Fuels & Lubricants Magazine

EDITOR’S LETTER
Dear readers,
The new issue of Fuels and Lubricants Magazine focuses on fast and dynamic
changes in the oil and gas industry, primarily on the shift to renewable
energy. Stricter targets for the reduction of the emissions are fast approaching
and they will pose challenges for the companies and authors, encouraging
them, consequently, to explore new opportunities using present technology.
The processing of different non-mineral feeds has become the norm. The
Green corner covers the possibility of processing used cooking oil as a feedstock,
as well as its advantages and constraints.
The legislation has become more stringent and the European Union is at the
forefront of the efforts to regulate all aspects of the industry. The Regulation
corner covers the introduction of Fuel labelling standard EN 16942 which
introduced graphical labels for fuel quality. The goal was to facilitate the
identification of fuel and vehicle compatibility all over Europe, thus avoiding
traps of commercial fuel names in national languages. The same graphic label
should be used on the fuel dispenser on the petrol station and on the cap of
the fuel tank of the car.
Professional training and development has shifted, although not completely,
from the classroom towards online learning, thus allowing the professionals
to personalize their learning process. We had an interesting conversation
with Mr Donald Glaser about a special approach to engineers’ training on
the processing units with “Hands on Training System”. With the “Hands on
Training System”, engineers and control room operators are able to learn
through practical experience about specific unit start-ups, shutdowns, emergency
response, control system operability, hazardous analysis of key units
and procedures validation.
These are only some of the highlights covered in the new issue of the Magazine.
We hope you will enjoy browsing, exploring and reading many other
interesting and informative articles.
I would also like to invite you to participate at the Symposium Fuels 2018
which will provide you with an opportunity to meet downstream executives
and professionals, technology solution providers, regulators, and government
representatives, academia representatives and researchers.
It is worth noting that the keynote speeches and presentations are prepared
by the leading professionals in the industry. Not only will you be able to see
an exhibition of the leading technology equipment, meet solution providers
and attend networking events, but you will also have an inspiring professional
experience. I hope you will enjoy your stay in Opatija.
Sanda Telen
Editor in Chief
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