The object of this short report is to analyse the reasons behind the growth of this new fuel, and describe the challenges and opportunities presented to the petroleum industry by the large-scale production and use of biofuels.

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This document discusses the various aspects of emissions from shipping activities, such as current and proposed legislation, types and sources of emissions, as well as abatement strategies and their consequences, and stakeholders and their respective views.

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Sulphur is naturally present in crude oil, and must be removed in the refining process to create lower sulphur fuels. The removal processes present large technological and resource challenges. To assist developing countries in addressing these challenges, IPIECA has developed this guidance document on fuel sulphur. This report considers the issues linked to the reduction of sulphur levels in transportation fuels, and discusses appropriate strategies and options to address these issues based on local circumstances.

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The management of ambient air quality, especially in large urban centres, both in North America and Europe, as well as other countries around the world such as Japan, Canada and Australia, has created a rich portfolio of experience from which this report is drawn. The report is written to provide those who are just getting engaged in air quality management with the basis for drawing up, implementing and executing a successful programme, while avoiding many of the recognized pitfalls.

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The global removal of Alkyl Lead additives from Gasoline in the timeframe suggested by recent intergovernmental declarations and resolutions will result in difficult choices and compromises having to be made by governments and refiners in countries that have yet to complete the Lead phase out process.

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