Category Archives: Petroleum Industry

Gazprom Neft reveals concept of robotic fuel station

The fuel filling process was automated with the help of a robot manipulator and implemented for the first time in Russia without the participation of personnel. The robot manipulator is currently being tested for further implementation at airport fuel stations. Gazpromneft-Aero and the Digital Innovations Center of Gazprom Neft in cooperation with the Central Research…
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PEI Links UST Owners TO Testing Procedures, Contractor as EPA Nixes Compliance Deadline Extension Request

  U.S. owners of underground storage tanks (USTs) need not fear a contractor shortage after the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) July 24 denial to extend by six years its Oct. 13 compliance deadline for portions of the 2015 federal UST regulations. Several trade associations, 25 U.S. senators and 20 U.S. representatives requested the extension. The parties questioned the feasibility…
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Laying the ground work for UST Compliance

“Fueled for Thought,” By Joe O’Brien, Source North America In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Agency issued new regulations for underground storage tanks (USTs). They will help galvanize a program that promotes strong operational and maintenance practices at fuel sites. But they also put more responsibility on owners and operators – both to know what is…
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EXXONMOBIL LAUNCHES NEW EXXON MOBIL REWARDS+ LOYALTY PROGRAM

ExxonMobil today launched Exxon Mobil Rewards+™, a new loyalty program that will enable customers to earn and redeem points on fuel, car washes and convenience store purchases at participating Exxon and Mobil stations across the United States. The Exxon Mobil Rewards+ program is unique because it includes convenience store purchases, further enhancing customers’ benefits and experiences…
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