Malcolm M. Turner
Published on
Wednesday, January 5 2022
Authors:
January 24, 1936 - December 28, 2021 It is with…
Uncategorized
Focus on Fuels
Published on
Tuesday, January 5 2021
Authors: Cinda Lohmann
Happy New Year to each of you. I know many…
Six months to IMO 2020: All systems go?
Published on
Tuesday, July 9 2019
Authors: Sam Davis
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 74th…
Wishful thinking – Will AMLO come through on promise to build new refinery in Mexico?
Published on
Monday, June 17 2019
Authors: Sam Davis
With only six months into his presidency, AMLO’s impact on…
Looking on Up – US Independent Refiners move past Q1 results; see bright future ahead from IMO
Published on
Monday, May 20 2019
Authors: Sam Davis
We continue with our blog series reviewing highlights from the…
“You’re Still the One” – The Enbridge Mainline Appears the Best Option for Canadian Takeaway Capacity Additions
Published on
Tuesday, April 30 2019
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
As the struggle to build much-needed pipeline capacity from Alberta…
“Together in Electric Dreams” – ICE Developments Challenge EV Momentum
Published on
Tuesday, April 9 2019
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
The “electric vehicle” (EV) revolution has certainly been much promoted…
“Crazy Train” – The Crude by Rail Option for Western Canadian Bitumen
Published on
Tuesday, April 2 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
“Crazy Train” is an all-time heavy metal classic rock song…
“Your Time is Gonna Come” – Is Partially Upgraded Bitumen the Future for the Canadian Oil Sands?
Published on
Tuesday, March 26 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
“Your Time is Gonna Come” is a Led Zeppelin classic…
PUB – “We Shall Overcome”
Published on
Monday, March 4 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
By Dan Cronin and John Auers “We Shall Overcome” is…
Provincial Election in Alberta – “Complicated”
Published on
Tuesday, March 19 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
By: Dan Cronin and John Auers After an extremely cold…
“Time Stand Still” – More Delays on Western Canadian Pipeline Projects
Published on
Monday, March 11 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
By Dan Cronin and John Auers A good case can…
PUB – “The Producers”
Published on
Monday, February 25 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
“The Producers” is a 1967 satirical film written and directed…
“Let’s go to the PUB!” – Canada looks to solve takeaway problems with new strategies
Published on
Tuesday, February 19 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
The song, “Let’s go to the Pub” by Bowling for…
Will Mexico Deliver on Downstream Energy Reform Under AMLO?
Published on
Monday, February 11 2019
Authors: Sam Davis and Guillermo Suarez
Mexico’s refining system has been on a steady decline for…
Oil Majors Expand Refining Capacity to Cash in on Permian
Published on
Monday, February 4 2019
Authors: Sam Davis
In this edition of the blog, we feature announcements made…
“Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” – Changes Coming to the Biodiesel Market via Argentina?
Published on
Monday, January 28 2019
Authors: Markus Auers and Beth Hilbourn
While the U.S. federal government shutdown consumed much of the…
DOWNSTREAM INVESTMENT IN MEXICO – OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS
Published on
Tuesday, January 22 2019
Authors: George Baker and Sam Davis
Authors: George Baker and Sam Davis AMLO’s Response to Gasoline Theft…
Canadian Oil Sands: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
Published on
Monday, January 14 2019
Authors: Dan Cronin and John Auers
By Dan Cronin and John Auers In today’s blog, we…
Papa Panov’s Special Christmas
Published on
Tuesday, December 25 2018
Authors: Leo Tolstoy
Author – Leo Tolstoy With crude and product prices tumbling…
Hot, Hot, Hot – Caribbean Refinery Developments
Published on
Monday, December 17 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers The classic reggae tune…
“Roll with the Changes” – Europe’s Changing Views on Diesel – Update
Published on
Tuesday, December 11 2018
Authors: Brian Mason and John Auers
By Brian Mason and John Auers In a blog last…
“Walking on Broken Glass” – EPA rides the course setting the 2019 renewable fuel standard
Published on
Monday, December 3 2018
Authors: Beth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Beth Hilbourn and John Auers Little did she know…
On Hold – Petrobras Refinery Sales Await New Government
Published on
Monday, November 26 2018
Authors: Sam Davis
Author: Sam Davis As we await the sale of the…
Let the Good Times Roll – Part 3
Published on
Tuesday, November 20 2018
Authors: Brian Mason and John Auers
Authors: Brian Mason and John Auers Over the past couple…
Let the Good Times Roll-Part 2
Published on
Monday, November 12 2018
Authors: Brian Mason & Robert Auers
Authors: Brian Mason & Robert Auers This week, we will…
Let the Good Times Roll
Published on
Tuesday, November 6 2018
Authors: Sam Davis
Independent refiners take advantage of crude bottlenecks; see bright future…
Brazil’s oil industry braces for uncertainty as “Trump of the Tropics” wins election
Published on
Monday, October 29 2018
Authors: Sam Davis and John Auers
Sam Davis and John Auers Last week, we highlighted some…
“La La La” – The Latest Rumblings in the Brazilian Refining Sector
Published on
Tuesday, October 23 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By: John Auers and Robert Auers We have written frequently…
2018 Oil and Money Conference – Notes From the Refining Session
Published on
Monday, October 15 2018
Authors: John Auers
John Auers Last week, I attended the 39th Annual Oil…
“Purple Haze” – Proposed Rule 1410
Published on
Tuesday, October 9 2018
Authors: Brian Mason
By Brian Mason Today we’ll talk about the proposed rule…
“All Summer Long” – Impacts on Refiners of an E-15 Summertime RVP Waiver
Published on
Tuesday, October 2 2018
Authors: Beth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Beth Hilbourn and John Auers Although a little late…
What’s happening with the IMO’s 2020 Marine Fuel Rule?
Published on
Tuesday, September 25 2018
Authors: David St Amand
By David St Amand, guest writer Mr. David St. Amand,…
Fuels Regulations Streamlining
Published on
Tuesday, September 18 2018
Authors: Beth Hilbourn and Robert Auers
By Beth Hilbourn and Robert Auers Streamlining of federal fuel…
The Changing U.S. Refining Landscape
Published on
Tuesday, September 11 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers Last Friday, September 7,…
“The Song That Never Ends” – Cellulosic Biofuels
Published on
Tuesday, September 4 2018
Authors: Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers “This is the song…
“Changes” – U.S. Gulf Coast Petroleum Supply/Demand
Published on
Monday, August 27 2018
Authors: Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers We’ve written a lot…
“Already Gone” – CAFE Becomes SAFE
Published on
Monday, August 20 2018
Authors: Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers Back in early April,…
“Secret Agent Man” – Federal Agencies Support Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Published on
Tuesday, August 14 2018
Authors: Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers
By Elizabeth Hilbourn and John Auers The 1966 song by…
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Feedstock” – The Changing U.S. Gulf Coast Heavy Crude Market
Published on
Tuesday, August 7 2018
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers
By John Mayes and John Auers Driven by decades of…
A Visit to the Hill – Senate Investigates Higher Oil and Gasoline Prices
Published on
Monday, July 30 2018
Authors: John Auers
By John Auers I had the privilege of participating as…
“You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” – Outlook for U.S. Crude Exports
Published on
Monday, July 23 2018
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers
John Mayes and John Auers We’ve seen a number of…
“Only Time Will Tell” – An Update on Refinery Project Activity
Published on
Tuesday, July 17 2018
Authors: John Auers and Brian Mason
By John Auers and Brian Mason In reviewing the refinery…
“Ever Changing Times” and the U.S. RFS Policy
Published on
Monday, July 9 2018
Authors: Beth Hilbourn
By Beth Hilbourn In some ways, RIN prices are just…
“I’m Free” – Trump Administration “Frees” Industry from Regulation, but Worries about Tariffs and Damage to Free Trade Abound
Published on
Monday, July 2 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
John Auers and Robert Auers The classic track from The…
“Ob-La-Di Obrador, Life Goes On, Bra” – Impacts of the Mexican Election on Refining Markets
Published on
Tuesday, June 26 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By John Auers and Robert Auers Mexico certainly has been…
Stuck in the Midland with You – Update on Plans to Relieve Permian Bottlenecks
Published on
Monday, June 18 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers We last covered the…
In Nationalizing Transmountain, the Canadian Government tells British Columbia to go “Love Yourself”
Published on
Monday, June 11 2018
Authors: Robert Auers
By Robert Auers For today’s blog, we chose a song…
“End of the Line” – Will Higher Prices Put an End to Booming Global Product Demand?
Published on
Tuesday, June 5 2018
Authors: John Auers and Brian Mason
By John Auers and Brian Mason There certainly has been…
“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – Gulf Coast Refiners Struggle to Find Heavy Crude
Published on
Tuesday, May 22 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By John Auers and Robert Auers Much has been written…
“We Gonna Rock Down to Electric Avenue” or Maybe Not – Electrical Vehicles (EVs) Might Not Be So Green After All
Published on
Monday, May 14 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers We’ve spent a lot…
“Come Together” – Marathon Andeavor Merger Continues Industry Trends
Published on
Monday, May 7 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By John Auers and Robert Auers It just so happened…
“The Asphalt Jungle” – Another Market Impacted by IMO Regulations
Published on
Monday, April 30 2018
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers
By John Mayes and John Auers The move to low…
“Start Me Up” – Refinery Construction Outlook Part 5: FSU
Published on
Monday, April 23 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers Over the previous weeks,…
“Start Me Up” – Refinery Construction Outlook Part 4: Latin America
Published on
Tuesday, April 17 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers Over the previous weeks,…
The Sad CAFE – What to Make of the Latest EPA Moves on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards (CAFE)
Published on
Monday, April 9 2018
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers While “The Sad Cafe”…
“Start Me Up” – Refinery Construction Outlook Part 3: Asia
Published on
Monday, April 2 2018
Authors: Robert Auers
By Robert Auers Over the previous weeks we have reviewed…
“Start Me Up” – Refinery Construction Outlook Part 2: North America and Europe
Published on
Tuesday, March 27 2018
Authors: Robert Auers
By Robert Auers Today, after taking a week off, we…
Is Cushing Signaling Bullish Market Structure at Crossroads?
Published on
Tuesday, March 20 2018
Authors: Brian L. Milne
By Brian L. Milne, Editor, Product Manager with DTN Billing…
“Start Me Up” – Refinery Construction Outlook Part 1: Middle East and Africa
Published on
Monday, March 12 2018
Authors: Robert Auers
By Robert Auers Today we begin a series discussing various…
“I Walk the Line” – Global Refining Industry Attempts to Keep From Over Building
Published on
Monday, February 26 2018
Authors: John Auers
By John Auers The profitability of all manufacturing businesses is…
“I’d Love to Change the World” – Multiple TM&C Studies Analyze Impacts of Rapidly Changing Petroleum Markets on Industry Participants
Published on
Monday, February 19 2018
Authors: John Auers and John Mayes
By John Auers and John Mayes The past year was…
“We come from the land of the ice and snow” – Can the World Follow Norway’s Example for EV Adoption?
Published on
Monday, February 12 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By John Auers and Robert Auers Immigrant Song, released in…
“We Can Work it Out” – Most U.S. Refiners Likely to Find Ways to Avoid “Worst Case Scenarios” in Meeting Tier III Standards
Published on
Monday, February 5 2018
Authors: James W. Jones
By James W. Jones Last week’s guest blog by George…
“Look What The Cat Dragged In!”
Published on
Monday, January 29 2018
Authors: George Hoekstra
Written by: George Hoekstra, guest writer Mr. Hoekstra retired from…
Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur Credits – To Sell or Not to Sell, That is the Question
Published on
Monday, January 22 2018
Authors: Tom Hogan
By Tom Hogan Current Sulfur in Gasoline Regulations The United…
With the “World Turning”, European Petroleum Demand Returns to Growth
Published on
Tuesday, January 16 2018
Authors: John Mayes and Robert Auers
John Mayes and Robert Auers We chose Fleetwood Mac’s 1975…
“The Coke Side of Life” – Changes on the Way in the Anode Coke Markets
Published on
Monday, January 8 2018
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers
By John Mayes and John Auers Opportunities and challenges come…
“New Year’s Day” – A Look Back and a Peek to the Future
Published on
Wednesday, January 3 2018
Authors: John Auers and Robert Auers
By John Auers and Robert Auers New Year’s Day was…
What Goes Up Must Come Down, and in the Case of Crude Inventories It’s Happening
Published on
Monday, December 18 2017
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers
Authors: John Mayes and John Auers Since the end of…
“Pass it on Down” – Are RIN Costs Simply Passed on to Consumers?
Published on
Tuesday, December 12 2017
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers Last week we discussed…
“Desperados (Permian Crude) Waiting For a Train”
Published on
Tuesday, November 28 2017
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers A couple of weeks…
“Canadian Railroad (Pipeline) Trilogy” – An Impending Takeaway Crunch in Western Canada?
Published on
Tuesday, November 14 2017
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers Gordon Lightfoot, perhaps Canada’s…
“Goin’ Down to Mexico” – Revisiting the Mexican Refining Sector
Published on
Tuesday, November 7 2017
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers ZZ Top’s First Album…
Is Peak Demand “More Than a Feeling?”
Published on
Tuesday, October 31 2017
Authors: Robert Auers and John Auers
By Robert Auers and John Auers It wasn’t long ago…
Copyright © 2021 Turner. All Rights Reserved.
- Login
- Sign up