MTBE growth limited despite lead phasedown in gasoline
Journal Article
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· Chem. Eng. News; (United States)
OSTI ID:5425024
This month's legislated reduction of the allowable amount of lead additives in gasoline will increase demand strongly for methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE) as an octane enhancer, but the economics of the refinery business and the likelihood of rapidly increasing high-octane gasoline imports probably will limit the size of the business in coming years. MTBE will be used to fill the octane gap now, but economics and imports of gasoline later on could hold down demand. The limited growth in sales of MTBE is discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 5425024
- Journal Information:
- Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. News; (United States) Vol. 63:28; ISSN CENEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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