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Vapor Recovery Around the World |
Hong Kong |
Some dealers in Hong Kong receive up to a 1.0 percent rebate from suppliers to offset losses due largely to evaporation from their storage tanks. Stage I regulations were recently promulgated by Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department (EPD). Stage II requirements are currently being discussed. The primary driving force for these regulations was a toxicological study showing increased levels of benzene in the bloodstream of individuals living close to gasoline refueling stations. The adverse health effects of benzene, a carcinogen, are well known. More information on the toxicological study may be obtained by contacting Mr. Kwan-yu Wong, EPD Hong Kong (852) 2594 6245; Mr. SL Leung (852) 2594 6252; Mr. Shi-kwan Cham (852) 2594 6236; or Mr. Sam Ma, klma@netvigator.com. |
South America, Latin America & South Africa |
| ARID has been collaborating with RedOne/Masstech licensees operating in South America, Latin America (including the Caribbean and Bermuda) and South Africa. While Stage II regulations have yet to be promulgated in most of these regions, a strong incentive exists to reduce storage tank evaporative losses due to the relatively high pump prices for fuel. Major oil companies operating in these regions have recently been more aggressive in implementing SIR and tank testing technologies. The next logical step is to incorporate back-end vapor recovery equipment to reduce evaporative losses. |
Status of CARB certification |
| For uncontrolled stations (those not required to have Stage II vapor recovery), the membrane technology is not required to be certified by CARB.
Retrofitting Stage II stations, however, will require the use of equipment certified under the new CARB rules. The new CARB rules are subject to revision as public comments are received and 15-day changes may be made. ARID is waiting for clear specifications to be adopted by CARB before making costly changes to comply with a standard that may be altered without advance warning. ARID has asked CARB for a standard certification protocol. |
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