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Beijing, China
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December 13-15, 2005
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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February 5-8, 2006
San Diego, California
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February 20-22, 2006
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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June 20-23, 2006
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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July 29, 2002ExxonMobil Announces Switch to Ethanol in California EarthVision Environmental News
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2002 - Oil companies operating gas stations in California are making the switch from MTBE to ethanol in anticipation of next year's MTBE phaseout, with ExxonMobil being the latest to announce the changeover. ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company, now joins BP and Shell Oil Products US in the commitment. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the national trade association for the US ethanol industry, Phillips Petroleum already blends more than 80 percent of its gasoline in California with ethanol.
"As the world's largest oil company, ExxonMobil's decision sends a clear signal that refiners want to rid themselves and their customers of MTBE," said Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association. "California consumers have led the fight to protect drinking water by demanding the elimination of MTBE in gasoline. A majority of California refiners have heard their call and are responding. I believe California consumers will reward oil companies like ExxonMobil that make an early switch away from MTBE."
This means that four of California's five major refiners will be using ethanol next year. The RFA said ChevronTexaco, the other major refiner, has not stated it's MTBE phaseout timetable. Since BP, Shell, Phillips, and ExxonMobil account for more than 60 percent of total gasoline sales in California, the switch to ethanol will likely create a market for more than 500 million gallons of ethanol in California next year the RFA said.
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