The National Oilheat Research Alliance, in partnership with the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the New York Oil Heating Association, recently opened the new Research and Education Center in Plainview, NY. Dr. Thomas Butcher, who has performed much of the Oilh…
The National Oilheat Research Alliance, in partnership with the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the New York Oil Heating Association, recently opened the new Research and Education… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-opens-facility-ohcc-and-nyoha/
From the Berkshires to Boston, activists are mobilizing against the construction of a pipeline that would bring fracked natural gas from the Marcellus Shale fields of Pennsylvania to New England, according to a recent report by WBUR radio in Boston.
Th…
From the Berkshires to Boston, activists are mobilizing against the construction of a pipeline that would bring fracked natural gas from the Marcellus Shale fields of Pennsylvania… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/lng-export-agenda-enflames-opponents/
No two energy companies are the same, and factors such as ownership, location and philosophy help decide the direction and fortunes of each business. Like many heating oil companies, Northboro Oil Co. is a family-owned, full-service operation that has div…
No two energy companies are the same, and factors such as ownership, location and philosophy help decide the direction and fortunes of each business. Like many heating oil… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fossil-fuels-get-bad-rap/
The distribution of biodiesel-blended fuel has grown dramatically over the past 15 years in the heating oil sector. There are important, positive attributes of biodiesel-blended fuels such as reduced toxic emissions; a cleaner and better performing fuel; …
EDITOR’S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of New England Fuel Institute.
… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/biodiesel-blend-margins-art-and-science/
It was only 23 years ago that a University of Missouri researcher first powered a pickup truck on oil squeezed from soybeans, and the National Soy Diesel Development Board, today known as the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), was formed with seven members f…
It was only 23 years ago that a University of Missouri researcher first powered a pickup truck on oil squeezed from soybeans, and the National Soy Diesel Development Board, today… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/biodiesel-industry-buoyant-about-2016/
In 2015, the U.S. biodiesel market showed itself to be as unpredictable as we have seen in several years. Even with its unpredictability, the net effect was an industry that was aggressively determined and tenacious as ever, navigating the uncertainties o…
In 2015, the U.S. biodiesel market showed itself to be as unpredictable as we have seen in several years. Even with its unpredictability, the net effect was an industry that was… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/biodiesel-2016-strength-certainty/
As 2015 came to a close, Congress approved a $1.8 trillion year-end spending and tax deal that funds the federal government through September 30, 2016 and extends or makes permanent scores of tax incentives for corporations and individuals. President Obam…
As 2015 came to a close, Congress approved a $1.8 trillion year-end spending and tax deal that funds the federal government through September 30, 2016 and extends or makes… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/sizing-federal-budget-deal/
Technology for energy marketers continues to evolve, creating new pathways for companies to serve customers, improve profitability and reduce costs. Oil & Energy recently caught up with Nate Scott, President of Cargas Systems, in Lancaster, PA, for an in-…
Technology for energy marketers continues to evolve, creating new pathways for companies to serve customers, improve profitability and reduce costs. Oil & Energy recently caught… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/working-smarter/
Connecticut’s independent marketers of Oilheat and Bioheat® Fuel have seen more than enough of Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s aggressive, pro-natural gas energy policy.
With new developments and information contradicting every purported advantage of natural…
Connecticut’s independent marketers of Oilheat and Bioheat® Fuel have seen more than enough of Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s aggressive, pro-natural gas energy policy.
With new… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/oil-dealers-seize-moment-assail-pro-natural-gas-policy/
Two New England Oilheat associations are fighting back against carbon tax initiatives that could drive up the cost of a gallon of heating oil by $.40 to $1.00.
The Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) and the Vermont Fuel Dealers Associati…
Two New England Oilheat associations are fighting back against carbon tax initiatives that could drive up the cost of a gallon of heating oil by $.40 to $1.00.
The… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fighting-back-against-carbon-tax-plans/
A proposal to make B5 Bioheat® Fuel the new standard in New York City passed an important procedural step recently when a New York City Council subcommittee held a public hearing on the proposal.
A proposal to make B5 Bioheat® Fuel the new standard in New York City passed an important procedural step recently when a New York City Council subcommittee held a public hearing… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyc-moves-closer-b5-standard/
Natural gas utilities continue to run into walls in their attempts to expand service in New England’s more remote areas.
The futility rate is particularly high in Maine. “We have had natural gas in Maine for 70 years, and the established utilities have…
Natural gas utilities continue to run into walls in their attempts to expand service in New England’s more remote areas.
The futility rate is particularly high in Maine. “We… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/natural-gas-expansion-stumbles-again/
A proposed propane storage facility that could help stabilize supply in the Northeast remains on hold, as the New York State approval process drags on.
Crestwood is seeking to store up to 2.1 billion gallons of propane and butane in underground salt ca…
A proposed propane storage facility that could help stabilize supply in the Northeast remains on hold, as the New York State approval process drags on.
Crestwood is seeking to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/crestwood-propane-project-remains-stuck-limbo/
Before every oil refiner in America comments negatively on the title of this article, allow me to clarify that nearly all of the diesel fuels produced by today’s refineries do meet the required ASTM D-975 specification. Unfortunately, the specification ha…
Before every oil refiner in America comments negatively on the title of this article, allow me to clarify that nearly all of the diesel fuels produced by today’s refineries do… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/diesel-engine-underperforming/
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a leading North American advanced biofuels producer, will offer a webinar this Thursday (December 17) on handling biodiesel in cold weather. Dave Slade, Ph.D., REG’s Executive Director of Biofuels Technology and Services…
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a leading North American advanced biofuels producer, will offer a webinar this Thursday (December 17) on handling biodiesel in cold weather.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reg-offers-webinar-handling-biodiesel-cold-weather/
It looks like New England doesn’t need new natural gas pipelines after all.
After a multi-year pro-pipeline propaganda blitz by the natural gas industry and its allies in the government and regulatory sectors, a new study commissioned by Massachusetts …
It looks like New England doesn’t need new natural gas pipelines after all.
After a multi-year pro-pipeline propaganda blitz by the natural gas industry and its allies in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-study-says-region-doesnt-need-new-gas-pipelines/
A Massachusetts company is selling a high-tech line of oil-absorbing products for cleaning up spills large and small.
OPFLEX Environmental Technologies, of West Hyannisport, MA, has developed a foam cell material that absorbs oil but not water, which m…
A Massachusetts company is selling a high-tech line of oil-absorbing products for cleaning up spills large and small.
OPFLEX Environmental Technologies, of West Hyannisport,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/massachusetts-company-sells-advanced-oil-spill-solutions/
