European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

Jun 13, 1997

Report no. 4/97: Statistical summary of reported incidents – 1996. This report is the third by CONCAWE reviewing the safety performance of the downstream oil industry in Western Europe. It includes the results of 28 companies which together represent over 90% of...

Task Risk Assessment

Apr 22, 1997

Report no. 3/97: Task Risk Assessment (TRA) is presented, what it is and how it is used in the petroleum industry. Typical techniques are covered with respect to the area of business (upstream/refining/marketing/retail) and the extent of risk exposure. The selection...

The health hazards and exposures associated with gasoline containing MTBE

Apr 21, 1997

Report no. 97/54: This report compares the toxicological properties of gasoline with and without MTBE. It also reviews the available occupational and consumer exposure data for MTBE.

Proposed EU year 2000 gasoline volatility specifications

Apr 21, 1997

Report no. 97/53: A CONCAWE study identified the proposed flat maximum RVP limit across Europe to be of greatest concern within the gasoline volatility specification in the year 2000EU Draft Fuels Directive. The 60 kPa RVP defined for a six month summer period would...

Motor vehicle emission regulations and fuel specifications. Part 2: Detailed information and historic review (1970-1996)

Mar 21, 1997

Report no. 6/97: This report details the development of world-wide legislation and regulations governing motor vehicle emissions, fuel specifications and fuel consumption from circa 1970 to 1996. It describes legislation on emissions limits and emissions testing,...