Shell Offshore Inc. — a subsidiary of Shell — announced that it will invest in Sparta, a deep-water development in the Gulf of Mexico. The company noted that the investment represents its competitive approach to “simplifying and replicating projects.” Owned by Shell Offshore Inc. and Equinor Gulf of Mexico, Sparta is expected to reach a…
Five Marathon Refineries Earn ENERGY STAR Certifications
Five Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) refineries earned 2023 ENERGY STAR certifications from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making them among the most energy-efficient facilities of their kind in the country. MPC’s Anacortes, Wash.; Canton, Ohio; Garyville, La.; Robinson, Ill.; and St. Paul Park, Minn., refineries are in the top 25% of peer facilities across the…
bp Upgrades Indiana Wind Farm Technology
bp has announced major upgrades to its Fowler Ridge 1 wind farm in northwest Indiana, which will enable the site to produce more power with greater reliability. The new Vestas turbines are expected to produce up to 40% more energy. They are estimated to generate an average of 314,000 megawatt-hours each year, enough renewable electricity…
Circle K Launches 16 Charging Stations for Trucks in Sweden
Circle K has opened a new set of 16 charging points at five strategically selected points across Sweden. The charging points are located in Hudiksvall, Mantorp, Malmö Spillepengen and Bollebygd. Most of the stations that are being equipped with charging infrastructure also feature amenities such as foodservice, beverages, shops and restrooms. There is also security…
LG Electronics to Launch Line of Owner-Operated EV Chargers
LG Electronics has announced that it will enter the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) charging market in 2024 with the launch of its first line of AC and DC EV charging stations. According to LG Business Solutions USA’s senior vice president Nicolas Min, the line will include Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers, opening new…
What are PHEVs?
Convenience store operators are called upon to continually increase their knowledge base to keep up with the ever-changing needs and demands of their customers. And one of the things they’ve recently been required to add to their fund of knowledge is the acronym PHEV — plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is…
Global Launches First Company-Owned EV Charging Station
Global Partners has activated its first company-owned electric vehicle charging station. The DC fast-charging station, which includes two vehicle chargers, is located at Global’s XtraMart convenience and fueling station at 280 Providence St. in Worcester, Mass. It is part of Global’s efforts to diversify into more alternative fuels. “As we transition our energy sources, Global…
Shell Introduces Renewable Diesel at Los Angelos Sites
Shell — in its latest effort to reduce its carbon footprint — has announced the inclusion of renewable diesel at its sites across Los Angeles. Consumers in the area will now have the opportunity to fill up with Shell’s Renewable Diesel, which is a low carbon fuel that offers the same performance and reliability as…
NACS Show Educational Sessions Continue
The NACS Show resumed on Oct. 4 with the continuation of educational sessions put on by industry professionals and experts. Fuel Retailer Highlights In a session titled “2023 Fuel Retailers of the Year,” award recipients Sheetz and OnCue were represented by Scott Minton, director of business development for OnCue Marketing, and Brian Renaud, director of…
Global Partners Launches First Company-Owned EV Charging Station
Global Partners has launched its first company-owned DC fast charging electric vehicle (EV) station in Worcester, Mass. The EV chargers will operate alongside traditional gas and diesel pumps onsite, providing options for all customers. To celebrate, Global hosted a ribbon cutting attended by local leaders, including Massachusetts State Representative Jim O’Day, Massachusetts Department of Environmental…