Analysts Dispute Diesel Shortage
Analysts dispute diesel shortage. While stockpiles of distillate fuels (diesel and heating oil) are low, the country is not going to suddenly run out of diesel fuel, despite reports of a diesel shortage driven by…
Fuel Spill Causes Evacuation in PA
Fuel spill causes evacuation in PA in the city of Bethlehem. 100’s of residents were evacuated from their homes today after 6,000 of gallons of fuel spilled out of an overturned tanker truck near Paul Avenue and West Union Boulevard on the city’s west side.
Fuel Costs Have Some Truckers Teetering
Record surging fuel costs have some truckers teetering, especially among small and independent operators. U.S. average for trucking’s main fuel rises another 11.5 cents to $5.339 per gallon—as a freight market authority with a…
New CNG Guidance
NGVAmerica, the national trade association for natural gas use in transportation, has reissued its recommended Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel System Inspection Guidance document to reflect new federal standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…
California Decarbonizing Heavy Trucks
Southern California Gas (SoCalGas), agricultural-trucking company Young’s Commercial Transfer (YCT), and renewable-natural-gas provider Opal Fuels are showcasing YCT’s commitment to help decarbonize California by transitioning its fleet of heavy-duty trucks to operate on RNG. These…
NORA Names New President
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has announced the appointment of Michael Devine as incoming president following the retirement of current president John Huber effective March 1. Devine comes to NORA after having served as VP…
Pipeline Attacked In Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating what is being described as an “organized violent attack” on pipeline workers, police and equipment at a Coastal GasLink drilling site near the Morice River in northern BC.
Chevron, Cummins Target Hydrogen
Chevron and Cummins announced they will form an alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The two companies entered into a memorandum of understanding, which provides the framework…
Nebraska, California Partnering On Ethanol
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) provides infrastructure grants to fuel retailers and supports local ethanol expansion within the state. To complement its work, NCB recently announced it is boosting ethanol demand in population-dense areas, like Calif…
2 Firms Join Carbon Capture Plan In Nebraska
Chief Industries Inc., a company that operates two ethanol plants in Nebraska, announced last month it had entered into an agreement with Catahoula Resources to jointly develop carbon capture and sequestration (CSS) within the state…
New Bills Promote Ethanol Use
The Renewable Fuels Association recently thanked Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Min.) and Joni Ernst (R-IA.) for introducing two new bills that would stimulate increased production of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and expand retail infrastructure to enhance consumer…
Philippines Increases Oil and Gas Imports
As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in most areas, the demand for oil and gas has increased exponentially. Prices have risen, demand is strong from the transportation industry, and consumers are…
