EPA reverses SRE decisions taken during Trump’s regime

The US Environmental Protection Agency denied 36 requests from US small refiners seeking waivers from renewable fuel blending mandates for the 2018 compliance year, including 31 petitions that were previously granted under former president Donald Trump. The EPA said the 31 companies that previously had 2018 small refinery exemption (SRE) requests granted will not have

GREET model adoption for biofuels in the US

The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for comment on the current scientific understanding of greenhouse gas modeling of land-based crop biofuels. ACE CEO Brian Jennings and ACE Board Director Ron Alverson contributed to the feedback after attending EPA’s workshop on biofuel GHG modeling. The comments cover subject areas

Growing tug operator puts its trust in CAT® marine power

Why does the largest tug operator in the Americas — serving nine countries, 60 ports and 25,000 ships each year — choose Cat® marine power? It all comes down to trust: trust in the product, trust in the support and trust in a partnership that works to the benefit of both parties. “As we grow,

The US government should end its war on natural gas

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) isn’t a household name. But this relatively unknown government agency exerts tremendous influence on the cost of energy and the overall direction of America’s energy policy. Though nominally an independent and unbiased administrative entity, FERC, like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has become highly susceptible to outside political pressures.

How Much Sulphur is in Fuel?

Sulphur is a naturally occurring component found in crude oil. When total sulphur content is more than 0.5 per cent oil is classed as “sour.” When total sulphur content is less than 0.5 per cent it’s classed as “sweet.” Unless it’s removed during the refining process, sulphur is also present in gasoline and diesel. As

There’s no difference in gasoline itself but brands do mix in different additives

No, there’s no difference in gasoline itself but brands mix in different additives, which some studies have shown may impact the quality or wear and tear on your engine over time. Gas is a shared commodity, says Gas Buddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan, with a handful of refineries storing it in common containers before

The Future of Fuel Additives Transitioning Into 2021

Many automakers have turned to fuel additives to satisfy growing consumer demands for improved engine performance and fuel economy in the modern automotive industry. Fuel additives provide a wide range of benefits, including boosting engine performance, preventing distribution-related complications, and maintaining long-term fuel quality. Currently, the most utilized fuel additives are deposit control and octane