Since its debut in the 1890s, Rudolph Diesel’s diesel engine had the ability to run on a variety of fuels, including vegetable oil. Ecofriendly fuel has been around for many years, but with petroleum being widely available at a low cost, the idea of using biofuel was swept under the rug until the 1930s when …
Pacific States Petroleum is proud to announce that we have become a 100% employee-owned company with the launch of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! Founder and President Kevin Maddox sold 100% of his shares in the company to a Trust that will own the stock. The trust beneficiaries are all the employees of the …
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In our continuous journey towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future, the quest for greener alternatives across all facets of life has become a priority. From the simple act of replacing single-use plastics with reusable bags to powering our homes and gadgets with renewable energy, every step counts towards reducing our carbon footprint. Among …
2020 has been a year full of challenges. As a company with family and community woven into our fabric, we have been more committed to our team members and our community than ever before. As we reflect on the past nine months, we want to give a special thanks to everyone who supported us throughout …
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Diesel has become a commonly used fuel in many industries. Diesel engines move many of today’s vehicles such as trains and boats that transport majority of the products we consume, power farm and construction equipment that perform heavy lifting and digging, and power generators to generate electricity. As we mentioned on our last blog, even …
On-site equipment fueling presents a significant fire hazard, however fire potential can be minimized with proper training of prevention, firefighting procedures, and emergency evacuation. According to CAL Fire’s 2019 incident archive, 732 structures were damaged or destroyed due to a fire. If hazards on a jobsite are not properly maintained, a fire could break out …
When safety procedures are followed, unfortunately accidental diesel fuel spills may still happen, and it’s very important to properly clean it up right away. Because diesel and water do not mix, washing it away with water will only spread the fuel even more, and leaving a spill can destroy the ground, be a fire hazard …
As we mentioned in our last blog, the volume of fuel expands and contracts depending on the outside temperature. When the temperature rises, gas molecules move faster, causing more, forceful collisions. This increase in energy heightens the pressure, causing the fuel to take up more space in the container it is in. When there is …
The volume of fuel expands and contracts depending on the outside temperature. Summer is approaching, which means your fuel is likely to heat up. As the temperature of gas rises, the space it occupies increases. This expansion can lead to an overfill, causing the fuel to spill out of its container if it is filled …
Diesel used to be sold without dye, however in 1994 the Environmental Protection Agency and Congress decided to add dye to differentiate fuel sold to the general public to fuel used by off-road vehicles. It is important to know the difference between clear and dyed diesel because its misuse can lead you to pay a …
