U.S. Gasoline Requirements
A “boutique fuel” is a specialized fuel formulation that is unique to a particular market, usually by virtue of federal, state or local laws, and that cannot be obtained from other markets in the same regional distribution system. Boutique fuels can contribute to tight supplies and price volatility, particularly when there is a supply disruption or stress. Nothing is more important in our business than the reliability of supply and a rigid system of state-specific boutique fuels reduces that reliability. The proliferation of these fuels in recent years has presented significant challenges to U.S. refiners and resulted in an inflexible fuel system.
Size: 3 MB | Date: January 2009 | License: Free
Other Fuels Podcasts
API has recorded these podcasts to help consumers better understand the oil and natural gas industry.
Hurricane Preparedness
Jane Van Ryan speaks with API’s Al Mannato on how the oil and natural gas industry is preparing for hurricane season. Mr. Mannato discusses how the industry will continue to remain a reliable provider of energy to the United States.
| | Date: August 4, 2009
Questions Regarding Biofuels and Oil Use
Jane Van Ryan invites Al Mannato, fuels issues manager at API, and Richard Ranger, senior policy advisor at API, to answer questions submitted by users on EnergyTomorrow.org. | | Date: January 6, 2009
Use of Ethanol in Gasoline
In this episode of EnergyTomorrow Radio, Jane Van Ryan talks with Al Mannato, fuels issues manager at API, about the use of ethanol in gasoline.
| | Date: October 14, 2008
is a podcast series that features energy industry experts speaking on hot button energy issues.
API Comments on Growth Energy E15 Waiver Petition
The Clean Air Act prohibits introducing into commerce a fuel that is not “substantially similar” to gasoline unless EPA determines that the fuel will not contribute to the failure of any emission control device or system. Ethanol interests petitioned EPA to grant a waiver allowing ethanol blends up to 15 percent. While the studies included in the petition generally do not show significant adverse effects of E15, API does not believe that they provide sufficient credible scientific and technical support for the granting of the waiver in whole or in part.
Size: 297 KB | Date: July 20, 2009 | License: Free
API Testimony at EPA RFS Hearing
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 significantly increased the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). To implement the Act, EPA published a proposed rule and held a hearing on June 9, 2009 to gather input from industry and stakeholders.
Size: 79 KB | Date: June 9, 2009 | License: Free
API Statement at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing
The EPW Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety held a hearing on April 1, 2009 entitled “Oversight – the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard” API provided a statement on behalf of America’s oil and natural gas industry.
Size: 77 KB | Date: April 1, 2009 | License: Free
Overcoming the Ethanol Blendwall
Within the next few years, the Renewable Fuels Standards will require more ethanol than can be physically blended into gasoline. Two potential solutions, increasing blend limits above 10% for all vehicles, and increasing the use of E85 are considered, and their impacts on consumers, infrastructure and vehicles.
Size: 222 KB | Date: June 12, 2009 | License: Free
API Biofuels Overview
A presentation providing a general overview of API member companies’ positions on various issues created by the Renewable Fuels Standard, including the blendwall, E85, and ethanol blends above 10%.
Size: 1.3 MB | Date: March 1, 2009 | License: Free
API Comments to Midwestern Governors Association on Low Carbon Fuels Standard
The Midwestern Governors Association is proposing a process whereby states can participate in a regional uniform Low Carbon Fuel Standard. API comments on the draft proposal noting that it overlaps the federal Renewable Fuel Standard which sets GHG life cycle resuction standards for biofuels.
Size: 247 KB | Date: January 21, 2009 | License: Free
State Ethanol Blending Laws
Several states have considered legislation that requires the availability of gasoline without ethanol. API opposes these restrictions that conflict with the federal Renewable Fuels Standard.
Size: 405 KB | Date: December 18, 2008 | License: Free
Ethanol Fact Sheet
Ethanol is an alcohol product made principally from corn and can be used as an automotive fuel. The U.S. is the largest producer of fuel ethanol in the world and about 20% of the nation’s corn crop goes to produce fuel ethanol.
Size: 35 KB | Date: July 24, 2007 | License: Free
Backgrounder of Flexible Fuel Vehicles and E85
While most cars and light trucks in the United States can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol, only flexible-fuel vehicles are designed to operate on blends of gasoline containing up to 85% ethanol.
Size: 223 KB | Date: July 24, 2007 | License: Free
Using E-10 to Meet the Renewable Fuel Standard
Ethanol is an important portion of the nation’s gasoline pool and can be used in blends up to 10% in all vehicles. Under the terms of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, gasoline producers will continue to increase the amount of renewables. By 2012, at least 7.5 billion gallons of biofuels per year will be used. Flexibility in the uniform national RFS plan enacted in 2005 will maximize ethanol’s integration into the nation’s gasoline pool.
Size: 126 KB | Date: July 5, 2007 | License: Free
Standards for Biofuels Infrastructure
Understanding Biofuels Standards - Standards developing organizations created the flash file below as a depiction of a high-level distribution chain and provides an example of the existing standards and research being undertaken that are used to move ethanol and biodiesel fuels. 
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Size: 644 KB | Date: July 27, 2007 | License: Free
Propane Supply and Demand
In addition to the long-held popularity of propane as a portable fuel source, firing up backyard barbecues and camp stoves, nearly 5 million American homes rely on propane as their primary heating fuel.
Fuel Choices for Advanced Vehicles
Read about advancements in the internal combustion engine, cleaner-burning and alternative fuels, improved emissions control devices, and new powertrain technologies such as hybrids. Fuel Choices for Advanced Vehicles covers past successes and the progress and potential of future fuels and vehicles, and offers dialog on evolving technologies such as hydrogen-powered fuel cells.
Size: 2.7 MB | Date: October 10, 2006 | License: Free
Backgrounder on Renewable Fuels for Diesel Engines
Rising energy prices, increasing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and concern about environmental impacts associated with transportation has heightened public interest in alternative fuels, including renewable fuels in recent years. This paper provides a brief overview of issues relating to the production and use of renewable fuels derived from biomass resources for use in diesel engines.
Size: 120 KB | Date: June 2006 | License: Free
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