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Crude Oil Quality Featured in Turner, Mason & Company’s Blog
by Dennis Sutton
Nov 13, 2020
The November 10 Turning Point blog was a special guest submission provided by Dennis Sutton, COQA Executive Director. The article, titled “Heard It Through The Grapevine? Clarifying Some Crude Quality Issues”, provides detailed information on often misunderstood crude quality topics.
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WTI Specs Continue to Attract Attention
by Dennis Sutton
Jun 25, 2020
On June 23, 2020, Platts issued a proposal note, proposing specifications for WTI pipeline and cargo assessments. Their specifications address “direct-from- Permian” supply.
Their release is available for viewing here.
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PHMSA Renders Crude Oil Quality Decision
by Dennis Sutton
May 15, 2020
On May 11, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) blocked an effort by the state of Washington to tighten vapor pressure restrictions on the transportation of crude oil by rail.
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