Impact of FAME Content on the Regeneration Frequency of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs)

Dec 8, 2016

Report no. 14/16: Modern diesel passenger cars utilize Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) to reduce particulate matter exhaust emissions. In addition oxygenated fuels and fuel blending components such as Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAMEs) are known to reduce PM formation...

Phase 1: Effect of Fuel Octane on the Performance of Two Euro 4 Gasoline Passenger Cars

Dec 6, 2016

Report no. 13/16: This report details work that was carried out to study the response of modern gasoline passenger cars on octane. The objective of this phase 1 of the study was to investigate the effect of RON and MON on the power and acceleration performance of two...

Concawe and EWF position on the 4th version of the EU Commission Recommendation on the monitoring of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Nov 8, 2016

Concawe and EWF welcome the initiative of the EU Commission to monitor mineral hydrocarbons and materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. This initiative is in line with our organisations’ aim to ensure product safety and consumer...

Marine Fuel Facts

Sep 19, 2016

Learn more about Marine Fuels. Background Information: Background on Shipping Sources of Atmospheric Sulphur Emissions Marine Fuel Regulations Current Situation, Alternatives and Possible Outcomes Refining Impact – Fuel Availability Concerns Scrubbers and Other...

European downstream oil industry safety performance – Statistical summary of reported incidents 2015

Aug 25, 2016

Report no. 12/16: In this twenty-second annual report on European downstream oil industry safety performance, 2015 statistics are presented on work-related personal injuries for the industry’s own employees and contractors. Information was received from 38 Concawe...