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Title: Diesel quality trends in the EU impact the US

Journal Article · · Fuel Technology amp Management
OSTI ID:539165

Refiners in Europe are changing their distillate hydrotreating operations to shoot at a target that is moving much faster than in the U.S. The change in the EU is driven by a combination of legislation, encouragement through tax incentives and new market requirements. It may, therefore, be beneficial for the industry to take a proactive stance on setting the standard for environmental diesel sooner than latter. Consider cost effective options for meeting future middle distillate specifications are discussed.

OSTI ID:
539165
Journal Information:
Fuel Technology amp Management, Vol. 7, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: May 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English