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Natural gas rising

Nancy Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering, Contributing Editor, takes a closer look at the natural gas industry in the Middle East.

 
 
 

EU lifts Syria oil sanctions

The European Union (EU) has lifted its oil embargo on Syria in order to provide economic support to rebel forces.

 

EPA moves to address biodiesel fraud

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) and American Petroleum Institute (API) have praised a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to introduce a biofuel Quality Assurance Program.

 
 
 
 

US demand for refined products on the rise

US demand for petroleum, gasoline, jet fuel, and residual fuel oil has increased, but still remains comparatively low in the context of the last 20 years.

 
 

Preventing Arc Flash in oil and gas facilities

Figures from the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers show that 16.1% of all fatalities at oilfields are caused by an electrical accident, explosion or burn. Of all on-site electrical hazards at an oil & gas facility, arc flash is perhaps the most lethal threat.