Prior to its release to the market, aviation turbine fuels must demonstrate conformance to the specification requirements outlined in ASTM D1655, the standard specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels. This specification was initially developed for civil applications following the end of World War II, as the demand for specialized fuel for […]

Flaring has been common practice in the oil and gas industry for over 160 years.  It is done for numerous reasons, but most commonly it is a way of disposing of the associated natural gas from oil production where there is no infrastructure for gas takeaway.  What most people outside […]

The United States produces more natural gas than any other country in the world and is now the leading global exporter of this resource. As natural gas continues to emerge as a reliable, low-cost, low-carbon alternative energy source, investment in the infrastructure necessary to increase the U.S.’ exporting capacity has […]

Laboratory testing is an important part of today’s Energy & Environmental industries. The results are often used to demonstrate compliance to regulations at the local, state and federal levels. Results are also used by organizations and policy makers to make decisions that can dramatically impact revenue and the public consumption […]

Many of us drive past our local wastewater plant on a semi-regular basis and likely think nothing of the processes that they are using to treat the water that flows through it. We continue with our day and never think twice about the downward impact that we, local businesses, and […]

The composition of oils and hydrocarbon condensates are a key piece of information for everyone in the energy value chain. At the well site, the composition allows producers to know what is coming out of the ground and understand how it may affect the valuable equipment it touches. At the […]

The urbanization of our societies and industrial revolution created an environment which threatened the health and safety of many water resources in the United States. In order to reverse this trend, the United States took a step forward in the mid-20th century by implementing the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in […]

Fugitive emissions from the oil and gas industry continue to be the target of local, state, and federal rule making policies. Emissions, primarily in the form of methane, pose a credibility risk to the industry as adversaries use this topic to vilify the industry and its role in creating a […]

As we approach the winter season it becomes essential to have winter grade gasoline to ensure our vehicles run smoothly in weather conditions. The petroleum industry commonly uses butane blending to create winter grade gasoline with optimal vapor pressures. Understanding Butane Blending Butane is a hydrocarbon compound found in gas […]

PFAS have become a significant topic of concern in recent years due to their ubiquitous presence in various consumer products, as well as the potentially harmful effects they can have on human health and the environment. In this article we will dive into the world of PFAS to define what […]