New Synthetic Rubber Could Boost Tire Life Significantly
Frankfurt report on June 25 states researchers at the World Petroleum Congress describe cis polybutadiene as a general purpose synthetic rubber likely to extend tire life 25 to 100 percent. Paul W. Cornell of Cleveland notes commercial impact already evident but market potential remains uncertain for 5 to 10 years.
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Oil news on cis polybutadiene boosts tire wear in blends
Petroleum scientists from 62 nations report that using cis polybutadiene in tread compounds can raise wear resistance 25 to 100 percent depending on usage. Cornell notes immature yet developing compounding tech, with production at attractive prices and compatibility with existing rubber plants. Russia claims oil and gas reserves surpass the United States and plans rapid future production from Turkmen Uzbek Kazakh and Siberian fields.
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Winslow Named To Humble Post
R A Winslow was named assistant general manager for planning in Humble Oil and Refining Co's manufacturing division. He previously served as assistant general manager of Humble's Baton Rouge refinery and will set long range objectives for fuel and petroleum specialty product manufacturing.
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R. A. Winslow
Humble Oil & Refining Co
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Humble
Baton Rouge
California Firm Gets Import Hike
The Oil Import Appeals Board increased crude oil imports to 8,000 barrels daily for U S Oil & Refining Co. of Los Angeles effective July 1. The board denied 13 other appeals for higher or new allocations including Canada Refining Co. Houston Texas City Refining Inc Texas City and Sinclair Oil Corp New York Cities Service Co New York.
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Oil Import Appeals Board
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Los Angeles
Canada Refining Co
Houston
the Southland Co
Dallas
Sinclair Oil Corp
New York
Cities Service Co
Texas City Refining, Inc
Texas City
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Emphasis on Expansion In Research At World Oil Congress
In Frankfurt France urges triple oil discovery to meet 2000 demand. Andre Giraud says current reserves would last five to six years with rising demand of about 5 percent annually. He calls for increased investments and new drilling and refining tech including ocean floor exploration. Des Moines notes soil conservation spans about 950 million acres in the United States.
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Frankfurt
Germany
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French Petroleum Institute
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World Petroleum Congress
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Gas Delivery Increase Proposal Faces Industrial Benefit Test
The Power Commission staff called Transwestern Pipeline Co. claim premature to raise gas deliveries to Southern California by 115 million cubic feet daily. They argued most gains would go to industrial users, not residential consumers, as hearings paused and set for July 16. Pacific Lighting Gas Supply Co and El Paso Natural Gas Co. support higher deliveries to support large industries and expand service across Southern California.
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Gasoline Tax Revenue Reported For New York State
Albany reports state gasoline taxes bring in more than 2 million dollars weekly, highlighting the ongoing revenue stream for New York. The figure underscores continued fuel tax collection as part of the state's fiscal operations.
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