 containing max. 50 mg/kg sulphur,
(b) Diesel 500 containing min. 51 max. 500 mg/kg sulphur,
(c) Diesel 2000 containing min. 501, max. 2000 mg/kg sulphur and
(d) Diesel 7000 containing min. 2001, max. 7000 mg/kg sulphur
may be marketed by distributors.
For all diesel types some technical specifications, such as density, distillation and setan number will be applied differently until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

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References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf