Published on
Tuesday, May 19 2020
Authors: Sam Davis and John Auers
In last week’s blog, we mentioned steps the integrated majors were taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. independent refiners were no different. They all took steps to support community efforts, from manufacturing and distribution of hand sanitizers to hospitals and emergency responders, to donations towards pandemic relief…
Published on
Saturday, May 16 2020
Authors: Cinda Lohmann - Director Fuels Regulatory Practic
On Thursday, May 14, the Fuels Streamlining proposed rule was posted in the Federal Register. “This action proposes to update the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) existing gasoline, diesel, and other fuels programs to improve overall compliance assurance and maintain environmental performance, while reducing compliance costs for industry and EPA.” Turner,…
Published on
Tuesday, May 12 2020
Authors: Sam Davis and John Auers
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact not only on our everyday lives but also on the companies we work for. Across the industry, companies have had to make dramatic changes in the way they operate. Employees who could were encouraged to work from home while additional cleaning, personal…
Published on
Tuesday, May 5 2020
Authors: Eamon Cullinane and John Auers
In what was the most highly anticipated event to occur in the bunker industry, in the last decade, IMO 2020 is now but a memory of the past as COVID-19 has taken center stage. The pandemic has caused an unprecedented drop in petroleum demand and in doing so; the price…
