CONCAWE Review – Spring 2013

CONCAWE Review – Spring 2013

Fifty years ago—in October 1963—six international oil companies operating European refineries decided to form a new Study Group. The objective of this Study Group was to assist the oil companies in Western Europe at the time in their study of the scientific facts and...
Oil refining in the EU in 2020, with perspectives to 2030

Oil refining in the EU in 2020, with perspectives to 2030

Report no. 1/13: In the two decades to 2030, the EU refining industry will face significant changes in product demand, both in absolute terms and with regard to the relative demand for gasoline and diesel. The introduction of increasingly stringent product quality...
Formation of ‘Stichting CONCAWE’ in 1963

Formation of ‘Stichting CONCAWE’ in 1963

Fifty years ago—in October 1963—six international oil companies operating European refineries decided to form a new Study Group. The objective of this Study Group was to assist the oil companies in Western Europe at the time in their study of the scientific facts and...
The evolution of oil refining in Europe

The evolution of oil refining in Europe

Back in 1963 when CONCAWE was founded, the world looked very different from what it is today, and so did the global and European refining industry. Oil product markets were expanding fast and new refineries were being built at a steady rate. The oil crisis of...
Supporting the oil industry’s commitment to safe operations

Supporting the oil industry’s commitment to safe operations

The refining industry values the safety of its employees and staff working in its installations, as well as those living in communities near to its installations. Personal safety and safe operations are prerequisites for an industry that routinely produces and...