This Module looks at the key refining and automotive technology options and addresses technical restrictions and relevant investment issues linked to conventional fuel quality changes.

Refining and Automobile Technical Issues and Costs to Consider When Designing Fuel Quality Strategies [.pdf, 1533.9Kb]

Presentation materials:

Key Refining Technical and Cost Issues
Nicholas A. Costalias, Director, Refining Economics and Planning, Hart Downstream Energy Services

Key Vehicle Technical & Cost Issues: Overview of Different Regional Approaches
Michael Walsh, International Consultant

Modules of the Fuel Quality Strategies Training Workshop:

• Module 1 - The Importance of Fuel Quality Strategies and Main Building Blocks
• Module 2 - Refining and Automobile Technical Issues and Costs to Consider When Designing Fuel Quality Strategies
• Module 3 - Pricing and Market Regulation Issues which Influence the Success of Fuel Quality Changes
• Module 4 - Monitoring and Enforcement of Fuel Quality Policies
• Module 5 - How Do You Finalize Fuel Quality Strategy and Gather Support for Its Implementation?
• Glossary