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U.S. Competing to Secure Critical Minerals

The U.S. looks to critical materials for national security and economic opportunity, but even where there is domestic supply, refining infrastructure is lacking
Major world powers have been working to ensure their supply of key materials for electric vehicles, weapons and technology. They are searching the planet for critical minerals and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/us-competing-secure-critical-minerals/

The Clean Air Act, the EPA, and State Regulations

As the new administration looks to rescind California’s waivers to the Clean Air Act, what does it mean for Northeast state laws?
As the new administration looks to rescind California’s waivers to the Clean Air Act, what does it mean for Northeast state laws? Nationally, we are seeing a lot of change afoot… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/clean-air-act-epa-and-state-regulations/

Day Tanks Support Back-up Generators in Extreme Conditions

A day tank is installed as a fuel source for generators or emergency equipment, but connected and supplied by a larger volume tank.
A day tank is installed as a fuel source for generators or emergency equipment, but connected and supplied by a larger volume tank. In an emergency, the generator has an immediate… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/day-tanks-support-back-generators-extreme-conditions/

Major Breakthrough in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Advances in battery technology will play a central role in the transition toward a greener future
Advances in battery technology will play a central role in the transition toward a greener future It is amazing to think about how many products we use each day that are powered… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/major-breakthrough-lithium-ion-batteries/

Heroes of the Hurricanes

When the power went out, NEFI members came to the rescue
When the power went out, NEFI members came to the rescue Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Gulf Coast on September 26, mowed through parts of Georgia and South Carolina and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heroes-hurricanes/

Unlocking Peak Performance in Advanced Fuels

The Importance of Additives and Proper Blending
The Importance of Additives and Proper Blending In today’s decarbonizing world, fuel additives are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity for optimizing the performance of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/unlocking-peak-performance-advanced-fuels/

The Intersectionality of Efficiencies

Where tank monitoring, fuel delivery and operational efficiency meet.
Where tank monitoring, fuel delivery and operational efficiency meet. Hans, Luke, and Leia. The Beastie Boys. The Three Musketeers. All for one and one for all. Add one more… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/intersectionality-efficiencies/

New England’s Largest Gas-Fired Electric Plant Is Retired

Closure represents a significant shift in regional energy production
Closure represents a significant shift in regional energy production In June, Constellation Energy shut down and permanently retired their natural gas-fired Mystic Generating… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-englands-largest-gas-fired-electric-plant-retired/

AI Technology on The Road

New technologies can assist fuel distributors with planning, dispatch, supply, and safety
New technologies can assist fuel distributors with planning, dispatch, supply, and safety We’re just about 18 months into the AI boom, and there’s a lot changing around us.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ai-technology-road/

Toyota’s Breakthrough in Solid-State Batteries

Promising longer range and faster charging than Tesla
Promising longer range and faster charging than Tesla Last September, Toyota announced plans for their improved lithium-ion batteries, as well as a “breakthrough” in solid-state… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/toyotas-breakthrough-solid-state-batteries/

Do I Really Need All These Trucks?

Rethink Your Approach to Delivery Planning
Rethink Your Approach to Delivery Planning When you look out into the yard during the summer, what do you see? Trucks, lots of trucks. Some are out making deliveries, but the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/do-i-really-need-all-these-trucks/

Fueling Folly

EPA’s new emissions regulations step away from reality
EPA’s new emissions regulations step away from reality New regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for heavy duty trucks set emission reduction… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fueling-folly/

Optimizing Operations

Best practices for terminal and fuel transport operators
Best practices for terminal and fuel transport operators It often seems to be that when discussions turn to logistics, supply specifics, and especially technology, people’s eyes… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/optimizing-operations/

National Weather Forecasting Takes NEFI by Storm

NEFI’s new weather service provides more data and access
NEFI’s new weather service provides more data and access Members of the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) have already been introduced to its new weather service, National… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/national-weather-forecasting-takes-nefi-storm/

A Chance Hydrogen Discovery

A cache of white hydrogen fuels thoughts of commercialization
A cache of white hydrogen fuels thoughts of commercialization When a team of scientists were assessing the methane gas levels beneath the ground in Southeastern France, they made… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/chance-hydrogen-discovery/

Winter 2023-2024 First Impressions

El Niño returns, and could bring significant winter weather in early 2024
El Niño returns, and could bring significant winter weather in early 2024 After a three-year run of La Niña winters, Mother Nature has decided it is time to get back to a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/winter-2023-2024-first-impressions/

Storing Renewable Energy in Cement

Future homes may have supercapacitor foundations
Future homes may have supercapacitor foundations MIT engineers have created an energy-storing supercapacitor from three of the world’s most abundant materials: cement, water,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/storing-renewable-energy-cement/

Delivering ALL Your Gallons with Fewer Trucks, ALL Year Round!

Your customers aren’t average. Their delivery schedule shouldn’t be, either
Your customers aren’t average. Their delivery schedule shouldn’t be, either The largest expenses for heating oil and propane distributors are those related to deliveries. Fixed… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/delivering-all-your-gallons-fewer-trucks-all-year-round/

Improved Efficiency Leads to Stronger Margins

10 Ways to Improve Efficiency and Profits
10 Ways to Improve Efficiency and Profits Any business owner or manager should be seeking continuous improvement in their organization’s efficiency. Optimizing operational… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/improved-efficiency-leads-stronger-margins/

Real-Time Tank Data Drives Better Fuel Management

A Tank Monitoring Case Study: Lower Costs, Higher Customer Satisfaction
A Tank Monitoring Case Study: Lower Costs, Higher Customer Satisfaction Our business, like many fuel dealers, relies on remote tank monitoring systems in our daily operations.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/real-time-tank-data-drives-better-fuel-management/

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