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Storm or Opportunity
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06 FEATURE: PUMA
SECTION 1: FEATURES ENERGY IN THE
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04 WORLD VIEW
Key stories from around the world
06 FEATURE: PUMA ENERGY IN THE AMERICAS
10 FEATURE: ELAFLEX LATIN AMERICA
SECTION 2: TECHNOLOGYWORLD
11 LATEST ON TECHNOLOGY
SECTION 3: NEWS
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20 LATIN AMERICA
22 ASIA
25 PW P25 EVENT
26 AFRICA
28 MIDDLE EAST
30 EUROPE
33 FEATURE UPEI
34 ALTERNATIVE FUELS
SECTION 4: PRODUCTS & SUPPLIERS
36 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER NEWS
SECTION 5: WORLD OF CONVENIENCE AT THE SERVICE STATION
43 WORLD OF CONVENIENCE AT THE SERVICE STATION
33 UPEI CARBON
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44 CONVENIENCE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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47 PW MEDIA INFORMATION
51 PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
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International Editor
David Egan
Contributors
Abbey Griffon
Cecile Nourigat
Candice MacLean
Cynthia Irizarry
Frank Depoli
Matias Depoli
Rodrigo Zavala
Sabrina Rendler
Tobias Piwek Welcome to the FuelWorld Issue 3 of 2019.
Art Director The third issue every year always attempts to have a
Anja Coyne special focus on the Americas. This has usually revolved
around the US National Association of Convenience
Advertising Enquiries Stores convention, which incorporates the Petroleum
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advertising@petrolworld.com This issue 3 is no exception. However we have decided to focus
on Latin America with a special feature from Puma Energy
Accounts Enquiries Latin America on page 6. Also we have a suppliers view on
Dorota.Chojecka@petrolworld.com the current state of the Latin American market. In this case,
Frank De Poli, Regional Director of Elaflex Latin America who
Subscriptions is based in Argentina and well known in the industry.
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However, this issue has many news and updates on many
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or newsdesk@petrolworld.com The new “Technology” section on page 11 has news and
articles from Dover Fueling Solutions, Hectronic, Implico and
Print
P97. Page 34 sees a new index of news on Alternative Fuels.
Walsh Colour Print, Ireland
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article on the UPEI recommendations for a carbon neutral
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Issue 3 2019 FUELWORLD
6 Section 1 Feature > World View
WORLD VIEW
Snapshot stories from around the world
Total Achieves Landmark 1000 Solarized Sites
identified, adding up to a nominal power of more than 200
MW-peak, equivalent to the electricity demand of a city of
200,000 people.
“TOTAL service stations around the world are designed as
one-stop shops offering customers tailor-made services
that are easy to access and use,” comments Momar Nguer,
President of Total Marketing & Services and member of
Total’s Executive Committee. "The service stations equipped
with solar panels are more independent of the grid and
showcase our know-how and expertise in renewable energies.
Consistent with Total’s ambition to become the responsible
energy major, the program will reduce our retail network’s
carbon emissions by more than 50,000 tons per year.”
Total inaugurated its thousandth solarized service station, “Solarizing Total’s service stations is fully aligned with our
powered by solar panels. The rooftop solar systems at the strategy of generating and supplying distributed renewable
TOTAL Palmeraie retail outlet in Marrakech, Morocco, are a electricity,” adds Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President,
milestone in the company’s program to solarize certain of its Renewables at Total. “We’re proud to inaugurate our
service stations worldwide, begun in late 2016. thousandth solar-equipped retail outlet. This milestone
achievement reflects Total’s commitment to using solar
Total’s goal is to solarize 5,000 stations in 57 countries. Work power at our sites and our ability to support our industrial
will accelerate in the coming months to reach around 1,000 and commercial customers with cleaner, more affordable and
stations per year. More than a third of TOTAL retail network safer electricity.”
stations worldwide will be equipped with high-efficiency
SunPower solar panels. The recently solarized TOTAL Palmeraie service station
inaugurated today in Marrakech has 134 square meters of
Total is also solarizing production sites, such as plants and photovoltaic panels. The system will produce 45 megawatt-
refineries, and office buildings. A number of projects to equip hours of power per year and reduce the retail outlet’s carbon
various plants or office buildings with solar panels have been emissions by 30 tons per year.
Reliance & BP Announce New Fuels Partnership Across India
BP and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have announced that Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of
they have agreed to form a new joint venture that will include Reliance Industries Limited, and Bob Dudley, Group Chief
a fuel retail network and aviation fuels business across India. Executive of BP, signed heads of agreement for the venture
Building on Reliance's existing Indian fuel retailing network in Mumbai.
and aviation fuel business, the partners expect the venture to
The partners have agreed to set up a new joint venture
expand rapidly to help meet the country's fast-growing demand
company, held 51% by RIL and 49% by BP, that will assume
for energy and mobility.
ownership of RIL's existing Indian fuel retail network and
This is a further development of RIL and BP's longstanding access its aviation fuel business. It is anticipated that final
partnership, which began in 2011 and expanded in 2017 agreements will be reached during 2019 and, subject to
including agreement to seek options to work together to develop regulatory and other customary approvals, the transaction will
differentiated fuels and mobility businesses. be complete in the first half of 2020. 07082019
RIL and BP's venture will incorporate and build on RIL's
current fuel retailing network of over 1,400 fuel service across Editors Note: RIL presented at the recent PW Fuel
India, which the partners aim to grow rapidly to up to 5,500 Retail Conference in Manila. This was a very impressive
fuel service stations over the next five years. This joint venture presentation in every respect and looked to the current
will also include RIL's aviation fuels business, which currently and future application of technology at the forecourt.
operates at over 30 airports across India, providing participation My pereception is that BP will learn from RIL.
in this rapidly-growing market.
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2019
Feature > World View Section 1 7
USA: Neste Renewable Diesel Offered to More Californian Commercial Sites
Jeremy Baines, Vice President of Sales for Neste U.S. Inc.,
expressed happiness in announcing the new locations for their
high-quality and low-carbon Neste MY Renewable Diesel. He also
said that it is a drop-in fuel, meaning no engine or infrastructure
modifications are needed to make the switch. In addition, Neste
MY Renewable Diesel is competitively priced with fossil diesel, so
fleets don’t have to sacrifice cost for sustainability. “We are proud
of the progress made at our new cardlock locations and look
forward to making Neste MY Renewable Diesel more accessible
throughout California and across the globe,” Baines added.
Tom Van De Pol, General Manager of Van De Pol, an authorized
distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel which operates two
of the cardlocks, commented, “For customers who do not have
the ability for onsite fueling, cardlocks are a necessity. Having
Neste MY Renewable Diesel available at a cardlock gives access
High-performance, low-carbon Neste MY Renewable Diesel
to commercial and public fleets who understand the performance
is now being offered at three new locations, facilitating
and emissions benefits of using a 100 percent renewable fuel.
fleet drivers in Northern and Central California to fuel up at
Increased access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel benefits the
multiple commercial fueling serice stations.
entire community.”
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from 100% renewable
“We’re excited to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel at our stations
and sustainable raw materials that cut greenhouse gas emissions
for those fleet drivers who couldn’t previous access the high-
by up to 80%, compared to fossil diesel.
performance fuel and take advantage of its benefits,” said Steve
Customers, till now, have been able to reduce their greenhouse Lopes, President and CEO of Western States Oil, an authorized
gas emissions by at least 79,000 metric tons, thanks to distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel that operates the
the four cardlock locations offering Neste MY Renewable other cardlock locations. “Our customers are raving about the
Diesel. The figure is equivalent to the removal of more than maintenance improvements to their fleets and happy to lower
16,000 passenger cars from the roads for a complete year. their carbon footprint at the same time.” 30082019
England UK: Harvest Energy Employs Software For Maintenance Control
Ian Woodcock, Retail Director, Harvest Energy, remarked,
“Urgent’s FM software is the acknowledged go-to-product
for the major fuel retail sector, including BP and Shell,
so we know we are in good company by choosing this
solution. Joining this global fuel retail community gives
us tremendous piece of mind. The analytics will help us
understand more clearly what is happening across all
maintenance activity and this data can be used to identify
best practice, improve processes and reduce operating costs.
As we continue to grow our business, we are confident that
this system will bring significant advantages and benefits to
support our requirements.”
Harvest Energy, seeking to support the company’s maintenance Urgent professional services consultancy to configure the new
operation across almost 90 company owned service stations system and provide training is also included in the contract, and
in England, has chosen Techniche’s Urgent facilities and asset Harvest Energy will also benefit from ongoing, round-the-clock
management platform. product support.
Aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, “Harvest Energy is a significant player in the UK mid-market fuel
Harvest Energy wanted to increase the visibility and control retail sector and we are pleased to welcome the organization
of all maintenance activity within its network. With repair to our expanding global user community,” said Paul Djuric,
workflows being automated by the Urgent platform, real-time head of Techniche EMEA. “Our platform is highly suited to
reporting will be offered, enabling Harvest Energy to respond Harvest Energy’s complex multi-site requirements and we look
to all maintenance requests as quickly as possible. By the end forward to working with them in order to drive maximum benefit
of 2019, the new system is expected to go live. from the system.” 30082019
Issue 3 2019 FUELWORLD
8 Section 1 Feature > Puma Energy Latin America
COVER STORY
Puma Energy –
5 years of results
in the Americas
By Rodrigo Zavala CEO Latin America
It is amazing how quickly these last five Through the purchase and remodelling gas (LPG) and retail. We have attained
years as CEO of Puma Energy Americas of various terminals, we have been able this position by working closely with
have passed, and I am extremely proud to transform our capacity throughout the our customers, understanding their
of what my team and I have achieved region, as well as ensuring that security, needs and adapting our offers to be the
together throughout this time. During flexibility and reliability are at the best best possible provider for them in fuel
our two decades of history, Puma has international levels possible. As of today, solutions, lubricants and associated
distinguished itself as a global company we have 20 terminals throughout the services. In the lubricant industry, the
through sustained growth, geographic Americas; this year alone we have set up past five years have seen us radically
diversification and a broad and versatile terminals in Baranoa (Colombia), Colón reform our processes to strive to do
product portfolio offer. (Panama) and Encarnación (Paraguay). even better. We spent time redesigning
Creating a network in the region is our formulas to be the of best quality
In the Americas region, growth has
crucial for us as it increases our capacity possible, which in turn set a new
accelerated in the last five years, with
and ability to manage periods of radical standard in the industry. We have also
operations in 11 countries and the
changes in supply and demand in the worked hard to create new innovative
consolidation of our position with greater
markets where we operate. packaging for our lubricants that better
storage capacity in new terminals, a
compliments the look and feel of our
wider network of service stations and a
greater presence in the aviation sector, Excellence in Execution and Retail and Industrial sectors.
among other achievements. We have
World Class Quality In the past few years we have also taken
been busy consolidating our operations Today, our presence in Latin America massive strides to expand our presence
in Central America as well, with a focus has allowed us to establish ourselves as as a regional leader in aviation. Whereas
on developing new lines of business and a leading supplier in key sectors such five years ago we were operating in
venturing into new markets. as lubricants, aviation, liquid petroleum six airports, today we are operating
10 Section 1 Feature > Puma Energy Latin America
Reliability, Agile Response and
Uninterrupted Supply
Our best-in-class integrated global
supply chain and storage and redundancy
capabilities allow us to carry fuel and our
portfolio of high-quality products from
anywhere in the world to markets where
there is demand, driving their growth
and development. And thanks to our
innovative infrastructure that includes
100 storage terminals in 5 continents,
as well as the solidity of our processes
and logistic systems, we can adjust
and respond in an agile and immediate
manner to ensure supply safely, quickly
and uninterruptedly, even in extreme
cases. For example, after hurricanes
in ten. We reached this milestone this the consumer with a product of the
Maria and Irma devastated Puerto Rico
year while expanding our operations highest quality, and with the additives and
in 2017, demand for gasoline and diesel
in the Panamanian market with Puma level of detergency that are necessary to
on the island skyrocketed, largely due
Aviation’s entry to Tocumen International improve mileage and engine performance,
to the destruction of the power line.
Airport, the country’s largest airport. Our cleanliness and maintenance.
Anticipating this, Puma Energy made
efforts in this industry have reaffirmed
In the segment of service stations, the sure to have additional product to be
our commitment to energize the
most visible and widespread aspect able to respond to that demand. Puma
communities in which we operate, in this
of our business, we have a network was the only oil company to receive
case by driving the growth of passenger
of more than 1,300 service stations product uninterruptedly and was the first
traffic through reliable supply logistics
and 150 ‘Super 7’ convenience stores. to be supplied once the San Juan Bay
for airline clients. This has not been an
Our Super 7 stores are the first step was opened. This allowed us to avoid
easy task, and to achieve this, we had
in a comprehensive plan to reinvent interrupting the supply chain at any
to break monopolies, develop creative
the consumer experience and become time. That is one of the main benefits of
business models, and take calculated
the first choice for acquiring basic being a company with a global backing,
risks. However, the payoff has been well
necessities. Even though we are a trajectory and experience, but also the
worth it, and as such, we have achieved
benchmark for others in this sector, we local autonomy necessary to react fast
our goals in a time that exceeded the
know that there remain great challenges, whenever necessary.
expectations of our customers who rely
as well as ample opportunities ahead.
on this vital industry.
We are focused on finding innovative Innovation & Digitalization
ways to improve our offering, in order to
In the liquified petroleum gas market, Puma energy is characterized by constant
give the best value and convenience to
our focus has been on finding and transformation and innovation, all in an
our customers.
developing alternative distribution and
storage chains to transform various
markets in the region. We also strive to
give the best experience and the best
fuels to our clients and consumers, that
is why we continually evolve to offer top
quality gasolines. Our network of services
stations provides fuels that are certified
by TOP TIERTM, a quality standard backed
by leading car manufacturers such as
Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and
Audi. At Puma Energy, we listen to
our consumers’ needs and consider
their opinions regarding our products in
order to innovate and provide them with
constant value, always striving to exceed
their expectations and necessities. That
is why we recently launched Puma Evolve
in Puerto Rico, our new gasoline brand
whose formula was designed to provide
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2019Feature > Puma Energy Latin America Section 1 11
effort to offer energy solutions and services that improve results are fully committed to looking for new solutions together, and
and optimize our clients’ operations. Interesting times are who are willing to strive every day to achieve results. Even
coming: the new 4.0 globalization, new technologies and new when presented with tough challenges, the team remains
relationship dynamics are generating a changing energy sector, diligent, facing these obstacles head on and learning from
characterized by great challenges, but also opportunities for them for future endeavours.
those who know how best to take advantage of it.
While I cannot say with certainty what the next five years hold
In a globalized world, with increasingly competitive markets, in store for us, it is clear that it is time to continue to transform
the ability of companies to adopt the latest IT innovations and ourselves and challenge the status quo, and we are ready and
integrate them into their value chain makes all the difference. eager to fulfil our commitment to Energize the Communities in
The digitization of processes, as well as the incorporation which we operate, promoting their growth and development.
of customer-oriented technological tools become the key
strategic actions for positioning. At Puma Energy, we are prepared
The evolution in the use of digital technologies is going from
being something isolated, reduced to certain processes,
to transforming the business as a whole. At Puma Energy,
we have invested in the digitalization of our operations and
processes to improve and optimize our performance in real
time and provide a truly differentiated service, with the ability
to offer an agile and personalized response to all of our
clients’ needs.
In a market where competition is increasingly fierce, we are
convinced that differentiating ourselves with a value-added
proposal is key. We understand that price-product logic
is valuable, but not enough. Our clients expect more and,
therefore, we are redefining our business model to live up to
their expectations. We put ourselves at the forefront of digital
transformation to maintain our leadership and maximize the
added value we provide to our customers.
And that's where we're heading, inte-grating technological
innovation into our processes and business model. The
challenge is as big as it is a priority if we want to continue
being leaders in the industry.
Puma Energy Spirit
All in all, none of what we have accomplished has been attained
single-handedly. One of our greatest strengths is our team
of over 8,000 loyal employees, whose passion, talent and
Puma Energy Spirit are what truly make a difference for
our clients. My team is integrated of passionate people who
Issue 3 2019 FUELWORLD12 Section 2 Feature > Elaflex Latin America
The Perfect Storm or an
Incredible Opportunity?
By Frank De Poli, Regional Director, Latin America Elaflex HIBY Tanktechnik GmbH & Co KG
in Latin America by 2035. This is driving the Mexican government cannot seem
development in road infrastructure, to decide if to fully open the market or
addition of sites, and investment in continue to be the dominant player in
upstream operations including gas. Due the energy business. Further, a revival
to the abundance of gas, the market is of nationalism and protectionist trade
expanding the capabilities to produce, policies bring additional uncertainty to
transport and distribute LNG, LPG and an already volatile region.
CNG. The industry is looking closely at
Therefore, we expect that environmental
this anticipated growth in demand for
legislation and growth in demand for
energy in Latin America, and is working
energy will create huge commercial
actively on projects and alternatives to
opportunities in the region and tempt
provide the energy that the developing
existing and new players in the
economies need in order to grow.
market to invest in short and long
term projects. Moreover, this will be
Regional Instability done against a backdrop of increasing
ESTIMATED NUMBER
The Latin American market is enteringVenezuela isOF
one of the most challenging and exciting
SERVICE
in meltdown mode, instability and rising nationalism and
protectionism that may slow down
Argentina faces a massive recession,
STATIONS INinvestors
periods in its history. A confluence LATINareAMERICA
still shy to invest in Brazil or even derail this most attractive
of events and factors
RANK byimpacting
COUNTRY our
# OF STATION due to recent corruption scandals, and opportunity in Latin America.
industry are interpreted
1. Brazil by some as39.000
‘the perfect storm’, and by others as
2. Mexico an
11.400
3. Argentina 4.500
“incredible opportunity”
4. Colombia to grow and
profit. Those events
4.450
and factors can4.200
5. Peru
be 18.40%
Elaflex Comment on
6. Paraguay
grouped into 3 areas.
7. Venezuela
1.900
1.700
BRAZIL
MEXICO
Latin America Fuel
Retail Network
6% 80% of
8. Guatemala 1.340
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF SERVICE
ARGENTINA total sites
9. Puerto Rico 1.160 6% 52.20%
Environmental Legislation
10. Ecuador
11. Rep. Dominicana
1.060
800 15.20%
COLOMBIA
OTHER COUNTRIES
The service station fuel retail
12. Bolivia
Brazil and Mexico are
13. Panama
markets in Latin14.America,
the two
740
largest
440
Costa Rica they account
400
STATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA network in Latin America is highly
15. Honduras 330 concentrated in the 4 larger
for over 70% of the total service
16. El Salvador station
310
RANK by COUNTRY # OF STATION countries of the region, and within
population in the region, and they
17. Others (est.) 1000
TOTAL SITES 74.730 1. Brazil 39.000 those countries the concentration of
are both implementing Stage II vapor
2. Mexico 11.400 stations is disproportionately large
recovery. Retrofitting close to 60,000
3. Argentina 4.500 in the principal cities. For example,
stations in a 6 to 10 year period presents 4. Colombia 4.450 the state of San Pablo in Brazil has
a huge opportunity and even larger 5. Peru 4.200 more service
18.40% stations than all of
challenge. Regulators are working 6. Paraguay 1.900 BRAZIL
Argentina, and close to 60% of service
overtime to write and pass regulations 7. Venezuela 1.700
stations
6% in Argentina are located in MEXICO 80% o
and develop infrastructure to approve 8. Guatemala 1.340
9. Puerto Rico 1.160 the top 4 cities of the country. ThisARGENTINA total sit
and monitor, established equipment 6% 52.20%
10. Ecuador 1.060 concentration of service stations COLOMBIA
manufacturers are working to expand
11. Rep. Dominicana 800 in a way facilitates implementation
15.20% OTHER COUNTRIES
capacity while new players are rushing
12. Bolivia 740 of some of the changes required
to open shop, and service companies 13. Panama 440 for equipment as environmental
work around the clock to grow their 14. Costa Rica 400 legislation is passed. However, growth
capabilities. 15. Honduras 330
in the service station network is tied
16. El Salvador 310
to demographics which is expected
Growth in Demand 17. Others (est.) 1000
to show growth outside the principal
TOTAL SITES 74.730
Even conservative estimates indicate cities of each country.
that the vehicle population will double
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2019TECHNOLOGYWORLD
14 Section 3 > TechnologyWorld
Dover Fueling Solutions
Launches
EMV Resource Center
®
access to a download center containing the latest news and data
on outdoor fraud, tips on enabling EMV, a guide to preparing for a
site evaluation and more.
“The EMV liability shift will be here sooner than we think, and
with a limited number of certified technicians available to
complete these installations, the time is now for merchants to
upgrade their fuel service stations,” said DFS Interim General
Dover Fueling Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of Manager – North America, Kendra Keller. “Upgrading a fuel
its new EMV® online resource center. service station or a fuel retail network can be a confusing
and arduous process. DFS is here to make the conversion
On October 1, 2020, the liability for payment fraud at automated as pain-free as possible for our partners and customers
fuel dispensers will shift from the card issuer to the party who with the products and information they need to achieve EMV
has not adopted EMV chip technology. In order to educate station compliance.” 27062019
owners on the urgency of upgrading to EMV technology, DFS
has launched an online resource center to assist through the
transition. Upon registration, visitors to the site will have full
Hectronic starts off into the
Digital Future with New
Company Division
The fast-moving market requires the permanent evolution
of Hectronic from a manufacturer of hardware and software
products to a complete solutions provider of digital technologies.
For this very reason the management of Hectronic established
the new company division “Digital Solutions” on 01 July 2019.
Currently, the team of six employees led by division manager
Sven Stottmeier is working successfully in the areas of
mobile payment as well as hosting and routing of fleet cards.
The goal is to make all payment and authorization processes
at fuel service stations more efficient and secure for all
parties concerned. Digital and intelligent payment systems
and marketing tools create real added value for the customer.
As an example, by means of the mobile payment system
HecFuel fuelling and authorization processes can be
FUELWORLD Issue 3 2019TechnologyWorld Section 3 15
simplified for the fuel service station operator and, thanks activities in a digital environment shall also be based on this
to the user-friendly app, accelerated for the end customer. approach. By means of dynamic and interdisciplinary ways
The software service FleetNet, however, not only allows of working and the freedom to implement ideas creatively
online authorization at the point of sale but also the secure it shall be possible to react even more flexibly to market
acceptance of major fleet cards. changes. The modern workspaces on the second floor of the
headquarters in Bonndorf are also beneficial. Early this year
“In order to meet the requirements of an ever more dynamic
the comprehensive structural modifications were successfully
market and to be able to offer our customers first-class digital
completed and the new spatial concept was filled with life.
solutions the new unit “Digital Solutions” is groundbreaking
The open-space office provides a wide range of working areas
for Hectronic.” – Sven Stottmeier, Head of Company Division
for more creativity. From retreats for concentrated work at
“Digital Solutions”
individual workstations to manifold meeting areas allowing for
The new company division “Digital Solutions” is aligned with easy communication and lively exchange in the team.
the existing structure, but its startup character is supposed to
make it a driving force for digital innovation. With its products The new company division “Digital Solutions” shall create a
and solutions Hectronic stands for excellent quality and the dynamic to push the boundaries, thus developing a successful
claim to be as close to the customer as possible. Our further digital strategy of the Hectronic GmbH. 02082019
Authorize any Kind of
Vehicles Automatically
at the Fuelling Point.
Quick integration into existing
Don`t hesitate to
petrol station architecture
contact us!
Transparency and exact
Hectronic GmbH
Allmendstrasse 15 calculation of consumption
D-79848 Bonndorf Fuel loss, misuse and mis-
Tel. +49 7703 9388-0 fuelling excluded
mail@hectronic.com Higher vehicle throughput
www.hectronic.com Greater fuelling comfort
All details as video on
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Connected, digitized, intelligent:
Managing service station
networks with SAP Secondary
Distribution and Fuels Retailing
Via Continuous Station Replenishment, SAP Secondary
Distribution and Fuels Retailing creates advanced
consumption patterns and replenishment plans for every
service station in the network. For maximum accuracy and
reliability, these guidances are based on various sources:
data from the point-of-sale system, tank level readings and
physically measured pump values. When necessary, it even
takes special incidents into account. If there is a concert or
sports event happening near a specific service station, for
example, SAP Secondary Distribution and Fuels Retailing will
anticipate more traffic during that time.
Another useful functionality is the Service Station Overview,
which is available within SAP Secondary Distribution and
Fuels Retailing as a user-friendly Fiori app. It provides back
office managers with extensive information on the sites they
supervise. Via filters, they can sort this information according
to their current needs. Additionally, they can compare data for
several stations at once and form groups based on differing
For a driver low on gas, filling up the tank is easy: Stop at a criteria. Since it offers an “immediate business benefit to the
station, fuel up the car, pay for the goods and service, leave. user”, SAP distinguishes the Service Station Overview as a so-
Underneath the surface, however, things are not quite that called Fiori Lighthouse Scenario.
simple. After all, modern service station networks are complex What is true for the Service Station Overview in particular, also
entities that consist of dozens or hundreds of individual sites – applies to SAP Secondary Distribution and Fuels Retailing in
all of which are not only connected with each other, but also general: By simplifying and digitizing all aspects of their operation,
with numerous external partners: haulers, vendors, service it supports the managers of service station networks in taking their
providers and so on. business to the next level.
To ensure a smooth and satisfying customer experience at If you would like to find out more about SAP Secondary
any given time, a tremendous amount of work is required Distribution and Fuels Retailing, go to www.implico.com
“behind the scenes”. The key to success: a fully integrated
end-to-end solution that automates, streamlines and steers
the sophisticated processes that run in the background 24/7.
Within the SAP environment, the standard for this is SAP
Secondary Distribution and Fuels Retailing. It is developed by
Implico (the only software factory for SAP in the downstream
sector) and handles the complete administration of a service
station network.
Receiving data from every single location in the network,
SAP Secondary Distribution and Fuels Retailing registers and
processes all transactions – be it fuel fillings, shop purchases
or extra services. At the end of each workday, it shares an
in-depth report with the proper recipients in accounting and
administration. And it also initiates all necessary follow-up
processes automatically.
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C-Stores and the Transition
from Gas, Cokes, and Smokes
C-stores must transition from selling necessity-based Trends in C-Store Transformation
goods to providing a more unique consumer experience. A number of store chains across the country are leading the
charge in transforming the c-store experience into a unique
When gas stations first started popping up in the early
and hyper-localized experience that consumers don’t just
1900s, they weren’t just about fuel. They were the start of
visit out of necessity, but voluntarily flock to. These stores are
American driving culture. Over the years, they’ve evolved
differentiating through:
greatly to what we know today, offering everything from
• Healthy food. As Americans lean toward healthier food options,
snacks and drinks to lottery tickets and tobacco products.
their appetite for the fried, cheesy, oil-laden fare of yesterday’s
But the world is changing, and cars are being made to have c-stores is waning. Today, they want healthier options that keep
greater fuel efficiency than ever (not to mention those that them full (and free of car sickness) as they travel. East Coast
are electric) — which means less stops for gas and even chain Wawa not only offers premium food choices like healthy
fewer visits to the c-store. In 2007, the Ford F150 could get salads (with quinoa!) and fresh sandwiches, but also a nutrition
16 miles to the gallon. Today, that number has increased to calculator and tips for healthy eating on their website.
22 mpg. Current research shows that the average American • Unique products. Drivers can get gas, cokes, and smokes
drives just over 13,400 miles per year. But with 37.5% more anywhere. To keep them coming back, modern c-stores
fuel efficiency in cars, they’re filling up nine times less must offer unique foods and products that give customers a
every year. specialized experience they can’t get anywhere else. Texas-
based stores like Buc-ee’s and Woody’s Smokehouse sell
It’s time for the gas station c-store to differentiate itself
a variety of homemade jerkies, fine cheeses, and branded
from the dingy, dirty shops with junk food and cheap
souvenirs, while Hruska’s offers kolaches that consumers
souvenirs we’ve come to know. In 2019, it’s time to focus
travel far and wide to sample.
on a more enjoyable consumer experience that delights
• New services. Americans are more tech-savvy than ever, and they
customers and keeps them coming back.
expect the brands they interact with to be too. Stores that offer
mobile apps give consumers a more convenient way to pay at the
pump, browse menus, earn rewards points, and even pre- order
food through a channel that coincides with their everyday lives.
From Commodity to Specialty
Human dependence on fossil fuels isn’t going away any time soon.
But engineers are creating more fuel-efficient cars and machines
every day that steadily decrease the necessity of gas. As brands of
every industry like Amazon, Spotify, Netflix, and others offer more
personalized, curated experiences for their customers, consumers
will begin to expect those same interactions from every brand they
encounter — from gas stations to grocery stores and beyond.
To remain relevant and profitable, c-stores must transition from a
commodity-driven business that consumers view as an unavoidable
necessity to an enjoyable experience they actively seek out.
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NORTH AMERICA
NEWS INDEX:
Growth Energy Joins With GasBuddy to Sinclair Fuel Service Stations Will Use
CANADA
Offer Unleaded 88 Mako Networks
Costco to Open Biggest Store
Harris Teeter to Open Site in Lake Pine SoCalGas with Calgren Complete Dairy
Crevier Fuel Service Station Expansion Renewable Natural Gas Facility
Husky’s 5885 Pressure/Vacuum Vent
at Granby
Approved by CARB Speedway Strives For Consumer Data
Filld Arrives In Metro Vancouver Security
Irving Oil Celebrates Summer with Fuel
Greenery Appoints Tim Johnson - Discounts SpeedyQ Markets, GreenPrint Alliance
Executive VP of Sales Cuts Vehicle Emissions
Lariat Partners Sells Offen Petroleum to
Govt’s $4.6 million To Support Petro- Court Square Capital Partners Spinx Co. Streamlines Fuel Price
Canada EV Network Expansion Adjustments
Love's Travel Stops Launches in
Brownsville TravelCenters of America, Shawn Ali
USA Lucas Oil Products Marks 30 years Sign Franchise Agreement
American Natural Gas Buys AMP CNG Michael Bloom Joins Executive Valero Energy Posts 2Q 2019 Financial
Apache Oil Co. Sells Fuel Marketing and Leadership Team as CMO at Gpm Results
Retail Business Investments, Llc VP Racing Fuels Collaborates With
API Approves Improved Engine Oil Marathon Petroleum Appoints Donald C. Shipley Energy
Standards Templin - Executive VP VP Racing Fuels Is Official Fuel of Pro
Applegreen to Acquire US Retail Fuel Marathon Petroleum to Acquire Watercross Tour
Operation Andeavor Logistics VP Racing Fuels- Official Fuel of
Applegreen Acquires Stake in Highway Matrix Capital Markets Declares Bonneville Speed Week
Service Area Network Promotions, New Appointment Wendy’s Partners with GasBuddy
Atlas Oil Makes Numerous Leadership Matrix Declares Certified Tire & Service WEX Signs Agreement with ChargePoint
Appointments Centers Sale Bio-Based Diesel Fuels Deliver Greatest
Booster raises $88.5 million For On- Matrix Guides Sale of Fastrac Markets To Carbon Emission Reductions
Demand Fuel Delivery EG America Fuel Stations Realize EV Market
BP Partners With American Heart MFA Oil Buys Big O Tires in Warrensburg Potential
Association Navistar Instigates Service Partnership California Allows B20 Biodiesel in
BP Ventures Invests USD $3 million In with Love's & Speedco Underground Storage Tanks
PartsTech PDI Acquires CStorePro
BP Will Present Improved Loyalty PetroClear 511 Dispenser Filters Gain
Program, BPme Rewards UL Recognition
Chevron Products Unveils Techron Phillips 66 Selects 9th Wonder for B2B
Protection plus Powersports Solutions
Clean Energy Launches Natural Gas Pilot Flying Readies to Roll Out 6
Station in New York City Locations in West Texas
CITGO Has Carlos E. Jorda for CEO Plug and Play Collaborates With Phillips
Couche-Tard & CrossAmerica Announce 66
Close of the First Asset Exchanges QuikQ Announces Love's Travel,
CyberFuels Post Revenue Increase TravelCenters of America Investments
Cybera Readies Shell for Outdoor EMV Redeem Fuels Multiple Sector Fleets
Douglass Distributing to Rebuild Valero Refuel Buys Bishopville Petroleum Co.
Station Renewable Energy Partners With Broco
EG Group Buys Certified Oil Riiser Fuels Buys Four Jetz C-Stores
EG Group to Buy Cumberland Farms Safeway’s Time-Saving Fuel App Grows.
EPA Finalizes Rule on E15 and RIN Shell Agrees to Sale of Martinez Refinery
Reform Shell Introduces Shell V-PowerNiTRO+
ExxonMobil Rolls Out Latest Formulation Shell Oil with Dunkin’ Gives Fuel
GasBuddy Activates Fuel Availability Discounts
Tracker
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Canada : Irving Oil Reopens Aulds Cove Big Stop
Irving Oil is all set to relaunch the new Aulds Cove Big Stop in
Aulds Cove, Nova Scotia, which was first opened on August 17,
1984, when Aulds Cove was the first Big Stop for Irving Oil. 35
years later, it will officially reopen on the same date.
“Today is an exciting one as we celebrate the grand reopening
of our very first Big Stop location at Aulds Cove,” says Sarah
Irving, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Irving
Oil. “We appreciate the loyalty of our customers over many
years and are so proud to be here to celebrate and have an
opportunity to say thank you for the business.”
Darren Gillis, Chief Marketing Officer, Irving Oil, said, “We’re
looking forward to marking this milestone with the community
in Aulds Cove and celebrating the official reopening of one of
our most historic sites.”
Renovating the Big Stop to meet customer needs, the project
comprised fueling lanes and Professional Driver amenities, a
Eastern Canada and New England. We also operate Ireland’s
dog park, and a larger restaurant including full service menu
only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. In 2019, Irving
offerings with longtime favorites such as fish and chips and
Oil expanded its presence in Ireland by acquiring Top Oil, a
chocolate cake with boiled icing.
leading supplier of home heating oil, petrol and diesel fuel.
Irving Oil is an international refining and marketing company Irving Oil established its European operations in 2014 with an
with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. office in London, England, and tankage in Amsterdam. Named
Founded in 1924, Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for three consecutive years,
Saint John, New Brunswick, along with more than 900 fuelling we have a strong customer and community focus and are
locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning committed to future growth. 21082019
USA: California Allows B20 Biodiesel In Compared to fossil fuels, biodiesel, with existing approval requirements for
Underground Storage Tanks a renewable fuel for diesel engines, double-walled USTs, unless any material
California has removed the last major significantly reduces greenhouse or component of the UST system has
obstacle for storing biodiesel blends gases compared to fossil fuels, making been determined to not be compatible
of up to 20 percent in underground biodiesel use an important strategy with B20." The previous wording of the
storage tanks. in meeting the state's Low Carbon regulation is reversed which required
Fuel Standard. Greenhouse gases are tank owners to prove that every
The National Biodiesel Board, several reduced by at least 50 percent, and often component of the tank was compatible.
member companies, and the California by as much as 81 percent, compared to
Advanced Biofuels Alliance, through efforts Tyson Keever of biodiesel producer
fossil fuels, confirms the California Air
lasting more than 10 years, provided the SeQuential and Crimson Renewable
Resources Board, giving biodiesel some
State Water Board with data necessary Energy who chairs the California
of the best carbon scores among all
to demonstrate B20 compatibility in Advanced Biofuels Alliance, said, "This
liquid fuels.
underground storage tanks. change in regulations represents a huge
Underground storage tanks store a milestone for consumers in California,
The amended regulation fulfills a high vast majority of diesel fuel, particularly who will now have increased access
priority industry objective to allow at retail fueling locations. Regulators to B20 in a state where protecting the
double-walled UST owners and operators were concerned that any degradation of environment is greatly valued. Our
that wish to store B20 to comply with UST materials could allow diesel fuel company is driven to make a positive
regulations, said NBB CEO Donnell to compromise the water supply, even impact on reducing carbon emissions,
Rehagen. He added that this is a major though biodiesel biodegrades in water to stimulate local economies, and to
victory towards biodiesel's mainstream as fast as sugar. reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and
integration into the California fuel supply. this new regulation will amplify our
"We recognize the huge potential for On August 6, California Underground ability to do all three."
biodiesel to supply California with a Storage Tank (UST) were amended by
better and cleaner fuel and applaud state the California State Water Resources Biodiesel, made from an increasingly
regulators for working closely with us Control Board, which now say that diverse mix of resources such as
to clear this final hurdle that will allow diesel containing up to B20, meeting recycled cooking oil, soybean oil
for more low-carbon biodiesel to make the ASTM standard for B20 (D7467), and animal fats, is the nation's first
its way to the consumers and fleets all "shall be recognized as equivalent to domestically produced, commercially
across the state," said Rehagen. diesel for the purpose of complying available advanced biofuel. 09082019
Issue 3 2019 FUELWORLD22 Section 3 Oil Company Retail Brand News > Latin America: News & Updates
LATIN AMERICA
NEWS INDEX:
ARGENTINA
ANCAP Stations to Accept Mobile Fuel
Payments
ARLA 32 to Help Reduce Vehicle
Emission Levels
AXION Energy’s Current Situation
Evaluated
Banco de La Pampa Offers Reduction on
Fuels
Dapsa Opens First Fuel Service Station
Dapsa to Open 30 Fuel Service Stations
by Sept End
Gulf Aims Opening 150 Fuel Service
Stations By 2020
Gulf Opens First Station In Buenos Aires
PDVSA Shuts Last Fuel Service Station Total Mexico Selects Marie Djordjian as GM
Puma Energy Concludes Rebranding COLOMBIA Wascon Blue Set to Launch Its First Fuel
Acquired Pampa Energía Assets Chevron Petroleum Gets Consent to Buy Service Station
Puma Energy Launches Campaign Primax’s Interest Wascon Blue Presents Clean, Cheap
Puma Energy’s Exclusive Discounts Terpel Gets Mobil Marine Lubricants Set Fuel
Promotion is back Available Cross Border Fuel Price Difference
Raizen’s New Station in San Juan Terpel to Increase Fuel Service Stations Causes Concern
Launched In 2019 URUGUAY
Raízen Presents New Shell Helix Ultra CUBA ANCAP Stations Launch Its App
SN PLUS Lubricant Govt Says Fuel Shortage, Power Outages First National Forum of Stations ANCAP
SIFER GAS Opens LPG Station in San Transient DUCSA Reaches Agreements with DAC,
Juan Districad
VOY with Energía Opens Second Fuel JAMAICA
Nettuno Introduces Pet Bath at Fuel
Service Station Total with Epping Purchase to Become
Service Stations
YPF Fuels Receive Top Tier Certification Largest Retailer
Petrobras Selects João Carlos
Agreement Signed For Comprehensive Yaad Man Petroleum to Build Country’s
AraújoFiguerira- President Director
Environmental Solution Largest Fuel Service Station
Petrobras Uruguay President Replaced
Government Stalls Part of Tax on Liquid Fuel Dealer Opens ‘Multipurpose Service
Launch Service to Prevent
Fuels Increase Station Arcade’
Contamination of Underground Tanks in
Govt. Introduces System to Hire Trained MEXICO Fuel Vending
Employees without Contract Arco Invests 300 Million Dollars for Fuel
WIFI Comes To Fuel Service Stations VENEZUELA
Import
Tax Fuel Increase Postponed PDVSA Guarantees Fuel Distribution &
Avia Presents Fuel Red Card
‘Now Gasoil’ Benefits Program Supply throughout the National Territory
BP With Edenred Launch Bpfleet
Commenced Cepsa to Present Service Stations
BRAZIL Network at Onexpo’19
BR Records 2.4% Growth in Sales Enermex Plans 1,500 Portable Fuel
Volume in 2Q2019 Service Stations
Petrobras Completes TAG Sale Femsa’s Fuel Stations Openings Shelved
Petrobras Reports Net Profit of R$ 4 FEMSA Signs JV with Raízen
billion in 1Q2019 GasoMax Opens First Fuel Service
Petrobras Obtains R$ 265 million From Station in Querétaro
Braskem Leniency Agreement Mobil Launches New Station in Cerro de
Petrobras Starts Non-Binding Phase of San Pedro
Downstream & Logistics Assets Sale Oxxo Gas Plans 1000 Fuel Service
Petrobras to Fully Exit Natgas Stations By 2019
Distribution Business OXXO Gas Unveils Its Fuel Service
Petrobras to Reduce Its Stake in Fuel Station in San Pedro Garza García
Station Network Profeco Introduces Its New App
Petrobras & CADE Sign Agreement Puma Energy with Partners Offer
Vitol, Grupo Dislub Equador Form Discounts on E-Payment
Collaboration Repsol Targets 10% of Fuel Retail
Govt Raises Biodiesel Fuel Blend To 11% Market
Government Allows Selling Ethanol Shells New V-Power Enters Market
Directly To Stations Targa Fuels and Pemex Sign Fuel
Contract
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Argentina: DAPSA Opens Fuel Service Station In Suipacha
The new outlet also has CNG among its product offerings,
and is located on Route No. 5, a very busy route frequented by
trucks and large vehicles as well as a large number of cars.
"It is part of the schedule of arranged openings. Next
Thursday we will be celebrating the initiation of a Service
Station in Tucumán and we hope to open 50 sites before
the end of the year," the company said. "We are the first
company in Argentina to put the operator's name on
the board, because we are convinced that it is they who
generate value beyond the image," they said, pointing to
this strategy as one of the strengths of their positioning in
the market.
Establishing itself as a relevant player in total fuel sales, in
addition to inaugurating itself as a network alternative with
Destilería Argentina de Petróleo SA (DAPSA), after its shared values with its adhered stations and with the means
recent entry into the Service Station market, has opened that allow it to compete in a segment with higher demands
another fuel station in Suipacha. and a new order, include DAPSA's future project. 29082019
ARCO Fuel Brand in Mexico
During the summer, Arco has announced
investment plans of more than us
$300m to have 1.6 million barrels of
storage by 2020. Having opened its first
service station in August 2017, it had a
network of over 100 service stations in
September 2018. Arco’s plan is to have a
service station network of at least 400
sites in the northwest of the country.
26082019
Mexico: Akron To Open Its First Fuel
Service Station
The Akron fuel additives brand
is getting ready to foray into the
fuel service station business in
northeastern Mexico with the opening
a fuel service station in Tamaulipas.
‘With this investment that will be
made shortly, the Mexican company
Uruguay: DUCSA Shows Positive ALUR with savings of over one million seeks to enter the competition with
Performance dollars and Carboclor gained 35 million Pemex and the new companies,” said
of pesos. ANCAP President Marta Arturo Montañez Cabrera, Marketing
Uruguayan Fuel Distributor SA (DUCSA), Jara said that the liquidation of the Manager of Lubricants in the southern
which markets fuels and lubricants, ANCAP Company of Beverages and zone. 170919
presenting the financial results of ANCAP Alcohols (CABA), continues, for which
and its subsidiary firms for the first half an orderly process is being carried out.
of 2019, has posted positive performance Gas Sayago, in turn, closed its own
of 382 million pesos, despite the fact that operations on June 30 and the activities
the margins have remained unchanged that continue are in charge of the
since December 2016, while underlining shareholders. In the case of Alcoholes
the increase in its market share with the del Uruguay (ALUR), the president of
expansion plan of Convenience Stores 360. ANCAP explained that the sugar cane
harvest was delayed, resulting in a first
Other companies in the group, such as
semester without income records and,
Cementos del Plata, reduced its losses
therefore, said that “the results do not
by 80 percent in two and a half years,
say much”. 02092019
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