Katherine V.

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The "Canary" in the Fuel System

July 28 , 2018 | Katherine V.
The biggest threats to fuel quality and customer loyalty are phase separation, corrosion, and poor housekeeping. A 2016 study conducted by the EPA discovered that 83% of inspected Ultra Low Sulfur...

Hurricane Season 2018: Is Your Generator System Ready?

July 11 , 2018 | Katherine V.
Hurricane season has officially begun. Subtropical storm Albert kicked off the 2018 hurricane season a bit earlier than normal (the official start of hurricane season being June 1st), making landfall...

Deep in the Heart of Texas

May 24 , 2018 | Katherine V.
As the majority—if not all—Americans are well aware, EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas. In fact, this May, members of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad; NFL Hall of Fame Defensive End, Charles Haley;...

Clean Fuels National and our Nation’s Military Veterans - Providing Opportunity for Service Members

May 18 , 2018 | Katherine V.
This month, the Northern Indiana Marion Healthcare System VA hosted its sixth annual job fair. More than 70 area businesses were present to introduce their respective companies, while at the same...

The Need for Fuel Quality Testing

May 15 , 2018 | Katherine V.
An Ohio gas station was shut down late last month due to concerns over fuel quality. Multiple customers were facing engine damage and costly repair bills after filling up at the station in question....

The High Cost—and Costs—of Low Storage Tank Maintenance

April 30 , 2018 | Katherine V.
There’s an old adage that goes, “the eyes are the window to the soul.” In our industry, the adage should read more along the lines of, “the tank accesses are a window to the tank.” I know what you’re...

The Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver Program: A Good Idea or Not?

April 24 , 2018 | Katherine V.
Once again, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is popping up in headlines—this time because of a little known waiver available to small refiners: a waiver that—no pun intended—is certainly making...

Buy Indiana Expo!

April 20 , 2018 | Katherine V.
Clean Fuels National, from the very beginning, has been an Indiana company. In our earliest days, we were reaching out to our friends and neighbors and finding ways to help, mostly through cleaning...

Isobutanol: The Biofuel of the Future?

April 13 , 2018 | Katherine V.
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently seeking public comment on the use of isobutanol as a fuel additive. Butamax Advanced Biofuels has submitted an application to the EPA seeking its...

Happy April "Fuels"

April 12 , 2018 | Katherine V.
It’s mud season here in Indiana – or Spring, as it’s commonly called – with April showers officially making their debut in the form of thunderstorms early this morning. In addition to the clouds and...