NORA Programs at Eastern Energy Expo

NORA Technical Projects Update

Dr. Thomas Butcher, NORA Technical Director, and research engineers Ryan Kerr and Neehad Islam will share the latest research and development advancements that the team has been engaged in over the past year as well as providing a forward-looking view of what NORA will be exploring over the next year. Topics will include updates in fuel quality, combustion testing with renewable fuels, various biofuel outside tank projects, and how we hope to engage a discussion on improved AFUE and efficiency percentages

Tuesday, 05/20/2025 8:30am EDT
Room 421

100% Renewable Liquid Heating Renewable Diesel & Biodiesel Blends

NORA in conjunction with Chevron, are in the midst of a 150-site field study in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, where blends of renewable diesel and biodiesel are being distributed throughout 2025. This is one of the largest field studies that the NORA team has initiated, and the goal is to see how 100 percent renewable fuels stand up over an entire heating season. NORA and Chevron will have some very exciting observations and technical data to share with those in attendance. Michael Devine, NORA President, Dr. Thomas Butcher, NORA Director of Research, and Jason Lawrence, Chevron, Sr. Business Development, will present.

Tuesday, 05/20/2025 9:45am EDT
Room 421

“Tech Talk” Live with NORA

Come join us for a live edition of “Tech Talk.” As the heating oil industry moves to a low carbon future, the fuel we use will have to evolve, and Bioheat® fuel is the fuel of the future. While Bioheat® fuel is very similar to heating oil, there are some differences that techs should be aware of as we move to higher blends in 2025 and beyond.

Join Alan Mercurio of Oil Tech Talk and Bob O’Brien of NORA as we discuss this vital transition to renewable liquid fuels. Topics will include:

• Cold Flow
• Combustion
• Tanks
• Flame Proving
• Fuel Units & Filters
• And more!

Tuesday, 05/20/2025 9:45am EDT
Room 421

As one of the 220 exhibitors at the Eastern Energy Expo Trade Show, NORA will be showing live-fire demonstrations of biodiesel and renewable diesel in its outdoor exhibit OD2 as well as an indoor display at Booth 208.

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