Petroleum products

Paraguay switches to Argus pricing

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Petroleum products, Chemical substances, Argus Media, Goods economics), Gasoline, Naphtha, Chemistry

Petropar will use Argus price assessments in contracts to import oil products including gasoline, diesel, naphtha and LPG.

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  • Petropar will use Argus price assessments in contracts to import oil products including gasoline, diesel, naphtha and LPG.
  • Other countries in the region that use Argus prices in contracts include Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Chile.
  • Argus Media chairman and chief executive Adrian Binks said: "We are delighted that Petropar has chosen to switch its import prices for petroleum products to Argus.
  • We have chosen Argus to index our fuel imports because its price assessments are a true reflection of the market.

Danimer Scientific Receives U.S. Patent for Renewable, Biodegradable Marking Wax

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Environment, Health, Chemicals, Plastics, Materials, Physical sciences, Matter, Petroleum products, Polymer chemistry, Bioplastic, Danimer Scientific, Paraffin wax, Crayon, Biodegradation, Plastic, Wax

Danimer Scientific (NYSE:DNMR) , a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that it received a U.S. Patent for a renewable, biodegradable marking wax that serves as an alternative to petrochemical-based paraffin wax.

Key Points: 
  • Danimer Scientific (NYSE:DNMR) , a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that it received a U.S. Patent for a renewable, biodegradable marking wax that serves as an alternative to petrochemical-based paraffin wax.
  • The patent was jointly awarded to Danimer Scientific and its partner in developing the material, Rob Falken , an environmentally focused material developer based in San Diego.
  • Our mission is to develop and manufacture 100% renewable and biodegradable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based materials, said Danimer Scientific Chief Science and Technology Officer Phil Van Trump.
  • Danimer Scientific plans to engage crayon manufacturers in bringing this new material to the marketplace.

Global Ethyl Alcohol Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Alcohols, Chemical substances, Sedatives, Ethanol fuel, Petroleum products, Liquid fuels, Ethanol, Gasoline, Ethanol fuel in Brazil, Common ethanol fuel mixtures

Carbon monoxide production from ethanol fuel is significantly lower when compared to gasoline engines.

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  • Carbon monoxide production from ethanol fuel is significantly lower when compared to gasoline engines.
  • Moreover, for the past several years, refiners have been adding ethanol to fuel, as it burns cleaner than pure gas, which helps in cutting the carbon footprint.
  • In Brazil, fuel ethanol consumption is driven largely by an ethanol blending mandate and lower prices relative to gasoline.
  • Growing demand for premium skin care products, along with the need for a better lifestyle, is driving the market for personal care in the country, positively impacting the demand for ethyl alcohol.

CW Petroleum Corp (CWPE): 2021 Sales on Track to Exceed 2020 for 6-Months Ending 6/30/2021, Identifies Capital Funding Group.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Liquid fuels, Fuels, Chemical substances, Petroleum products, Energy, Emerging technologies, Renewable fuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol fuel, Biofuel, Gasoline, Diesel fuel

Katy, Texas, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CW Petroleum Corp (OTCQB: CWPE), a leading provider of Proprietary Reformulated No Ethanol Gasoline and Biofuels, announce today forecasted Revenue for 6-Months Ending 6/31/2021 is projected to exceed 2020 Sales for the same fiscal period.

Key Points: 
  • Katy, Texas, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CW Petroleum Corp (OTCQB: CWPE), a leading provider of Proprietary Reformulated No Ethanol Gasoline and Biofuels, announce today forecasted Revenue for 6-Months Ending 6/31/2021 is projected to exceed 2020 Sales for the same fiscal period.
  • CW Petroleum Corp supplies and distributes Biodiesel, Biodiesel Blends, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, and a Proprietary EPA Approved Reformulated No Ethanol Gasoline to distributors, convenience stores, marinas, and end-users.
  • Certain statements in this press release may contain "forward-looking statements" regarding future events and our future results.
  • All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed to be forward-looking statements.

Global Bioenergies and Swift Fuel plan the first international flight of an aircraft powered by aviation gasoline made from over 97% renewable resources

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Aviation fuels, Fuels, Chemical substances, Sustainable development, Petroleum products, Avgas, Liquid fuels, Sustainable technologies, Gasoline, Biofuel, Aviation

Composed of over 97% biofuel, the aviation gasoline used for this flight is an environmentally friendly alternative to the 100LL fuel usually marketed for piston-engine aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Composed of over 97% biofuel, the aviation gasoline used for this flight is an environmentally friendly alternative to the 100LL fuel usually marketed for piston-engine aircraft.
  • The gasoline developed by Swift Fuel for this historic flight is lead-free and made up of over 97% plant-based compounds produced byGlobal Bioenergies.
  • Since 2011, Swift has been developing environmentally friendly aviation fuels with the main focus on unleaded alternatives for current 100LL.
  • This first cross-border flight of an aircraft powered by fuel made from over 97% renewable sources is a historic step towards the decarbonisation of the aviation sector.

WAX Blockchain Builds a Better Planet One vIRL® NFT at a Time

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Articles, Technology, Cryptocurrencies, Decentralization, Petroleum products, Non-fungible token, Blockchain, Wax

Its clear that not all blockchains are built the same, said William Quigley, Co-Founder of WAX.

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  • Its clear that not all blockchains are built the same, said William Quigley, Co-Founder of WAX.
  • In fact, WAX is 125,000X more energy-efficient than its nearest competitor, while handling more than 11 million transactions per day.
  • Beyond maintaining a carbon neutral blockchain, WAX is working tirelessly to reverse the damage other chains are wreaking on the environment.
  • Every vIRL NFT is minted on the energy efficient and carbon neutral WAX Blockchain that puts the environment first.

Castrol announces launch of Castrol® ON ™, range of advanced e-Fluids for improved electric vehicle performance

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Motor oils, Petroleum products, Castrol, Tribology, Mechanical engineering, Hydraulic fluid, Chemical substances, Matter, Electric vehicle, Grease

On land, Castrol has developed a range of e-Fluids to meet the needs of vehicle manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • On land, Castrol has developed a range of e-Fluids to meet the needs of vehicle manufacturers.
  • From transmission fluids, which are inside many electric vehicles already on the road, to greases and thermal fluids, these fluids enable electric vehicles to run smoothly, efficiently and stay cool.
  • Our new Castrol ON range offers OEM partners and consumers a full range of advanced e-Fluids to meet the challenging technical demands of current and future electric vehicles."
  • To find out more about Castrol products and programs, please call1888CASTROLor visit www.castrol.com/us
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Nearly Half of U.S. Commercial Trucks Now Powered by Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Technology, Delivering Climate and Clean Air Benefits

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Petroleum products, Energy, Fuels, Ultra-low-sulfur diesel, Diesel locomotive, Diesel engines, Diesel, Liquid fuels

Twenty-three states exceed the national average, with Indiana being the top state with 67 percent of all commercial diesel vehicles being model year 2011 and newer.

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  • Twenty-three states exceed the national average, with Indiana being the top state with 67 percent of all commercial diesel vehicles being model year 2011 and newer.
  • Twenty-three states are seeing growth of their clean diesel fleets occur faster than the national average (All U.S.: 6.3%), said Schaeffer.
  • The Diesel Technology Forum is a not-for-profit association dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel, and technology.
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Global Synthetic Lubricants Market Research Report 2021: An Essential Report for Oil and Gas Companies, Producers, Consulting and Advisory Firms, Government and Policy Makers, & Regulatory Authorities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Tribology, Articles, Economy, Petroleum products, Lubricant, Industrialisation

The Global Synthetic Lubricants Market valued at USD 33.7 billion in the year 2020, witnessing lucrative growth owing to stringent regulatory standards regarding environment conservation, supportive government policies on energy conservation, as well as growing consumer awareness about product quality.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Synthetic Lubricants Market valued at USD 33.7 billion in the year 2020, witnessing lucrative growth owing to stringent regulatory standards regarding environment conservation, supportive government policies on energy conservation, as well as growing consumer awareness about product quality.
  • The continuous rise in demand of automotive sector in Asia Pacific region is driving the demand of industrial products from last few years.
  • Positive outlook towards automotive and industrial sector coupled with rapid industrialisation across developed and emerging economies will drive the Synthetic Lubricants market size.
  • Synthetic lubricants can increase efficiency levels while reducing the amount of power needed to maintain consistent processing.

VUV Analytics Extends the VUV Analyzer Platform for Fuels With the Publication of a New Test Method for the Analysis of Diesel Fuel and Biodiesel Blends

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Liquid fuels, Fuels, Liquids, Petroleum products, Chemical substances, Biodiesel, Diesel fuel

CEDAR PARK, Texas, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --VUV Analytics, Inc. announced today that ASTM has published a new test method, ASTM D8368, for use on the VUV Analyzer Platform for Fuels.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --VUV Analytics, Inc. announced today that ASTM has published a new test method, ASTM D8368, for use on the VUV Analyzer Platform for Fuels.
  • The VUV Analyzer for Fuels running ASTM D8368 allows laboratories to analyze conventional, renewable, and synthetic diesel fuels, as well as biodiesel blends (up to B20).
  • "Adding the ability to analyze diesel fuels to the VUV Analyzer Platform for Fuels was a logical next step in our regulatory roadmap,"said Mr. Dan Wispinski,Standards Development Manager at VUV Analytics.
  • To learn more about the ASTM D8368 and the VUV Analyzer Platform for Fuels, please visit: https://vuvanalytics.com/vuv-analyzer-for-fuels/ or email [email protected] .