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Buckeye terminal to offer biodiesel 24/7 via automated loading rack
(HOUSTON, TX) January 5, 2009– Gulf Hydrocarbon, the premier provider of Gulf Hydrocarbon’s new terminal location will offer convenient 24/7/365 card key access to a dedicated biodiesel bay at an automated loading rack with high-speed pumps. The Buckeye terminal has approximately 120,000 gallon biodiesel storage capacity. At the Buckeye terminal, Gulf Hydrocarbon can provide the biodiesel to create the popular B11 blend, making the most of the tax-free credit provided by the state of Illinois for any fuels utilizing more than 11% biodiesel in their blend. Additional blends, including B2, B5, B20, B50, and B99, can be done. Gulf Hydrocarbon will post its biodiesel prices on DTN, OPIS and Bloomberg. Distributors and truckers can also use the federal “blenders tax credit,” a $1.00 per gallon credit, as allowed by the Renewable Fuels Standard Act 2, that President Bush enacted in 2008. At the time of distribution of this press release the Renewable Fuel Standard Act 2 has not been renewed for 2010, although industry analysts expect the credit to be renewed once Congress goes back to session in 2010. Jess Hewitt, President, Gulf Hydrocarbon, has this to say about the pending legislation, “Based on the 73 automated terminals in the United States right now, we need to triple the amount of terminals to meet the RFS2 goal of 850 million gallons of biodiesel production for 2010. Distribution network is the bottleneck. Gulf Hydrocarbon is equipped to aid in the RFS2 goals by distributing approximately 38 million gallons collectively between our terminals throughout the Gulf area and Midwest.” Jess will be speaking about biodiesel, the Renewable Fuel Standards Act 2 and the economic impact at the 2010 Energy Expo, January 21, 2010 in Brownsville, TX. All Gulf Hydrocarbon biodiesel at Buckeye’s Hartford, IL terminal meets the latest ASTM D6751 standards. Biodiesel, a non–toxic and biodegradable energy source, is a clean-burning alternative to petroleum diesel made from renewable domestic resources such as plant oils, animal fats and recycled grease and kitchen oil. Agrifuels, such as biodiesel, perform essentially the same as petroleum-based diesel, with one major difference- biodiesel significantly reduces harmful hydrocarbon emissions and greenhouse gases, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by as much a 78% as compared to petroleum diesel.
US made biodiesel now has a gateway to Mexico via the Port of Brownsville
(HOUSTON, TX) December 21, 2009– Gulf Hydrocarbon, the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry, announces the arrival of biodiesel at the RTW Terminal in Brownsville, TX, located at 1005 Anchor Road. Gulf Hydrocarbon’s new terminal will offer convenient access to biodiesel truck loading rack. This new gateway for US-made biodiesel will offer easy availability and can serve the local and Mexican distribution-based businesses. In addition to truck access, the terminals also marine transport and the Brownsville Rio Grande International Rail Road serves the terminal for an efficient means of rail transportation. Jess Hewitt, President, Gulf Hydrocarbon is full of optimism about introducing biodiesel to the South Texas market, “With the addition of our South Texas terminal distribution point we can now make biodiesel available to new markets in the Texas valley region, a vast and productive agricultural area, and new markets for renewable fuel in the frontera border states in Mexico. South Texas school buses, farms and industry now have access to a powerful fuel that is green and fights air pollution. These organizations are eligible for state and federal grants that pay for the addition of biodiesel to fleet and school buses who can now use biodiesel to fight harmful diesel particulate emissions. We intend to spend a good deal of time and effort educating related industries about these government incentives and benefits to the environment. .” Jess will be speaking about biodiesel, the Renewable Fuel Standards Act 2 and the economic impact to the Brownsville area at the 2010 Energy Expo, January 21, 2010 at the UTB / TSC ITEC Center located at 301 Mexico Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas 78520 All biodiesel at the RTW terminal meets the latest ASTM D6751 standards. Biodiesel, a non-toxic and biodegradable energy source, is a clean-burning alternative to petroleum diesel made from renewable domestic resources such as plant oils, animal fats and recycled grease and kitchen oil. Agrifuels, such as biodiesel, perform essentially the same as petroleum-based diesel, with one major difference- biodiesel significantly reduces harmful hydrocarbon emissions and greenhouse gases, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by as much a 78% as compared to petroleum diesel.
B5 biodiesel to power the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race cars
(HOUSTON, TX) February 2, 2009 HYPERFUELS, a national supplier of high quality race fuels, biodiesel, additives, and lubricants, has been selected as the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series Official Fuel sponsor. The announcement was made as the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series begins its driver selection event February 1, 2009 in Sonoma, CA. The nine race series will finish on September 26, 2009 in Braselton, GA. Approximately 3,192 gallons of B5 diesel fuel will be used to fuel the diesel race cars as well as the transport trucks and generators throughout the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series. We are extremely pleased to have HYPERFUELS as a partner with the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series in 2009. SynDiesel B5 diesel fuel is already fully approved to use in all Volkswagen TDI clean diesel powered vehicles available at local Volkswagen dealerships today," said Clark Campbell, Motorsport Manager of Volkswagen of America, Inc. "The addition of SynDiesel B5 diesel fuel in the Jetta TDI Cup race cars further demonstrates the feasibility of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source for American consumers, and supports the clean and green racing of the Jetta TDI Cup series, added Campbell. Jess Hewitt, President, Gulf Hydrocarbon, the parent company of HYPERFUELS added, HYPERFUELS supports the use of biodiesel as a clean diesel racing performance fuel. Coming on as a fuel sponsor on the heels of the clean diesel technology announcement by Volkswagen in 2008 makes this a great honor. If we can help take biodiesel power to the next level then everyone wins. Cleaner burning, more power, less emissions, easy access. I cant imagine a better fuel or better cars to debut the effectiveness of biodiesel in. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series influences young and mature racers who mold the awareness of clean diesel for everyone. HYPERFUELS is supplying the SynDiesel® B5 synthetically made diesel fuel, with a 63 cetane rating, storage life of up to 10 years and 20% more BTUs than conventional diesel. The same fuel is now available for purchase on www.hyperfuels.com HOUSTON (April, 2008) The Biodiesel Coalition of Texas (BCOT), a non-profit corporation created by biodiesel pioneers and industry leaders to ensure that biodiesel receives favorable treatment by state regulatory agencies and the Texas Legislature, recently announced its 2008 officers and board members.
The 2008 Officers are as follows:
PRESIDENT OF GULF HYDROCARBON ACCEPTS CHAIRMAN ROLE OF NATIONAL BIODIESEL BOARD COMMITTEE (HOUSTON, TX) January, 2007- Jess Hewitt, CEO, President, Gulf Hydrocarbon (GH), the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry has been appointed Chairman of the Marketing Committee for the National Biodiesel Board (NBB). The NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US. It was founded in 1992 by state soybean commodity groups, who were funding biodiesel research and development programs. Member of the NBB since 1998, Hewitt was chosen to occupy the position because of his leadership skills and outstanding involvement in the biodiesel industry. As Chairman of the Marketing Committee, Hewitts responsibilities include proposing marketing, communication, and/or other outreach based NBB program requirements, objectives, and projects to the Governing Board Meeting of each year deliver a proposed marketing program for the upcoming fiscal year, having authority to amend elements of the program and/or project following the objectives approved by the Board. GH serves the biodiesel needs of petroleum distributors in Houston and Amarillo. They will be exhibiting at the National Biodiesel Convention on Feb 3-6, 2008, Orlando, FL; the Louisiana Oil Marketers EXPO on Feb 27, 2008, Lafayette, LA and ILTA Trade Show on June 9-11, 2008, Houston TX. (HOUSTON) June 2, 2008 Methes Energies International Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Methes Energies Canada Inc., has signed an agreement with Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. on the purchase of the total biodiesel production that will be produced at Methes new 6.6 million gallons per year (25 million liters) biodiesel facility in Sombra, Ontario, Canada. The exact price that Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. will be paying for Methes biodiesel will remain confidential for commercial reasons, however, it can be mentioned that this one will be floating equal to the sum of the regional ultra low sulfur diesel price per gallon. Under the agreement, Methes Energies has the right to reserve up to 10 percent of its monthly biodiesel production toward supplying its other clients. The term of the agreement is for one year, at which time an automatic renewal will apply, unless it is terminated by either party upon a 30 days notice to that effect. Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. is a leader in the biodiesel sector and a member of the National Biodiesel Board. The company was established in 1997 and provides several products and services to the petroleum industry. Commenting on the agreement, Nicholas Ng, Director of Business Development said, We are extremely pleased to have reached an agreement with Gulf Hydrocarbon that provides for a win-win situation for both parties, as well as some peace of mind for us moving forward. With such an agreement in place, Methes Energies will be able to focus on not only producing more biodiesel, but also furthering the sales of our biodiesel processor, the Denami 600. Methes Energies already has a similar off take agreement with Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. for its 1.3 million gallons per year (5 million liters) production facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. About Methes Energies International Ltd. (Methes International) Through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries - Methes Energies Canada Inc. and Methes Energies USA Ltd. - Methes Energies International Ltd. stands as a leader in the biodiesel arena with its innovative and efficient processes that are delivered to its clientele in easy turn-key solutions. These biodiesel solutions are designed for heavy users of biodiesel and diesel fuels, traditional diesel and biodiesel fuel distributors, large scale biodiesel producers, as well as entrepreneurs seeking the independence of producing their own fuel. (HOUSTON, TX) May 1, 2007- Gulf Hydrocarbon, the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry, is pleased to announce the additional of dyed red biodiesel to its product line at IFL terminal in Houston, TX. The dye red is automatically blended into biodiesel at the loading rack in the terminal, mixed according to IRS protocol using a mechanical injection system to insert the dye red into the biodiesel. The dye red biodiesel is used off-road by construction companies, ranchers, farmers, and standby generators, marine and drilling industries because of its non-taxable incentive provided by the US government. The cost of dye red biodiesel is comparable to diesel and current pricing can be found through OPIS or DTN. Scott Hughes, Director of Governmental Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board, “Dye red presents a wonderful non-taxable option for farmers, ranchers, off-road equipment haulers to better manage their logistics costs. The tax incentives will continue to help develop the biodiesel industry and preserve our natural resources. Gulf Hydrocarbon is truly a pioneer in the industry by providing this product at the pump in their terminals.” Gulf Hydrocarbon is currently offering dye red biodiesel to Louisiana and Texas distributors that sell the product to farmers. Distributors in the Louisiana and Texas area include O’Roarke Petroleum Products, Talen’s Marine and Temple Oil Company. HAMMOND, Ind.-- Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. has opened up a wholesale biodiesel facility south of Chicago that offers biodiesel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in an easy-to-use, convenient wholesale distribution pump. "High volume biodiesel wholesalers and distributors are coming in at all hours of the night, loading up to avoid traffic," said Jess Hewitt, president of Gulf Hydrocarbon. "Chicago is undergoing a huge construction project that is crippling major freeways, so our automated 24/7 infrastructure will make the difference in making biodiesel profitable for some distributors." The facility allows tankers, transport trucks, rail cars to add 100 percent agri-biodiesel fuel (B100) to their diesel fuel mix. The terminal, located at 3200 Sheffield Ave., Hammond, Ind., has a capacity of 52 MM gallons total storage, 1.2 MM bbls of total storage. At the Wolf Lake terminal, the drivers preset a meter for the requested volume, connect their hoses, and flip a switch to start pumping the B100. Hewitt said the terminal began carrying biodiesel in January, but just recently went to 24/7 B100 access. "Through the middle of a freezing winter, we pumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of heated biodiesel fuel in Hammond," he said. "Our wholesale customers have reported great success using it; they have increased their orders far beyond their own projections." The terminal will also improve availability for large fleet customers. Gulf Hydrocarbon's distribution specialist, Ron Richardson, said the Hammond terminal serves jobbers and distributors in the Chicago area as well as North Central Illinois and Indiana. He said the company is negotiating contracts to supply several local municipalities and transit systems. The launch of biodiesel at this terminal means retail gas stations will now have easier access to biodiesel blends, opening the door to more public pumps in the area. A map of public pumps can be seen at www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel. "Efficient and cost-effective distribution is one of the most important elements of any energy industry," said Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. "Increasing the number of facilities like these is important to getting biodiesel into the fuel tanks of Americans and helping to supplement our nation's energy supply." Gulf Hydrocarbon has also recently launched a second terminal in Houston. Intercontinental Fuels, or IFL, terminal offers biodiesel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the wholesale distribution terminal located in North Houston near Bush Intercontinental Airport. The IFL facility allows bobtail trucks and transport trucks to add 100 percent agri-biodiesel fuel (B100) to their diesel fuel mix. The terminal, located at 17617 Aldine-Westfield Rd., has a capacity of 6.7 million gallons of total storage, 420,000 gallons of storage for biodiesel. NBB estimates that 27 petroleum terminals have invested in equipment to make biodiesel a significant part of their business. Today, more than 600 major fleets use biodiesel commercially, and 700 retail filling stations make it available to the public. Established in 1997, Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. is the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry. Offering competitively-priced biodiesel for large end-users and petroleum companies, Gulf Hydrocarbon also offers marketing strategies to producers that wish to contract for high-volume off-take agreements and risk management of biodiesel or biodiesel feedstocks. Specialized services include biodiesel production, blending, plant operation, tolling, plant development and financing. Gulf Hydrocarbon pursues biodiesel project development and financing through its Renewable Fuel Research Associates (RFRA) division. Gulf Hydrocarbon holds an exclusive license to market biodiesel production technology through Petrogas Inc. SOURCE: Gulf Hydrocarbon Inc. via Business Wire. November 7, 2007 (HOUSTON)- Gulf Hydrocarbon, the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry, announced that its new racing fuel shop, HYPERFUELS, is now open to the public. Located at 12969 West Hardy Road at the Gulf Bank exit, HYPERFUELS allows racers to purchase a variety high quality race fuels, biodiesel, additives, and lubricants. The HYPERFUELS store features racing fuels from Sunoco, Shell Racing Solutions and Turbo Blue with octanes ranging from 100-117. Fuels can be purchased in individual 5 and 55 gallon pre-sealed drums, race fuel can also run in regular cars and can be stored for up to two years, providing a quick and stable fuel source. Racing oils sold at HYPERFUELS include Royal Purple, Quaker State and Synergyn. Race fuels and oils are available in containers eligible for ground shipping throughout the USA. HYPERFUELS also carries SynDiesel?, a synthetic diesel with a 63 cetane rating, storage life of up to 10 years and 20% more BTUs than conventional diesel. Methanol, Nitromethane and Biodiesel are also for sale, in 5 and 55 gallon drums. The store is open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The store will also serve as a distribution center to supply the companys online clients who order fuels, lubricants, and additives through the companys two racing fuel websites: hyperfuels.com and buyracegas.com. HYPERFUELS will have a Grand Opening party on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the store. For more information visit: www.HYPERFUELS.com or www.buyracegas.com HOUSTON, TX September 08, 2006 With daily posted prices on OPIS (Oil Price Information Service) an Intercontinental Fuels, or IFL, terminal now offers biodiesel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an easy to use, convenient wholesale distribution terminal located in North Houston near Bush Intercontinental Airport. Gulf Hydrocarbon, Inc. pioneered the wholesale biodiesel facility in Houston, Texas mainly for petroleum jobbers and distributors in the area. The facility allows bobtail trucks and transport trucks to add 100 percent agri-biodiesel fuel (B100) to their diesel fuel mix. The terminal, located at 17617 Aldine-Westfield Rd. has a capacity of 6.7 million gallons of total storage, 420,000 gallons of storage for biodiesel. At the IFL terminal, the drivers preset an Accuload meter for the requested volume, connect the Scully overfill protection system and their hoses, and flip a switch to start pumping the B100. The terminal is always open and accessed with a card key system. The truck loading rack has three bays with the ability to handle five different grades of products including biodiesel. Truck rack vapors are collected and controlled through the use of a flare system. All biodiesel at the IFL terminal meets latest ASTM D6751 standards. High volume biodiesel wholesalers and distributors are coming in at all hours of the night, loading up to avoid traffic, said Jess Hewitt, president of Gulf Hydrocarbon. Houston is without a source of biodiesel from a major petroleum terminal so our automated 24/7 infrastructure will make the difference in biodiesel being profitable for distributors. The terminal will also improve availability for large fleet customers. Gulf Hydrocarbons sales specialist, Ron Richardson, said the Houston terminal serves jobbers and distributors in Houston as well as several communities north of Houston. We are also looking for strategic partners who can utilize existing storage for sales of regular diesel fuel to our biodiesel customers. The launch of biodiesel at this terminal means retail stations and truck stops will now have easier access to biodiesel blends, opening the door to more public pumps in the area. A map of public pumps can be seen at www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel. Efficient and cost effective distribution is one of the most important elements of any energy industry, said Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB). Increasing the number of facilities like these is important to getting biodiesel into the fuel tanks of Americans and helping to supplement our nations energy supply. NBB estimates that 27 petroleum terminals have invested in equipment to make biodiesel a significant part of their business. Biodiesel is a renewable diesel fuel that is made from domestic resources such as soybean oil or other domestic fats and vegetable oils. It can be used in any diesel engine with few or no modifications, and can be blended with petroleum diesel at any level. Biodiesel significantly cuts harmful environmental emissions, promotes greater energy independence and boosts our economy. Today, more than 600 major fleets use biodiesel commercially, and 700 retail filling stations make it available to the public. # # # About Gulf Hydrocarbon, Inc. Established in 1997, Gulf Hydrocarbon, Inc. is the premier provider of biodiesel to the petroleum industry. Offering competitively-priced biodiesel for large end-users and petroleum companies, Gulf Hydrocarbon also offers marketing strategies to producers that wish to contract for high volume off-take agreements and risk management of biodiesel or biodiesel feedstocks. Gulf Hydrocarbon pursues biodiesel project development and financing through its Renewable Fuel Research Associates (RFRA) division. Gulf Hydrocarbon holds an exclusive license to market biodiesel production technology through Petrogas, Inc. (www.petrogas.org). For more information please got o www.GulfHydrocarbon.com Houston, TX- Petrogas Process Systems, Inc., is pleased to announce the most competitive biodiesel transesterification processing equipment currently available, Petrogas Biodiesel Production Modules. With the average price per module between $950k and just under $2 million, Petrogas has beaten the standard market pricing and offers a higher quality, greater mobility product with proven value retention. The Petrogas transesterification process involves continuous biodiesel processing to convert degummed crude soybean oil into methyl ester or biodiesel. The Petrogas process employs the latest in processing technology on a skid mounted packaged plant that provides the unit ease of mobility, a differentiation from typical plants in the Biodiesel plant market. Petrogas has positioned our Biodiesel plant in the marketplace at such a critical time and unique pricing point that everyone from cities to corporations will have no choice but to evaluate the possibility of converting soy into energy for their fuel needs, stated Paul Hewitt, President, Petrogas Process Systems, Inc. Our company has been providing special needs equipment to the oil & gas industry for 29 years and we look forward to providing the expected excellence with the biodiesel plant. ABOUT PETROGAS Petrogas is a privately owned company formed in 1975 to offer unique process technologies to the oil and gas producing industry. Modular plants are designed and manufactured able to be installed quickly, within one day, for the recovery of propane and heavier hydrocarbon vapors from natural gas. The passage of the Clean Air Act in the USA created a market for the same technology to be applied to the recovery of vapors from an air mixture. Since a single technology does not fit all applications, Petrogas developed Lean Oil Absorption, Refrigeration, Carbon Adsorption, cryogenic, and turboexpander type systems. Having developed all of the effective vapor recovery methods, Petrogas is able to offer its clients the technology best suited for the application. Petrogas, in addition to the fabrication of vessels, heat exchangers and piping, is fully qualified to provide electrical, instrumentation and UL Approved Control Panels. Petrogas has manufactured in excess of 1,200 systems since its formation. Petrogas systems operate throughout the world. Petrogas is a growth company with a solid financial base. The quality of its engineering staff of Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Refrigeration professional engineers is beyond compare within the industry, always offering the best field proven technology at the most cost effective price. HOUSTON May 26, 2004 Trucking fleets, school districts and environmentally-conscience construction equipment fleet owners in the Houston area now have an innovative, convenient and safer local source of biodiesel, a renewable fuel offering significant clean air and performance benefits. Fleet Fuel Management (FFM), an ORourke company, has rolled out CleanPower at its card lock fueling station located at 227 McCarty Drive. The CleanPower biodiesel pump serves as the first of its kind for the Houston area. Biodiesel can be used in all diesel engines without any modifications. The fuel also can be used in its pure form (B100), or blended with diesel at any level, most commonly 20 percent producing B20. The FFM pumps will offer CleanPower as a B20 product, with B100 available for purchase in bulk quantities. Currently, more than 500 major fleets have switched to biodiesel fuel nationwide. Biodiesel will be the way of the future as our industry seeks alternative fuels that not only decrease air pollution by reducing harmful emissions, but also reduce greenhouse gasses as well, said Tony Garcia, Specialty Fuels business manager for ORourke Petroleum. As one of the most beneficial fuels available from an environmental standpoint, we see this new offering as a chance for fleets to have the option to meet clean-air regulations in an environmentally-friendly way. Significantly reducing emissions like carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and particulate matter, CleanPower serves as a nontoxic, biodegradable fuel, essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. CleanPower offers similar fuel economy, horsepower and torque to petroleum diesel while providing superior lubricity. Established more than 75 years ago, ORourke Petroleum serves as a one-step source for the petrochemical industry, offering comprehensive petroleum services that include lubricants, specialty fueling services, Lubrecon Systems, Inc. (LSI), ORourke Marine Services (OMS) and Select Environmental Petroleum Management (SEPM). Located minutes from the Port of Houston, ORourke strives to offer total petroleum management for a variety of markets, including petrochemical and refining, power generation, general manufacturing , transportation, automotive and aviation. For more information about CleanPower or ORourke Petroleum, please call 713-672-4500 or visit www.orpp.com.
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