Interview with CONCAWE’s Technical Coordinator for Health Sciences

Interview with CONCAWE’s Technical Coordinator for Health Sciences

Gary Minsavage became CONCAWE’s Technical Coordinator for Health Sciences in 2008 and returned in early May to his home company, ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. The CONCAWE Review departs from its usual format to interview Gary on his Brussels assignment and his...
Downstream oil industry safety statistics

Downstream oil industry safety statistics

The 2009 annual safety report was published in 2010 (CONCAWE report 7/10) and is available on CONCAWE’s website. In addition to the 2009 results, the report also includes a full historical perspective from 1993, as well as comparative figures from other...
CONCAWE Review • Spring 2011

CONCAWE Review • Spring 2011

Volume 20, Number 1: In 2010, CONCAWE and its Member Companies successfully completed the first phase of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). CONCAWE was responsible for the common parts of the REACH dossiers for petroleum...
Disposing of used lubricating oils

Disposing of used lubricating oils

The disposal of used lubricating oils is regulated in the EU by the Waste Oil Directive1 (as well as other waste directives). This Directive requires the Commission to obtain statistical data on the collection and disposal of used oil in the Member States. The...
The impact of biodiesel on vehicle performance

The impact of biodiesel on vehicle performance

The use of bio-derived blending components in road fuels is increasing around the world as a result of legislative initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and support agriculture. Within the European Union, the...