While keeping an eye to electric vehicle charging (EVC) and other alternative energy solutions, convenience retailers are finding new ways to keep fuel customers happy in 2022, as gas prices remain high. Temple, Ariz.-based Circle K has rebranded close to 3,000 sites to its Circle K fuel brand in the past three years — about…
Growth Energy Supports E15, RVOs Letter to Biden Administration
Calling on President Biden to prioritize homegrown and renewable biofuels in order to increase U.S. energy independence and lower prices at the pump, 29 members of the U.S. House of Representatives — led by Reps. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Adrian Smith (R-Neb.), Cindy Axne (D-Iowa), Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) —…
Shell Adds Deepwater Production in Gulf of Mexico
Shell plc subsidiary Shell Offshore Inc. announced the start of production at PowerNap, deepwater oil field development in the Gulf of Mexico with an estimated peak production of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Discovered in 2014 and developed by Shell, PowerNap is located in the south-central Mississippi Canyon area approximately 150 miles from…
Delek Executive Shuffle Poised to Continue Historic Growth
Delek US Holdings announced March 28, its leadership succession plan and a series of additional leadership appointments, as well as governance updates at Delek US and Delek Logistics Partners. As part of the plan, Ezra Uzi Yemin, chairman and CEO of Delek US and president of Delek Logistics, will transition to the role of executive…
Marathon’s Martinez Refinery Donation Will Aid High School STEM Students
Marathon Petroleum made a grant via its Martinez, Calif., refinery to help local Alameda County high school students get an up-close look at how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines translate into real-world applications. The Martinez Renewable Fuels team awarded a $10,000 grant to the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum in support of…
Sound Payments Offering $1,000 Referral Incentive
Sound Payments announced that it is offering a $1,000 referral incentive to fuel suppliers, installers and equipment service providers for every station that results in an EMV upgrade installation. The company offers a cost-effective solution that helps stations upgrade for EMV at the pump for a third of the cost. Stations can meet industry requirements…
ACE Officers, Board Members Taking Part in Nebraska Forum
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) officers and board members are speaking and moderating this week during the Nebraska Ethanol Board’s 16th Ethanol: Emerging Issues Forum in Omaha, Neb. Participating at the event are ACE CEO Brian Jennings and CMO Ron Lamberty, as well as ACE board members Brian Vasa, Ron Alverson, John Christianson and Scott…
Growth Energy Runs Ad Campaign Pressing E15 Fix
With a new ad campaign, Growth Energy called on President Biden to direct his administration to lift restrictions on the year-round sale of E15 to boost energy security and combat the surge in fuel costs accelerated by the conflict in Ukraine. The campaign will air on FOX, MSNBC and CNN in the Washington, D.C area.…
Gas Prices Slowly Fall, Yet Future Uncertain
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen to $4.25 after hitting a record $4.33 on March 11. The primary reason is the lower global price of crude oil, which peaked shortly after Russia launched its war in Ukraine, but is now more than $20 lower and hovering near $105/bbl.…
Spinx Offers Loyal Customers Hefty Fuel Discount
Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retailer The Spinx Co. announced that it will be offering a discount of 25 cents per gallon to customers purchasing fuel using its Xtras Pay loyalty feature. The discount will run through May 2, 2022. Gas prices have risen significantly in recent weeks around the world. Although the rising gas…