# MonitSystemNotes_OLD

MonitSystNotes:
The main content of the Danish fuel quality monitoring program is the following:
In total 40 samples of petrol and 20 samples of diesel from retail sites have been analysed;
Half of the samples have been taken in summer time (July) and the other half in winter time (October);
Half of the samples have been taken east of Storebaelt  and the other half west of Storebaelt. The population is nearly the same east and west of Storebaelt;
The samples of petrol is made up of RON 92 (9 samples), RON 95 (20 samples) and RON 98 (11 samples);
Only parameters expected to have a significant impact on the environment have been measured: 
petrol: vapour pressure (summer only), olefines, aromatics, benzene, sulphur, MTBE and lead (2 samples only). 
diesel: cetane number, density, distillation (95%), PAH and sulphur.

Sampling and analyses are carried out by Saybolt Denmark. This company has been certified according to ISO 9002, but has no accreditation in accordance with EN 45001 as required by prEN 14274.

It has been the objective of the programme that the samples should be representative for the market. As shown in the following table this is the case:
company, no. of samples, share, market share
Shell, 12, 20%, 22%
Statoil, 12, 20%, 19%
Hydro Texaco, 7, 12%, 15%
Kuwait, 7, 12%, 14%
OK, 6, 10%, 11%
Others (1), 16, 26%, 19%

(1)  DK Benzin, Metax, Energi Benzin and Haahr Benzin

AdditComments:
The results from the Danish monitoring program are given in annex IA-IC (petrol) and annex II (diesel). The format follows the layout presented in the Commissions Decision of 18th February 2002 (2002/159/EC). Compared to the limit values exceedances have been found for petrol vapour pressure (4 out of 20 samples) and aromatics in petrol (3 out of 40 samples). If you however use the accept level described in EN ISO 4259 (0.59*R) which according to the Saybolt Denmark correspond to 62.9 kPa for vapour pressure and 44.0% for aromatics, you only have 2 exceedances for vapour pressure left. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has been in contact with the two companies to get their comments. In one case it was due to low throughput, so that some winter quality was left in the tank. No explanation could be given in the other case. The company's own measurements were below 60 kPa.
Oxygenates other than MTBE are not used in Denmark.  Lead has not been added to petrol sold in Denmark since 1994 (due to tax incentives).  Therefore only a limited number (2 samples) of 98 RON have been analysed.  The form of the 2002 report will be identical to the 2001 report.  According to the laboratory the methods used in 2001 are identical to the methods specified in the directive.  The references in the 2002 report will be as specified in the directive.

The general conclusion is that the petrol and automotive diesel sold on the Danish marked in 2001 met the requirements of Directive 98/70.


MonitSystNotes:
The monitoring of fuel quality is based on the Environmental Protection Act (86/2000), on the Council of State Regulation on the quality requirements for engine petrol and diesel fuel (1271/2000), and on the Agreement (38/481/2001) concluded between the Ministry of the Environment and the Customs Authority. According to this Agreement, the Customs Authority draws up annually a sample-taking schedule that is then approved by the Ministry of the Environment. The national district organisation of the Customs Authority is responsible for the taking of such fuel samples in accordance with the sample-taking schedule, and the analysis of the samples is carried out by the Customs Laboratory.

The objective of this monitoring has been to comply, where applicable, with the requirements of the proposed Standard, prEN 14274.

Sample taking:
The sample-taking has been extended, for all the grades covered by the sample-taking requirement, to encompass the entire country, but with a special emphasis on certain areas (customs districts) and grades according to their sales volumes. Moreover, it has been ensured when organising the sample-taking that all the various distribution chains are covered by the sample-taking. The grades examined have been the unleaded 95-octane (RON > 95) and 98-octane (RON > 98) petrol grades and diesel fuel. Moreover, these fuels have been divided into winter and summer grades. As the sales volume of the 99-octane petrol was low, it was left outside the actual sample-taking [operation]. Also, there was no grade available in the market below 95 octanes. The sample-taking was carried out by personnel who had been on a relevant training course, and the sample vessels used were one-litre metal vessels and five-litre plastic vessels that had been approved for this particular purpose. The sample vessels were cooled down in accordance with the requirements of the method in question prior to the vapour pressure analysis.

Analysis:
The analyses were carried out by the Customs Laboratory, which is a testing laboratory accredited by the Finnish Centre for Metrology and Accreditation, FINAS.

Sub-contractors, whose competence was verified, were employed to [check] the octane ratings, cetane numbers and distillation characteristics. The methods of analysis (including those used in the analyses that were entrusted to sub-contractors) were all comparison methods, with the exception of the sulphur method, which was a so-called in-house method. The method in question (TLAB-TT110, Determination of the sulphur content of mineral oils by means of an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mod. ASTM D 4294) corresponds to the EN ISO 8754 method specified in the Directive (Oil products. Determination of sulphur content. Energy dispersive X-ray fluoresecence method). The correctness and accuracy of the method used by the Laboratory has been verified for instance by means of Round Robin comparison studies.

With regard to the lead content, the method used was not the one specified in the Standard, and not all the samples were analysed. The method employed by the Laboratory for lead (TLAB-TT111, Determination of the sulphur content of mineral oils by means of an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) is a so-called screening method. However, the sensitivity of the method used is considerably better than the limiting value specified in the quality requirements. The lead content of all the samples (10% of the total number of samples) selected at random, for which this measurement was performed, was well below the limiting value specified in the quality requirements, being about one category below that. The Laboratory has the capability to certify the lead content of the sample(s) by means of the EN 237 method as specified in the Directive (Oil products. Engine petrol. Determination of low lead contents by means of the atomic absorption spectrometry method) in cases where the result obtained is close to the limiting value specified for the quality or where the said limit is exceeded.

Comparison examinations:
In the course of 2001 the Customs Laboratory participated in the "Round Robin Finland" testing amongst the national laboratories involved in the fuel examinations. The co-ordinator of the said testing is Fortum Oil and Gas Oy.

The tests results regarding the parameters measured (vapour pressure of petrol, sulphur content of petrol, oxygen content of petrol, benzene content of petrol, total aromatic content of petrol, sulphur content of low-sulphur diesel fuel or the so-called city diesel, and density of city diesel) were acceptable.

Implemented Monitoring
Sample Volumes:
A total of 191 petrol [types] were examined, of which 137 were 95-octane petrols (49 winter grades and 88 summer grades). Similarly, a total of 54 98-octane petrol [types] were examined (of which 29 winter grades and 25 summer grades).  

A total of 98 diesel fuels were examined, of which 46 summer grades and 52 winter grades.

AdditComments:
RON95 (summer): 
* Where necessary, the Customs Laboratory examines the results using a certain method-specific extended relative measurement uncertainty [factor], which is then taken into account as necessary in the evaluation of the final results. In the case of total oxygen content the said uncertainty [factor] is ±10%. The maximum quality limiting value specified in the quality requirements is 2.7% (m/m), which, taking the measurement uncertainty [factor] into account, varies between 2.4 and 3.0% (m/m). As the absolute result measured from the sample, 2.9% (m/m), is below the maximum value of the variation range, 3.0% (m/m), the Laboratory is of the opinion that the result can be accepted.
** The lead analyses were not carried out quantitatively during the year in question (the quantitative method was not yet ready for use). During the latter part of the year the Customs Laboratory did measure, in a centralised way, the levels of lead in some petrol samples (in about 10% of the samples taken in 2001) using the so-called screening method. The samples examined did meet the quality requirements for unleaded petrol. At this moment in time the quantitative method is ready for use, and the lead level results relating to the samples examined during 2002 will be reported in the summary that is to be submitted in 2003.
*** The ISO 4259 Standard (Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to test methods) describes the statistical methods to be used in the interpretation of the results. The Customs Laboratory applies this Standard to the quality limiting value by taking into account not only the extended measurement uncertainty but also, where necessary, the method’s statistical R (Reproducibility) in the examination of individual results.
RON95 (winter):
*  The Customs Laboratory always examines the results using a certain method-specific extended relative measurement uncertainty [factor], which is then taken into account as necessary in the evaluation of the final results. In the case of benzene content the said uncertainty [factor] is ±10%. The maximum quality limiting value specified in the quality requirements is 1.0% (v/v), which, taking the measurement uncertainty [factor] into account, varies between 0.9 and 1.1% (v/v). As the absolute result measured from the sample, 1.1% (v/v), is equal to the maximum value of the variation range, 1.1% (m/m), the Laboratory is of the opinion that the result can be accepted.  
** The lead analyses were not carried out quantitatively during the year in question (the quantitative method was not yet ready for use). During the latter part of the year the Customs Laboratory did measure, in a centralised way, the levels of lead in some petrol samples (in about 10% of the samples taken in 2001) using the so-called screening method. The samples examined did meet the quality requirements for unleaded petrol. At this moment in time the quantitative method is ready for use, and the lead level results relating to the samples examined during 2002 will be reported in the summary that is to be submitted in 2003.
*** The ISO 4259 Standard (Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to test methods) describes the statistical methods to be used in the interpretation of the results. The Customs Laboratory applies this Standard to the quality limiting value by taking into account not only the extended measurement uncertainty but also, where necessary, the method’s statistical R (Reproducibility) in the examination of individual results.
RON98 (summer):
*  Where necessary, the Customs Laboratory examines the results using a certain method-specific extended relative measurement uncertainty [factor], which is then taken into account as necessary in the evaluation of the final results. In the case of total oxygen content the said uncertainty [factor] is ±10%. The maximum quality limiting value specified in the quality requirements is 2.7% (m/m), which, taking the measurement uncertainty [factor] into account, varies between 2.4 and 3.0% (m/m). As the absolute result measured from the sample, 2.8% (m/m), is below the maximum value of the variation range, 3.0% (m/m), the Laboratory is of the opinion that the result can be accepted. 
** The lead analyses were not carried out quantitatively during the year in question (the quantitative method was not yet ready for use). During the latter part of the year the Customs Laboratory did measure, in a centralised way, the levels of lead in some petrol samples (in about 10% of the samples taken in 2001) using the so-called screening method. The samples examined did meet the quality requirements for unleaded petrol. At this moment in time the quantitative method is ready for use, and the lead level results relating to the samples examined during 2002 will be reported in the summary that is to be submitted in 2003.
*** The ISO 4259 Standard (Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to test methods) describes the statistical methods to be used in the interpretation of the results. The Customs Laboratory applies this Standard to the quality limiting value by taking into account not only the extended measurement uncertainty but also, where necessary, the method’s statistical R (Reproducibility) in the examination of individual results.
RON98 (winter):
*  Where necessary, the Customs Laboratory examines the results using a certain method-specific extended relative measurement uncertainty [factor], which is then taken into account as necessary in the evaluation of the final results. In the case of total oxygen content the said uncertainty [factor] is ±10%. The maximum quality limiting value specified in the quality requirements is 2.7% (m/m), which, taking the measurement uncertainty [factor] into account, varies between 2.4 and 3.0% (m/m). As the absolute result measured from the sample, 2.8% (m/m), is below the maximum value of the variation range, 3.0% (m/m), the Laboratory is of the opinion that the result can be accepted.
** The lead analyses were not carried out quantitatively during the year in question (the quantitative method was not yet ready for use). During the latter part of the year the Customs Laboratory did measure, in a centralised way, the levels of lead in some petrol samples (in about 10% of the samples taken in 2001) using the so-called screening method. The samples examined did meet the quality requirements for unleaded petrol. At this moment in time the quantitative method is ready for use, and the lead level results relating to the samples examined during 2002 will be reported in the summary that is to be submitted in 2003.
*** The ISO 4259 Standard (Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to test methods) describes the statistical methods to be used in the interpretation of the results. The Customs Laboratory applies this Standard to the quality limiting value by taking into account not only the extended measurement uncertainty but also, where necessary, the method’s statistical R (Reproducibility) in the examination of individual results.

Diesel:
*  Where necessary, the Customs Laboratory examines the results using a certain method-specific extended relative measurement uncertainty [factor], which is then taken into account as necessary in the evaluation of the final results. In the case of distillation the said uncertainty [factor] is ±3.5%. The maximum quality limiting value specified in the quality requirements is 360%, which, taking the measurement uncertainty [factor] into account, varies between 347% and 373%. As the absolute result measured from the sample, 360.8%, is below the maximum value of the variation range, 378%, the Laboratory is of the opinion that the result can be accepted.


MonitSystNotes:
Petrol
Samples of petrol, numbering 120, have been realised for each of three grades of commercialised petrol in France in 2001 (unleaded petrol with anti-knock added products of ARS valves and unleaded petrol 95 and 98). These are about 40 samples per grade. These are divided up in four quarters of the year, about 10 samples per quarter.

These samples have been carried out in four departments for the three grades of petrol: Yvelines (78) for the first quarter, Aude (11) for the second quarter, Puy de Dôme for the third quarter and Rhône (69) for the fourth quarter. These four departments also correspond to four different regions: Ile de France, Languedoc, Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. The samples (three per sample) have been carried out in metal cans of 2 litres filled at 80%.

Diesel fuels
Samples of diesel fuels, in the number of 79, have been divided up between the first and the last quarter 2001, within 6 departments, at the rate of 10 to 20 samples per departments.  These Departments are: le Nord (59), le Pas de Calais (62), les Pyrénées Orientales (66) et la Seine et Marne (77) for the first quarter; le Bas-Rhin et la Savoie for the fourth quarter.

These six departments correspond to five different regions: Nord-Pas de Calais, Roussillon, Ile de France, Alsace et Rhone-Alpes.  The samples (three per sample) have bee carried out in metal cans of 2 litres filled at 80%.

AdditComments:
A synthesis of information intended to the surveillance of quality of petrol collected during the year 2001 (from January to December) by grade of petrol, unleaded petrol with anti-recession added products valves (ARS) and unleaded petrol 95 (SP95) and 98 (SP98), is attached as three summary tables in Annex Ia to Ic.  Test methods are the one included in EN228:2000 standards.

We will note that the inspection revealed only one sample of unleaded petrol 98 with a very low sulphur content of 1mg/kg of sulphur in Ile de France (Yvelines) and four samples of petrol with 10 to 50 mg/kg of sulphur: 
-	one petrol ARS sample in Ile de France (Yvelines: with 50 mg/kg of sulphur),
-	one unleaded petrol 98 sample in Rhône-Alpes (Rhône with 50 mg/kg of sulphur) 
-	and 2 unleaded petrol 95 samples in Languedoc and in Ile de France (Aude with 40 mg/kg of sulphur and Yvelines with 50mg/kg).

Only one petrol fuel sample has its content in sulphur over the maximum specification admitted by the Directive i.e. 150 mg/kg (Regions: Languedoc and Aude) with 210 mg/kg of sulphur. In general, contents in sulphur for unleaded petrol 95, 98 and ARS are respectively situated in the ranges of:

-	SP95: 90 mg/kg to 120 mg/kg
-	SP98: 60 mg/kg to 110 mg/kg
-	ARS: 60 mg/kg to 120 mg/kg

The Benzene specification is always respected, except from one unleaded petrol SP98 sample in the Puy de Dôme with 4% of Benzene.

Specifications concerning the distillation are always respected, except for two cases. One is with unleaded petrol SP95 having a percentage distillation at 70ºC of 45.5%.  The second is with unleaded petrol SP98 having a distillation percentage of 70ºC of 45% for a specification of 46% minimum.  These two petrol values are however very close to the specification.

For samples in which an inspection have been made (inspection not systematically realised), specification concerning lead is respected and very close to zero, except for one unleaded petrol SP95 sample with 0.012 g/l of lead.

Analyses which have been inspected in 2001: voluminal mass, distillation (percentage at 170ºC, at 100ºC, at 150ºC and final point), content in sulphur, benzene and potassium (mainly ARS, NF M07-065 method).

A synthesis of information intended to the surveillance of quality of diesel fuels collected during the year 2001 (from January to December) is attached as summary tables in Annex II. Test methods are the one included in EN590:2000 standards.

Specifications in voluminal mass are respected except from diesel with paraffin which is below minimum administrative specification of 820 kg/m3 (voluminal mass of 816.9 kg/m3 for which the calculated cetane index is 61.2) and a diesel fuels sample with a voluminal mass which slightly goes over the maximum specification, with 845.9 kg/m3.

The specification in sulphur content is always respected, except from a sample which slightly goes over the limit value with 370 mg/kg.  One diesel fuels sample shows content in sulphur below 50mg/kg.

Most of samples have content in sulphur comprised between 270 and 330mg/kg.

Point 95% distilled has not been determined: only percentages distilled at 250ºC and 350ºC have been measured.

Indexes of cetane are only indexes calculated from the voluminal mass and distillation, and follows the method NF EN ISO 6245.  There was no measure of cetane on engine CFR.  All the indexes calculated comply with the minimum specification of 46.  Most of results are situated between 49 and 52.  Only one measure goes beyond 55 (61.2).

Analyses which have been inspected in 2001: voluminal mass, distillation (percentage at 250ºC, at 350ºC and in some cases at 360ºC), content in sulphur, flash point (NF EN 22719), content in Methyl Esther of Colza, viscosity at 40ºC (NF EN ISO 2104) and index of calculated cetane (NF EN ISO 6245).


MonitSystNotes:
The regulation on the monitoring of fuel quality was adapted at this time on a federal level to the Quality Demands/Stipulations of the corresponding standards.  The standards are based upon the guidelines of the EU Directives and the CEN Standards.  For monitoring fuel quality not all standard parameters were suggested for checking however, only the environmentally relevant ones, e.g. S content, those relevant to consumer protection e.g. octane number and density and, according to experience, the lack of indicative parameters such as ignition point in diesel.
Because deviations occur as a rule only through impurities during the fuel’s delivery and distribution, the checking of single quality data is fully sufficient as a rule.

The carrying out of this regulation is the responsibility of the federal states and /or their responsible authorities (Federal Offices for Environmental Protection, Federal/State Industrial Supervisory Offices, amongst others).  The General Administrative Regulation on the Order of the Composition and Description of the Fuel Quality regulates the monitoring of fuel quality (10th Federal Environmental Protection Law FEPL), 21.03.2002, Federal Newspaper nr. 62, p. 6758.

The 10th Order on the Execution of the FEPL (Order on the Composition and the Distinction of the Qualities of Fuels, 22.12.99.) regulates the demands of the characterisation and the quality of petrol, diesel and LPG fuels through the establishment of the European Standards as minimum requirements.
With the passing of a General Administrative Regulation on the unified execution in the German States the testing criteria were fixed so that a federal completion is guaranteed. 

Reference was made to the appropriate DIN standards for the style and boundaries /extent of the testing, forms were provided for the protocol of the sampling and the re-search results. The sampling took place at petrol stations.  The measures for infringements, the range of costs and the processing of claims and complaints are regulated in the Administrative Regulation as well.

It is recommended that the following are measured as a rule in petrol during the sampling; Sulphur content, anti-knocking properties, vapour pressure, distillation, benzene content, aromatic compound content and the density.

For diesel the following are to be determined; sulphur content, cetane number, CFP?, distillation, ignition point (not requisite in the Directive) and density.  Other demands should only be checked when suspected or when there are complaints.

The consumption statistics are gathered and published by the Federal Office for Economy and Export Control on the basis of the Mineral Oil Data Law.

AdditComments:
The monitoring data for Germany are collated in the appendices for petrol (I,1), Super Petrol (I/2) and SuperPlus (I/3).  National specifications like density and vapour pressure in winter are included.
Together the values show that the S-content on average for 2001 already corresponds to low-S goods.  The content of aromatic hydrocarbons also corresponds on average to the limit values that do not have to be reached until 2005.

Monitoring data on diesel are collated in appendices for diesel (II/1), low-S diesel (II/2), and S-free diesel (II/3).  The ignition point is added as a national specification. The testing of the petrol station goods shows that with tax incentives low-S fuels were sold from November everywhere with the same corresponding quality.

1.  O2 content in Super-Plus Petrol
The O2 content was not measured.  We don’t believe this to be critical, because it can be easily calculated from the MTBE content.  As the MTBE-measurement results are in line with the limits (i.e. below), likewise so must the O2 content be below the prescribed maximal limits.

2.  PAH-measurements in Sulphur-free diesel
As in chapter 5 of the report, S-free diesel was not sold at petrol stations in 2001 in Germany.  In accordance with German Law diesel was not subject to a test for PAHs for the FQM.  The testing federal authorities instigated the analyses because of the adherence to the S-limit value.

3. Standard deviation of the measurements
The reported values for fuel quality in Germany come from twelve federal reports in the form of approximately thirty datasets.  The standard deviation was not reported as a rule in these datasets.  The single data were weighted with their frequency against the mean value for the report’s production.  A standard deviation cannot be reported (however) due to a lack of data.


MonitSystNotes:
The monitoring system is mainly focused on controls of the internal market.

The samples are taken from GCSL chemists or other responsible for sampling Authorities, at the refineries, at the storage tanks of the marketing companies, at fuel transportation trucks, at vessels and ships, at petrol stations, cars etc. 

The samples are forwarded to the laboratories of Piraeus or Thessaloniki, depending on the geographical site of the sampling. 
Each sample is examined twice and the results are sent to the authority responsible for sampling, for further actions.

AdditComments:
Vapour pressure
The summer limit (60 kPa) has been exceeded in one (1) sample by 0.5 %.
Distillation 95%point
The limit value has been exceeded in one (1) sample by 1.1%.


MonitSystNotes:
Ireland has one national oil refinery located at Whitegate, County Cork. All product is shipped (by road and by sea) ex tankage which is batched and fully tested by the refinery operator prior to release. A paper trail exists to trace any road tanker or ship’s cargo back to a quality certificate for each manufactured batch.

Samples of fuel products (petrol and diesel) are taken at the refinery and at the following oil terminals by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners at a frequency of once per quarter (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, New Ross and Rosslare) and after each top-up (i.e. new receipt) at the national oil reserves located at Bantry. Samples are analysed by the State Laboratory. All national RON and MON testing is outsourced on behalf of the State Laboratory. Retail sites, road tankers, commercial vehicles etc. are sampled by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners to counter the evasion of excise duty. 

In addition, individual oil companies test their products at home refinery and on receipt at terminals. A certificate of quality is available for inspection for each cargo/batch and product is tested again after discharge at terminals. Further quality spot checks are carried out at selected retail sites (between 2 – 4 times per annum company dependant) to give quality traceability from refinery to end user.

AdditComments:
It should be noted that since 1 March 2002 when the Government introduced a higher excise duty rate (as permitted by Council Decision 2002/23/EC in accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive92/81/EEC) for diesel fuel with a maximum sulphur content greater than 50 ppm, the entire automotive diesel market has switched to the cleaner fuel at or below 50 ppm. This will be reflected in 2002 reporting requirements in due course.

Initially 31 individual  parameters from 26 samples (25 petrol and 1
diesel) were indicated as being outside the specifications of 98/70/EC. The
parameters were sulphur (7), RON (3), MON (1), olefins (1), vapour pressure
(2), aromatics (2), benzene (2), distillation: evaporation at 100 degrees
(12) and distillation  at 95% point (1). The last parameter relates to a
diesel sample, all the rest to petrol samples.

However, taking into account  the appropriate margin of tolerance (test
reproducibility) of the analysis methods into consideration  only 7
individual parameters from 6 different samples remained at issue . The
sample with 2 parameters at issue concerned aromatics content and
distillation (evaporation at 100 degrees).

Of these 7 parameters the breakdown is as follows:

2 parameters relate to benzene which are in compliance when the
reproducibility is considered to one decimal place as are the parameters in
the directive but outside the directive when the reproducibility is
considered to two decimal places as was done in Ireland following
procedures in the relevant standard (ISO 4259). This is a discrepancy in
the legislation and has been raised with CEN by Italy in the past we
understand. The matter should be addressed in a forthcoming revision to EN
228,  the general standard relating to gasoline quality. On this basis,
these samples cannot be considered to have exceeded the requirements of
98/70/EC.

4 parameter relate to distillation point. However, one sample was taken on
28/5/01 and analysed on 27/4/02. Given the long storage time some
evaporation may have occurred which could affect the distillation point and
as such the sample cannot categorically be deemed to be in breach of 98/70.
The other 3 parameters were stored in excess of 6 months and so also cannot
be deemed categorically to be in exceedence of 98/70/EC.

The final 1 parameter relates to aromatics which is outside the
specification though again the sample had been held for over 11 months.

Ireland is taking steps
administratively to ensure the time lag between sampling and analysis is
much shortened to avoid any future uncertainty in terms of evaporation etc.


MonitSystNotes:
In view of the fact that the national system for the quality control of motor vehicle fuels, mentioned in Art. 8, para. 4 of the Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 23 November 2000, no. 434, and Art. 5 para. 2 of the Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 30 January 2002, no. 29, has not been set up yet, and the fact that the technical standard prEN 14274 is still at the public request stage and so has not been able to be used as an official reference for the collection of data concerning the ecological specifications of petrols and diesel fuels issued for consumption, this report has been drawn up on the basis of the monitoring, by sampling at the sales outlets distributed throughout the Italian territory, carried out by independent supervisory bodies on behalf of the main oil companies.
The monitoring data were supplied by the subjects mentioned in Article 8, para. 5 of the DPCM 434/2000 and Article 5, para. 3 of the DPCM 29/2002, in accordance with the methods established in circular no. 2560 of 3 June 2002 of the Ministry for the Environment and Protection of the Territory, Department for the Protection of the Environment, Directorate for Pollution and Industrial Risks.

AdditComments:
For petrol 95<RON<98 and RON>98 only import sales data was available for 2001.  Quantities produced nationally were unavailable.


MonitSystNotes:
Gasolines and Diesel fuels are all imported and not produced in Luxembourg, because there is no refinery in Luxembourg. The obligations to be fulfilled by Luxembourg and the fuels importers are indicated in the "règlement grand-ducal du 21 février 2000 concernant la qualité de l'essence et des carburants diesel", which transposes the EU directive 98/70/CE of 13th October 1998 into Luxembourg legislation.
The fuels importers have to do (or have to have done) analysis of the fuels by an authorized laboratory. The importers have to send every six months the analysis data and the data of sold fuel volumes to the Luxembourg Environment agency (Administration de l'Environnement). Thus the Environment agency should be in a position to be able to transmit the required information to the European Commission.

In spring of 2002, a request has been sent by us to the fuels importers to inform them about this law. Part of them have answered by sending analysis data. Thus an incomplete data summary has been sent to the European Commission on 19th August 2002.  As far as possible to complete set of data is being prepared for that year 2002 submission.

AdditComments:
Luxemburg has been unable to supply measurements data for:
Petrol:- olefins, aromatics; all oxygenates; lead content.
Diesel:- PAH

The data of those parameters have not been supplied to us. Those importers who
had supplied data informed us that these data were not available to them at that
moment, so that they could not give us the information. As far as possible a complete data set will be prepared for this year's communication.


MonitSystNotes:
Petrol stations were visited during January to April 2001 by a pair of colleagues of the inspectorate for Environmental Health who took samples.  The samples were analysed by external laboratories for the parameters as reported in the appendix 1 and 2 of directive 98/70/EC.

AdditComments:
In one case the aromatics measurements were too high (44.8%).


MonitSystNotes:
Decree Law No. 104/2000 of 3 June 2000 provides that the IGAE (Inspecção Geral das Actividades Económicas – Inspectorate-General for Economic Activities) and the DREs (Direcções Regionais do Ministério da Economia – Regional Directorates of the Ministry for the Economy) must send the DGE (Direcção-Geral de Energia – Energy Directorate-General) all the relevant information on fuel quality. 

However, its implementation has not yet been completed, which means that for 2001 the information is derived from the analyses carried out by the Institute for the Environment and by the Oil Companies.

Sampling and testing are carried out at the refineries and terminals, and on a random basis at distribution centres throughout the country.  The methods used are specified in Directive 98/70/EC.

AdditComments:
1) Petrol (RON>98) (Summer):  one sample exceeded the DVPE Vapour Pressure limit values – 77,7 KPa.

2) Petrol (95<RON<98) (Summer):  one sample exceeded the DVPE Vapour Pressure limit values – 79,3KPa.

3) All petrol samples: sulphur content is significantly above the limit value of 100 mg/Kg, because Portugal had a derogation for the sulphur content in petrol until 31-12-2001, given by the European Commission.

As only ether's with five or more carbon atoms per molecule are added to petrol in Portugal, measurements of other oxygenates are not carried out.


MonitSystNotes:
The elaboration of the summary of data regarding the quality monitoring of fuels has been made on the basis of taking of samples obtained from exit harbours of storage centres, properties of Logistic Company of Hydrocarborns, C.L.H. S.A. (Main Spanish logistic company of petroleum products having a market share of about 80%), spread within the national territory. These data have been compared with samples taken in final point of sub-ministries of the Autonomous Communities (e.g. Basque region). 

The analyses of these samples have been realised in laboratories of Autonomous Communities, as well as in the Centre of Investigation and Monitoring of quality part of the National Consumer Institute, Organisation which belongs to the Ministry of Health and Consumer, and in the own laboratories of the Logistic Company of Hydrocarborns, C.L.H. S.A.

The samples have been taken during the whole year 2001, among which we can point out, however, that the new unleaded petrol 97 (which substitutes to the old petrol 97 leaded), has been commercialised in Spain only from 1 August 2001, in accordance with what is established in Real Decreto 785/2001, of 6 July (B.O.E 07.07.01).

AdditComments:
Number of samples exceeded the % oxygen content limit values (2,7 % m/m):
Petrol (RON 95) (Summer) - Three samples (3,0 , 3,0  and 3,1 % m/m respectively);
Petrol (RON 97) (Winter) - One sample (3,1 % m/m);
Petrol (RON 98) (Summer) - Three samples (3,0 % m/m all of them).


MonitSystNotes:
All deliveries of fuel to depots are accompanied by a Certificate of Quality (CQ). Analysis of these CQs is carried out for all consignments and essentially covers all parameters covered in this reporting template. This means that data is not just based on random samples but on virtually all fuel that is delivered to the market. During this first year, data has so far been collected in arrears and it has therefore not been possible to collect data from all deliveries. The volumes covered by the reporting are as follows: 
Unleaded 95 octane: Reported volume 4 582 000 m3. This is 98% of the total volume Unleaded 95 at 4 660 000 m3;
Unleaded 98 octane: Reported volume: 516 500 m3 – 68% of the total volume 
Unleaded 98 at 758 000 m3;
Diesel Mk 1: Reported volume 2 881 500 m3 – 81% of the total volume of diesel MK 1 at 3 556 000 m3.

With regard to the quality of data: Swedish oil companies have taken environmental and quality issues seriously for many years. As part of the quality control system that is used, analyses are carried out (in addition to the analyses which are carried out in connection with the issuing of CQs) on a large proportion of the fuel that is delivered to depots. These analyses include sensitive parameters to determine whether any contamination has occurred during transport. 

The laboratories that perform the analyses are either the oil companies’ own laboratories or laboratories which have been accredited by SWEDAC (the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment). The oil companies have quality control systems in which the quality control of fuel is an important component. There is also an inter-depot collaboration between a number of oil companies whereby these companies collect products from each other’s depots. This gives the oil companies an incentive to maintain a high level of control over quality (no company is permitted to supply fuel of inferior quality to the depots.)

All this, combined with the fact that the national requirements for fuel are stricter than those of the EU, particularly as regards sulphur, mean that we as a regulatory authority in Sweden believe that we have very strict controls in place to ensure that the actual fuel qualities on the market fulfil the requirements in Directive 98/70/EC with good margins.

AdditComments:
In Sweden a total investigation was carried out were nearly all fuels, every freight to depot, was analysed.  Only the total number of freights/analyses are known and not the distribution over months.  The standard deviation has not been calculated since early wharf rates are analysed.


SWPNotes:
Max vapour pressure not exceeding 70 kPa.  Refinery production starting 16th April.

MonitSystNotes:
The market in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is supplied from nine refineries operated by the major international oil companies and supplemented by imports controlled by independent suppliers. Imported fuels account for less than 10% of transport fuels marketed within the UK The United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is the trade association for the oil refiners and the Association of United Kingdom Oil Independents (AUKOI) the association for the independent oil importers and marketers. Each UK refinery and UK import terminal tests all fuels prior to release into the UK market. The testing is conducted in ISO 9000 or NAMAS accredited laboratories and these laboratories are audited both internally and externally to obtain this accreditation. These trade associations have collated the data on behalf of the UK Government from each of their members. The individual companies have collated the results and calculated the statistical data prior to sending to their trade association. 

The data supplied by refiners is based on laboratory analysis of every batch of fuel manufactured in the refinery for consumption within the UK. The data supplied by the importers is based on the Quality Certificate supplied with each cargo and subsequent confirmation testing.  No product is released into the market, which does not meet the limit values in the Fuels Directive 98/70/EC or the relevant EN standard. These processes are audited both internally and by external auditors as part of their ISO 9000 accreditation.

The above gives the precise information on the quality of all fuel manufactured and imported into the UK. To confirm that the fuel is not contaminated as it passes through the supply chain the oil marketers conduct surveys. These surveys consist of sampling their inland terminals plus their own and competitors retail networks. The analytical data collected from these surveys have also been collated by the two trade associations and included in the submission. The summation of the manufacturing and marketing data is presented in the Appendix to this report. The petrol data is reported as required in Appendix I (a) for Premium Unleaded, Appendix I (b) for Super Unleaded and the diesel data is reported in Appendix II.

AdditComments:
In 2001 a tax incentive was given in the UK for low-sulphur petrol (50 ppm), this made it difficult for industry to give accurate production data.  An estimate of the portion of petrol sold that was low-sulphur is 35%.

All samples tested fully met the environmental requirements of the Directive and this included all transport fuels manufactured and imported into the UK. Retail surveys conducted by the industry have also confirmed that the fuels fully meet the limit value requirements of the Directive and show the fuels have not been contaminated in the supply chain to the consumer. No petrol or diesel marketed in the UK during 2001 contained less than 10ppm sulphur.

All diesel fuel marketed in the UK during 2001 exceeds the specification listed in Annex IV of the Directive, which is due to come into force in 2005. Although one sample exceeded the sulphur spec but was within the limits of Annex II. By the end of 2001 all petrol marketed in the UK fully met the requirements of Annex III which is due to come into force in 2005.


MonitSystNotes:
Market research was carried out in the industry in 2002.  To this end samples were taken from petrol stations throughout Austria.  The sampling process occurred four times in the year, respectively for each region in Austria. In each of these regions,  (north, south, west and east) ten samples of each petrol type and thirty samples of diesel were taken.  This results in a total sample number of 240 per year.

For the diesel fuel analysis all parameters were measured according to Annex II of the Commission’s Decision on a common pattern/regime for the draft of the summary representation of national data on fuel quality.  Procedures other than those demanded have been used in the determination of cetane number, however 10% of the samples were tested as spot checks with the prescribed method.

Olefins, aromatics, oxygen-containing substances as well as lead content were not measured in the analysis of petrol fuels.  The testing methods for RON, MON, vapour pressure, benzene and oxygen content deviated from the required procedures in Annex I.  Lead in petrol fuels in Austria has been banned since 1993 and until 1998 lead content was checked by measurements.  As there were no issues arising from these checks, monitoring of fuels for lead was stopped.

Austria has a single refinery installation at its disposal (Refinery Schwechat).  The production of this refinery accounts for approximately 70% of the total domestic petrol use as well as approx. 56% of diesel fuel use.  The remaining demand is accounted for by imports from Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Hungary in particular.

Data on the regional distribution of the imported fuel in Austria is not available at the current time.  The fuel controls carried out in recent years show no regional quality differences from which it can be assumed that a continual single quality of imported and domestically produced fuel is the case.  Since national fuel provision comes predominantly from one production installation and a quality difference (compared) with the imported fuel is not obvious, the whole of Austria can be seen as a single region (statistical model C). 

The total fuel use in Austria ran to roughly 7.3 million tonnes in 2002 (see point 5).  Austria is therefore classified as a ‘small country’ according to prEN 14274.


MonitSystNotes:
Controls have been carried out by the “Fonds d’Analyse des produitsd petroliers (FAPETRO), which depends on the Public Services for the Federal Economy, Small and medium size enterprises, Middle Class and Energy, formerly the Ministry of economic affairs.

In 2002, FAPETRO took 9847 samples on 3833 petrol stations spread in the whole territory.  Besides these, FAPETRO also took 627 samples on private stations, which are taxi companies, freight transports, administrative stations, etc… these fuels are not for public sale.  Results of samples can be consulted in the FAPETRO activity reports for the year 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.

An electronic version of these reports is available via Internet on the site: http://mineco.fgov.be/energy/index_fr.htm
(You click below on the screen on PETROLE, then on CONTROLE DU PRODUIT and finally on FAPETRO.)

FAPETRO forms a cooperation between authorities and petroleum sector.

Functioning of FAPETRO

FAPETRO has been created by the royal decree of 8/2/1995 and is operational since 1996.  To guarantee 95% reliability FAPETRO cooperates with other registered laboratories which analyse samples within 24 hours following a taking.  In case of non-compliance of the sample, another registered laboratory ensures a second check within 24 hours, thus the administration has final results within 2 to 3 days after the takings.

Checking at sales points are made randomly using a computer, which is representative of the Belgium market, not only regarding the geographical dispersion, but also regarding the breakdown between different brands as well as the types of oil stations.

Financial charges of FAPETRO are passed on to prices of fuels and are therefore bared by consumers at the rate of 0.025 euros/1000 litres, but soon this contribution could increase as a result of the increase of analyses taken in category 1 (see explanation below), the extension of the area of application of FAPETRO to private stations and to future checking of heating gasoline.

In 1996, more than 13% of samples were not compliant with standards, in 2000 this percentage dropped to 2% but in 2002 abnormal samples increased to 5.4%.  This is due to the extension of checking to private stations and to a shortfall of sales of fuels with substitutes of lead, which leads to breaches on the parameter of steam tension (there still exist winter quality during summer months).

On average FAPETRO takes 210 samples per week which is almost 10 000 samples per year.  Theoretically, because there are about 20 parameters to check per sample and this for each type of fuels, FAPETRO should ask to laboratories 200 000 analyses per year, which could entails enormous costs.  Thus a compromise has been found in controlling systematically certain parameters, while others are checked more rarely according to the modes described below.  

For petrol and diesel fuels the different standard parameters are classified in 3 categories.  
Parameters of categories 1 are subject to systematic analyses on all samples.  For petrol fuels, parameters of categories 1 are:  Visual check, steam pressure, the index octane RON, volume mass, distillation, sulphur content, limit temperature to filterability, presence of colorant, spark point, the calculated cetin (cetane) index and the content in polycilclique aromatique hydrocarbons (PAH).

If the laboratory in charge of the analysis notices that a parameter does not respect the standard, it spontaneously checks parameters of category 2 and if one of these is not compliant the laboratory analyses parameters of category 3.

For petrol fuels, the sulphur content, the benzene content, the index octane MON and the stability to oxidation represent parameters of category 2, while corrosion on the copper blade, the content in gum and the content in lead constitute the category 3.

Likewise, for the diesel fuel, the content in water, the lubricant power and the content in sediments form the category 2 and the corrosion on the copper blade, the content in ash, the viscosity at 40-degree C, the index Conradson and the stability at the oxidation constitute the category 3.

It is this breakdown by categories which explains, for example for the content in lead, the important number of samples analysed for diesel fuel with respect to petrol fuels.  
In practice, each sample is taken twice, the first for the analysis, the second for a second check.  If the registered laboratory for the analyses notices that one of the parameters does not respect the standard, the Administration of Energy gives the benefits of doubt to the oil station and does not follow the case.  If the second check confirms the breach, the pump attendant is quickly informed by the Administration of Energy. He knows that he has to replace the non-compliant fuel within 24 hours and that he will be subject to a new control in the following days.

Besides charges of the analysis of the non compliant samples are transferred to the concerned pump attendant, it is a kind of fine which varies between 125 to 250 euros.  In reality, it is rarely the pump attendant who pays, but instead the brand of the oil station.

AdditComments:
Information taken in the form suggest the following comments:
1)	In the table relative to total quantities of fuel commercialised, taken in the point 5 of the form, the 629 251 tonnes group together the petrol fuel 98 Octane and the petrol fuel 99 Octane; data which served to fill this table are from petroleum statistics, which can be consulted on the web site http://ecodata.mineco.fgov.be/Fr/html/dir/Z/EN/PET/root/ZENPETR.htm#B
2)	In Belgium, petrol fuel 98 Octane, which represents 1/3 of sales of total petrol fuels, anticipates the stage 2005 of Directive 98/70/CE with 50 PPM of sulphur and 35% aromatic, moreover diesel fuel at 50 PPM of sulphur has replaced diesel at 350 PPM of Sulphur. These 2 new fuels have been introduced since January 2002.
3)	Since April 1999, leaded fuel is not commercialised in Belgium, cheking carried out on all the quality of fuels have revealed that the content in lead is always below 5mg/l.
4)	Results of FAPETRO did not allow to give information regarding the calculated cetin (cetane) index.
5)	If for example we compare the number of samples of the line index cetane (5483) and the globalisation of the 12 months of samples (5140), we notice a difference.  5140 comes from work planning of FAPETRO, while 5483 includes the second checks which are carried out on samples which are non compliant with standards.


MonitSystNotes:
The main content of the Danish fuel quality monitoring program is the following:
- in total 39 samples of petrol and 20 samples of diesel from retail sites have been analysed,
- half of the samples have been taken in summer (August) and the other half in winter (November),
- half of the samples have been taken east of Storebaelt  and the other half west of Storebaelt; the population is nearly the same east and west of Storebaelt,
- the samples of petrol is made up of RON 92 (9 samples), RON 95 (21 samples) and RON 98 (9 samples),
- only parameters expected to have a significant impact on the environment have been measured: 
- petrol: vapour pressure (summer only), olefines, aromatics, benzene, sulphur, MTBE and lead (2 samples only),
 -diesel: cetane number, density, distillation (95%), PAH and sulphur,
- sampling and analyses are carried out by Saybolt Denmark, 
- number of samples from the different companies and their market shares are shown in the following table:

Company,	no. of samples,	share,	market share;
Shell,	13,	22%,	19%;
Statoil,	11,	19%,	15%;
Hydro Texaco,	6,	10%,	16%;
Kuwait,	8,	14%,	15%;
OK,	6,	10%,	20%;
DK Benzin,	6,	10%,	7%;
Jet, Energy Benzin and Haahr,	9,	15%,	8%;

AdditComments:
The results from the Danish monitoring program are given in annex IA-IC (petrol) and annex II (diesel). The format follows the layout presented in the Commissions Decision of 18th February 2002 (2002/159/EC). Every measured exeedance will initiate a dialog between the company and The Danish Environmental Protection Agency. 

Exceedances (following the format in the EU 2001 summary report): 

a. Petrol – RON 92
Details: 	None.

b. Petrol – RON 95
Details: 	The vapour pressure summer limit value (60 kPa) was exceeded by two samples (61.2 and 64.1 kPa). The aromatic limit (42%) was exceeded by one sample (42.5%) and the sulphur limit (150 ppm) was exceeded by one sample (153 ppm).
Statistical significance: 	The statistical significance tolerance limit for vapour pressure is 62.9 kPa and the tolerance limit for aromatics is 44.1% and for sulphur 168 ppm. Therefore only one sample (for vapour pressure) was not in breach of the Directive. 
Comments: 	A new measurement showed a vapour pressure below the tolerance limit.

c. Petrol – RON 98
Details: 	The aromatic limit (42%) was exceeded by 6 samples (42.4, 42.5, 42.7, 42.8, 44.7 and 47.2).
Statistical significance: 	The statistical significance tolerance limit for aromatics is 44.1%. Therefore two samples was not in breach of the Directive. 
Comments: 	The explanation has been identified to analytical problems related to samples with high content of MTBE.

d. Diesel
Detail: 	The sulphur limit value (350 ppm) was exceeded by one sample (527 ppm). 
Statistical significance: 	The statistical significance tolerance limit for sulphur is 380 ppm. Therefore the sample was not in breach of the Directive.
Comments: 	A new measurement one month later both at the service station and at the terminal storage showed a value of 30 ppm. The high value has therefore been removed from the statistics (annex II).

The general conclusion is that the petrol and automotive diesel sold on the Danish marked in 2002 met the requirements of Directive 98/70.


MonitSystNotes:
The monitoring of fuel quality is based on the Environmental Protection Act (86/2000), on the Council of State Regulation on the quality requirements for engine petrol and diesel fuel (1271/2000), and on the Agreement (38/481/2001) concluded between the Ministry of the Environment and the Customs Authority. According to this Agreement, the Customs Authority draws up annually a sample-taking schedule that is then approved by the Ministry of the Environment. The national district organisation of the Customs Authority is responsible for the taking of such fuel samples in accordance with the sample-taking schedule, and the analysis of the samples is carried out by the Customs Laboratory.

The objective of this monitoring has been to comply, where applicable, with the requirements of the proposed Standard, prEN 14274.

Sample taking:
The sample-taking has been extended, for all the grades covered by the sample-taking requirement, to encompass the entire country, but with a special emphasis on certain areas (customs districts) and grades according to their sales volumes. Moreover, it has been ensured when organising the sample-taking that all the various distribution chains are covered by the sample-taking. The grades examined have been the unleaded 95-octane (RON > 95) and 98-octane (RON > 98) petrol grades and diesel fuel. Moreover, these fuels have been divided into winter and summer grades. As the sales volume of the 99-octane petrol was low, it was left outside the actual sample-taking [operation]. Also, there was no grade available in the market below 95 octanes. The sample-taking was carried out by personnel who had been on a relevant training course, and the sample vessels used were one-litre metal vessels and five-litre plastic vessels that had been approved for this particular purpose. The sample vessels were cooled down in accordance with the requirements of the method in question prior to the vapour pressure analysis.

Analysis:
The analyses were carried out by the Customs Laboratory, which is a testing laboratory accredited by the Finnish Centre for Metrology and Accreditation, FINAS.

Sub-contractors, whose competence was verified, were employed to [check] the octane ratings, cetane numbers and distillation characteristics. The methods of analysis (including those used in the analyses that were entrusted to sub-contractors) were all comparison methods, with the exception of the lead method.  The correctness and accuracy of the method used by the Laboratory has been verified for instance by means of Round Robin comparison studies.

The lead method employed by the Laboratory (TLAB-TT111, Determination of the lead content of petrol by means of energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) is a so-called screening method. However, the sensitivity of the method used is considerably better than the limiting value specified in the quality requirements. The lead content measured in all the samples was well below the limiting value specified in the quality requirements, being about one category below that required. The Laboratory has the capability to certify, if necessary, the lead content of a sample by means of the EN 237 method specified in the Directive (Oil products. Combustion engine petrol. Determination of low lead contents by means of the atomic absorption spectrometry method) in cases where the result obtained is close to the quality limit or where it exceeds the said limit.

Comparison examinations:
In the course of 2001 the Customs Laboratory participated in the "Round Robin Finland" testing amongst the national laboratories involved in the fuel examinations. The co-ordinator of the said testing is Fortum Oil and Gas Oy.

The tests results for the parameters measured (distillation, sulphur content of petrol, oxygen content of petrol, benzene content of petrol, aromatic content of petrol, and sulphur content and density of low-sulphur diesel fuel) were acceptable.

Implemented Monitoring
Sample Volumes:
A total of 191 petrol [types] were examined, of which 137 were 95-octane petrols (49 winter grades and 88 summer grades). Similarly, a total of 54 98-octane petrol [types] were examined (of which 29 winter grades and 25 summer grades).  

A total of 98 diesel fuels were examined, of which 46 summer grades and 52 winter grades.

AdditComments:
The Customs Laboratory uses test method specific tested (validated) expanded uncertainty, which is taken into account when test result are compared with the limit values. As for the limit value exceedances for ethers, the expanded uncertainty of the test method is plus/minus 10 % [i.e. 90% confidence limits]. This means, that accepted results are within the range of 13,5 - 16,5 v/v %. Since the maximum observed value was 16,5 v/v % the Customs Laboratory is of the opinion that all samples comply with the requirements of the Directive.


MonitSystNotes:
Petrol
Samples of petrol, numbering 88, have been realised for each of three grades of commercialised petrol in France in 2002 (unleaded petrol with anti-knock added products of ARS valves and unleaded petrol 95 and 98). These are about 40 samples per grade. These are divided up in four quarters of the year.

These samples have been carried out in three departments for the three grades of petrol: Yvelines (78) for the first quarter, Aude (11) for the second quarter, Puy de Dôme (63) for the third and fourth quarter. These three departments also correspond to three different regions: Ile de France, Languedoc, Auvergne. The samples have been carried out in metal cans of 2 litres filled at 80%.

Diesel fuels
Samples of diesel fuels, in the number of 81, have been divided up between the first and the last quarter 2002, within 6 departments, at the rate of 10 to 20 samples per departments.  These Departments are: le Nord (59), le Pas de Calais (62), les Pyrénées Orientales (66) et la Seine et Marne (77) for the first quarter; le Bas-Rhin  (67) and la Savoie (73) for the fourth quarter.  These six departments correspond to five different regions: Nord-Pas de Calais, Roussillon, Ile de France, Alsace et Rhone-Alpes.  The samples have bee carried out in metal cans of 2 litres filled at 80%.

AdditComments:
A synthesis of information intended to the surveillance of quality of petrol collected during the year 2002 (from January to December) by grade of petrol, unleaded petrol with anti-recession added products valves (ARS) and unleaded petrol 95 (SP95) and 98 (SP98), is attached as three summary tables in Annex Ia to Ic.  Test methods are the one included in EN228:2000 standards.

We will note that the inspection revealed only one sample of unleaded petrol 98 with a very low sulphur content of 10mg/kg of sulphur in Rhone Alpes (Rhone) and one sample of 98 petrol with 10 to 50 mg/kg of sulphur.  In general, contents in sulphur for unleaded petrol 95, 98 and ARS are respectively situated in the ranges of:

-	SP95: 90 mg/kg to 120 mg/kg
-	SP98: 60 mg/kg to 110 mg/kg
-	ARS: 60 mg/kg to 120 mg/kg

Specifications concerning the distillation are always respected, except for one case. Unleaded petrol SP95 having a final distillation point of 215°C.  The second is with unleaded petrol SP98 having a distillation percentage of 70ºC of 45% for a specification of 46% minimum.  These two petrol values are however very close to the specification.

For samples in which an inspection have been made (inspection not systematically realised), specification concerning lead is respected and very close to zero, except for one unleaded petrol SP95 sample with 0.012 g/l of lead.

Analyses which have been inspected in 2002: voluminal mass, distillation (percentage at 170ºC, at 100ºC, at 150ºC and final point), content in sulphur, benzene and potassium (mainly ARS, NF M07-065 method).

A synthesis of information intended to the surveillance of quality of diesel fuels collected during the year 2001 (from January to December) is attached as summary tables in Annex II. Test methods are the one included in EN590:2000 standards.

Specifications in voluminal mass are respected.  The specification in sulphur content is always respected, except 3 samples which slightly goes over the limit value with maximum 355 mg/kg.  One diesel fuels sample shows content in sulphur below 50mg/kg.  Most of samples have content in sulphur comprised between 240 and 340mg/kg.  Point 95% distilled has not been determined: only percentages distilled at 250ºC and 350ºC have been measured.

Indexes of cetane are only indexes calculated from the voluminal mass and distillation, and follows the method NF EN ISO 6245.  There was no measure of cetane on engine CFR.  All the indexes calculated comply with the minimum specification of 46.  Most of results are situated between 49 and 52.  Only one measure goes beyond 55 (61.2).

Analyses which have been inspected in 2002: voluminal mass, distillation (percentage at 250ºC, at 350ºC and in some cases at 360ºC), content in sulphur, flash point (NF EN 22719), content in Methyl Esther of Colza, viscosity at 40ºC (NF EN ISO 2104) and index of calculated cetane (NF EN ISO 6245).


MonitSystNotes:
The regulation on the monitoring of fuel quality was adapted at this time on a federal level to the Quality Demands/Stipulations of the corresponding DIN-EN standards.  The standards are based upon the guidelines of the EU Directives and the CEN Standards.  For monitoring fuel quality not all standard parameters were suggested for checking however, only the environmentally relevant ones, e.g. S con-tent, those relevant to consumer protection e.g. octane number and density and, according to experi-ence, the lack of indicative parameters such as ignition point in diesel.
Because deviations occur as a rule only through impurities during the fuel’s delivery and distribution, the checking of a single quality parameter is fully sufficient.

The carrying out of this regulation is the responsibility of the federal states and /or their responsible au-thorities (Federal Offices for Environmental Protection, Federal/State Industrial Supervisory Offices, amongst others).  The General Administrative Regulation on the Order of the Composition and Descrip-tion of the Fuel Quality regulates the monitoring of fuel quality (10th Federal Environmental Protection Law FEPL), 21.03.2002, Federal Newspaper nr. 62, p. 6758.

The Sales amounts of fuel are compiled and published according to the Mineral Oil Data Law from the Federal Office for Economy and Export Control (BAFA).

The 10th Order on the Execution of the FEPL (Order on the Composition and the Distinction of the Qualities of Fuels, 22.12.99.) regulates the demands of the characterisation and the quality of petrol, diesel and LPG fuels through the establishment of the European Standards as minimum requirements.  Whilst checking the parameters, simultaneous reference is made to the standards which Directive 98/70/EC (13th October 1998) prescribes in Annexes I and II.  Therefore the checking standards are not named in the forms.  With the passing of a General Administrative Regulation on the unified execution in the German States the testing criteria were fixed and justified so that a unified federal completion is guaranteed. 

Reference was made to the appropriate DIN standards for the style and extent of the testing, forms were provided for the protocol of the sampling and the research results. The sampling took place at petrol stations as a rule.  

The measures for infringements, the range of costs and the processing of claims and complaints are regulated in the Administrative Regulation as well.  The first stage it is to clarify who has caused the sub-standard fuel quality.  If deception or negligence by the vendor of the goods can be proven then they will be punished with a fine.

It is recommended that the following are measured as a rule in petrol during the sampling; Sulphur con-tent, anti-knocking properties, vapour pressure, distillation, benzene content, aromatic compound con-tent and the density.

For diesel the following are to be determined; sulphur content, Cetane number, CFPP, distillation, ignition point (not requisite in the Directive) and density.  Other Quality Parameters should only be checked when suspected or when there are complaints.
The consumption statistics are gathered and published by the Federal Office for Economy and Export Control on the basis of the Mineral Oil Data Law. During this collection the sulphur content of the fuel was not considered.  No differentiation was likewise made for the sale of diesel between the sale at public petrol stations or private filling stations (transport/removals, public transport companies amongst others that have their own filling stations).

AdditComments:
In the case of exceedances: it could not be proved that the petrol station owner was either negligent or deceiving with respect to the complaint.


AdditComments:
4 samples (6% of total) encompassing 5 parameters (2 RON, 1 MON, 1 RVP, 1 benzene) appear to indicate relatively minor non-compliances despite EU based refinery certification as compliant. 1 RON analysis was disputed by industry as were a number of additional 100° C distillation parameters where delay between sampling and analysis was cited as a material effect on the parameter. Some samples were not retained by industry for later cross-comparative analysis. Irish authorities are engaged with relevant suppliers, the trade representative body (IPIA), the State Laboratory and external industry experts to understand and reduce any seeming discrepancy between refinery certification and downstream analytical results, with a view to strengthening existing procedures as appropriate.


MonitSystNotes:
In light of the fact that the national quality control system for fuels used in vehicles, has not yet been brought in, and the fact that technical standard prEN 14274 is still at the public inquiry stage and it has therefore not been possible to use it as an official point of reference for collecting data on the ecological implications of petrol and diesel fuel consumed, the Italian report was been drawn up on the basis of monitoring carried out in the form of sampling at sales outlets throughout the national territory, on behalf of the main oil companies, by independent monitoring agencies.

The monitoring data were supplied by the subjects mentioned in Article 8, para. 5 of the DPCM 434/2000 and Article 5, para. 3 of the DPCM 29/2002, in accordance with the methods established in circular no. IAR/2003/01681 of 13 February 2003 by the Ministry for the Environment and Protection of the Territory, Department for the Protection of the Environment, Directorate for Pollution and Industrial Risks.

AdditComments:
In the 2002 survey, a marginal number of petrol and diesel fuel samples analysed data not comply with the specification limits when the margin of tolerance is taken into account.  In order to ensure the compliance with the Directive 98/70/EC, the national fuel quality monitoring system, currently and development, defines a double control: in production sites and fuel dispensing sites.  Furthermore laboratories and organisations qualified to carry out the analytical work and to draw samples, have been asked to strictly a follow the sampling and the rules set up by EN ISO 4259 for testing margins.  A further improvement is expected from the decision taken by the national standardisation body (UNICHIM) to monitor performance of the involved the brooches through the proficiency testing schemes foreseen for laboratories’ accreditation purposes.


MonitSystNotes:
Gasolines and Diesel fuels are all imported and not produced in Luxembourg, because there is no refinery in Luxembourg. Directed fuel import organisations are required, twice a year, to carry out or to direct a chartered organisation to carry out for this purpose, analysis of fuels on the basis of analytical methods following European standards EN228:1999 and EN 590:1999. They have to send to the Environment Administration, each end of semester, a copy of results as well as a receipt on traded total volumes occurred on the Luxemburg territory, as well as, if need be, the traded unleaded petrol and diesel fuel volumes having a maximum sulphur content of 10 mg/kg.

AdditComments:
Luxemburg has been unable to supply measurements data for:
Petrol:- olefins, aromatics; all oxygenates; lead content.
Diesel:- PAH

The data of those parameters have not been supplied to us. Those importers who
had supplied data informed us that these data were not available to them at that
moment, so that they could not give us the information.


MonitSystNotes:
Petrol stations were visited during the year 2002 by members of the inspectorate for Environmental Health (VROM-Inspectie) who took samples.  The samples were analysed by external laboratories for the parameters as reported in the appendix 1 and 2 of directive 98/70/EC.


MonitSystNotes:
Decree Law No. 104/2000 of 3 June 2000 provides that the IGAE (Inspecção Geral das Actividades Económicas – Inspectorate-General for Economic Activities) and the DREs (Direcções Regionais do Ministério da Economia – Regional Directorates of the Ministry for the Economy) must send the DGE (Direcção-Geral de Energia – Energy Directorate-General) all the relevant information on fuel quality. 

However, its implementation has not yet been completed, which means that for 2002 the information is derived from the analyses carried out by the Institute for the Environment and by the Oil Companies.

Sampling and testing are carried out at the refineries and terminals, and on a random basis at distribution centres throughout the country.  The methods used are specified in Directive 98/70/EC.


MonitSystNotes:
The preparation of the summary of data regarding the quality monitoring of fuels has been made on the basis of taking of samples obtained from exit harbours of storage centres, properties of Logistic Company of Hydrocarborns, C.L.H. S.A. (Main Spanish logistic company of petroleum products having a market share of about 80%), spread within the national territory. These data have been compared with samples taken in final point of sub-ministries of the Autonomous Communities (e.g. Basque region). 

The analyses of these samples have been realised in laboratories of Autonomous Communities, as well as in the Centre of Investigation and Monitoring of quality part of the National Consumer Institute, Organisation which belongs to the Ministry of Health and Consumer, and in the own laboratories of the Logistic Company of Hydrocarborns, C.L.H. S.A.

There are 9 refineries in Spain, with a total crude throughput of 65 MTm/year.


MonitSystNotes:
All deliveries of fuel to depots are accompanied by a Certificate of Quality (CQ). Analysis of these CQs is carried out for all consignments and essentially covers all parameters covered in this reporting template. This means that data is not just based on random samples but on virtually all fuel that is delivered to the market. During this first year, data has so far been collected in arrears and it has therefore not been possible to collect data from all deliveries. 
With regard to the quality of data: Swedish oil companies have taken environmental and quality issues seriously for many years. As part of the quality control system that is used, analyses are carried out (in addition to the analyses which are carried out in connection with the issuing of CQs) on a large proportion of the fuel that is delivered to depots. These analyses include sensitive parameters to determine whether any contamination has occurred during transport. 

The laboratories that perform the analyses are either the oil companies’ own laboratories or laboratories which have been accredited by SWEDAC (the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment). The oil companies have quality control systems in which the quality control of fuel is an important component. There is also an inter-depot collaboration between a number of oil companies whereby these companies collect products from each other’s depots. This gives the oil companies an incentive to maintain a high level of control over quality (no company is permitted to supply fuel of inferior quality to the depots.)

All this, combined with the fact that the national requirements for fuel are stricter than those of the EU, particularly as regards sulphur, mean that we as a regulatory authority in Sweden believe that we have very strict controls in place to ensure that the actual fuel qualities on the market fulfil the requirements in Directive 98/70/EC with good margins.


MonitSystNotes:
The market in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is supplied from nine refineries operated by the major international oil companies and supplemented by imports controlled by independent suppliers. Imported fuels account for less than 10% of transport fuels marketed within the UK The United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is the trade association for the oil refiners and the Association of United Kingdom Oil Independents (AUKOI) the association for the independent oil importers and marketers. Each UK refinery and UK import terminal tests all fuels prior to release into the UK market to confirm it meets the required specifications. The testing is conducted in ISO 9000 or NAMAS accredited laboratories and these laboratories are audited both internally and externally to obtain this accreditation. These trade associations have collated the data on behalf of the UK Government from each of their members. The individual companies have collated the results and calculated the statistical data prior to sending to their trade association. 

The data supplied by refiners is based on laboratory analysis of every batch of fuel manufactured in the refinery for consumption within the UK. The data supplied by the importers is based on the Quality Certificate supplied with each cargo and subsequent confirmation testing.  No product is released into the market, which does not meet the limit values in the Fuels Directive 98/70/EC as to do so would constitute an offence under UK law . These processes are audited both internally and by external auditors as part of their ISO 9000 accreditation.

The above gives the precise information on the quality of all fuel manufactured and imported into the UK. All UK oil storage terminals are also accredited to ISO 9000. Quality Assurance checks and procedures ensure there is no deterioration of product quality as it moves through the supply chain. To confirm that the fuel is not contaminated as it passes through the supply chain the oil marketers conduct surveys. These surveys consist of sampling their inland terminals plus their own and competitors retail networks. The analytical data collected from these surveys have also been collated by the two trade associations and included in the submission. Additionally, this year market data has been included from a survey conducted by the Automotive industry. The summation of the industry manufacturing and marketing data is presented in the Appendix to this report. The petrol data is reported as required in Appendix I (a) for Premium Unleaded, Appendix I (b) for Super Unleaded and the diesel data is reported in Appendix II.

Market Activities

During 2001 a tax incentive was allocated to unleaded petrol meeting the 2005 Fuels Directive specification. The end of 2001 saw the switching of the whole market to this standard. Additionally, one major oil company has introduced sulphur free petrol and diesel to all their sites (18) in the Edinburgh area. The actual volume sales are small compared with the whole of the UK market so no figure is included in the table below.

It has been estimated that around 4% of diesel consumed on UK roads is heating gas oil, which has been laundered to remove the fiscal markers and dye. During 2002 Customs and Excise investigations discovered and shutdown 32 laundering plants. The operators were prosecuted and either imprisoned or received severe fines. To further improve detection and prosecution of these criminal activities Customs and Excise are introducing new countermeasures due to come into force during 2003.

AdditComments:
All samples tested at Refineries and Import terminals fully met the environmental requirements of the Fuels Directive. Retail surveys conducted by the automotive oil industry have also been included in this years report. They confirmed that the fuels generally met the limit value requirements of the Directive. This indicates the fuels have not been contaminated in the supply chain from the refineries to the consumer. However, as shown in the appendices there are a few minor exceedances in the marketing data but all are within reproducibility of the appropriate test method. The parameters falling into this category are octane and Cetane number, hydrocarbon analysis and vapour pressure. 

There was only one result from the marketing survey, which exceeded the requirements of the Directive and it was the summer vapour pressure on a Super Unleaded sample. The result being 76 kPa and this was almost certainly caused by the very low throughput of the grade at the site, which resulted in a small quantity of winter grade remaining in the storage tank. 

There was very limited supplies of petrol or diesel containing less than 10ppm sulphur marketed in the UK during 2002. A tax incentive is planned for September 2004 to encourage introduction of these grades of fuel.


MonitSystNotes:
The fuel monitoring was conducted by the Environment Agency for the first time in 2003.  To this end samples were taken from petrol stations from all over Austria.  In total 107 petrol stations were tested with 340 samples being taken, of which 170 were each in the winter and summer half-years.

For the diesel and petrol fuel analysis all parameters were measured according to Annex I and II of the Commission’s Decision on a common regime for the draft of the summary representation of national data on fuel quality.  

Austria has a single refinery installation at its disposal (Refinery Schwechat).  The production of this refinery accounts for approximately 70% of the total domestic petrol use as well as approx. 56% of diesel fuel use.  The remaining demand is accounted for by imports from Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Hungary in particular.

Data on the regional distribution of the imported fuel in Austria is not available at the current time.  The fuel controls carried out in recent years show no regional quality differences from which it can be assumed that a continual single quality of imported and domestically produced fuel is the case.  Since national fuel provision comes predominantly from one production installation and a quality difference (compared) with the imported fuel is not obvious, the whole of Austria can be seen as a single region (statistical model C). 

The total fuel use in Austria ran to roughly 8.0 million tonnes in 2003 (see point 5).  Austria is therefore classified as a ‘small country’ according to EN 14274 (1.12.2003).


MonitSystNotes:
The main content of the Danish fuel quality monitoring program is the following:

§	in total 52 samples of petrol and 25 samples of diesel from retail sites have been analysed,

§	half of the samples have been taken in summer (July) and the other half in winter (December),

§	half of the samples have been taken east of Storebaelt  and the other half west of Storebaelt; the population is nearly the same east and west of Storebaelt,

§	the samples of petrol is made up of RON 92 (14 samples), RON 95 (32 samples) and RON 98 (6 samples),

§	the following parameters have been measured: 

	petrol: vapour pressure (summer only), E100, E150,  olefines, aromatics, benzene, sulphur, MTBE and lead (6 samples only),

	diesel: cetane number, density, distillation (95%), PAH and sulphur,

§	sampling and analyses are carried out by SGS, 

§	number of samples from the different companies and their market shares are shown in the following table:
	Petrol	Diesel
Company	no. of samples	share (%)	market share (%)	no. of samples	share (%)	market share (%)
Shell	10	19	19	4	16	29
Statoil	6	11	14	3	12	21
Hydro Texaco	5	10	17	2	8	18
Kuwait	6	12	15	3	12	17
OK	12	23	20	5	20	12
Others (with less than 10% of market)2)	13	251)	15	8	321)	3
Total	52	100	100	25	100	100
1) High share due to extra samples from some of the small companies
2) DK-Benzin, Jet, Haahr and Energy Benzin

AdditComments:
Comments:
§	with effect from 1st  of June 1999 fiscal incentive has been introduced in order to promote auto diesel with sulphur content below 50 ppm. The incentive is 0.18 D.kr. pr. litre (app. 2.4 Euro cents pr. litre)

§	with effect from 1st  of October 2001 the Danish oil companies - due to the risk for contamination of ground water and drinking water - have stopped the addition of MTBE to 92 and 95 RON petrol. At the same time the number of retail sites offering 98 RON petrol (containing MTBE) has been reduced to app. 5% of the total number

The results from the Danish monitoring program are given in annex IA-IC (petrol) and annex II (diesel). The format follows the layout presented in the Commissions Decision of 18th February 2002 (2002/159/EC). The measurement methods applied in some cases are different from the methods set out in EN 228:1999 and EN 590:1999. According to SGS the methods which are used give at least the same accuracy and at least the same level of precision as the methods they replace.

Every measured exeedance will initiate a dialog between the company and The Danish Environmental Protection Agency. 

Exceedances (following the format in the EU 2001 summary report): 

a. Petrol – RON 92

Details:	The vapour pressure summer limit value (60 kPa) was exceeded by one sample (62.1 kPa) and the benzene limit (1.0%) was exceeded by one sample (1.1%).

Statistical significance:	The statistical significance tolerance limit for vapour pressure is 61.7 kPa and the tolerance limit for benzene is 1.2%. Therefore only the sample for vapour pressure was not in breach of the Directive. 

Comments:	No exact explanation could be found.

b. Petrol – RON 95

Details:	The vapour pressure summer limit value (60 kPa) was exceeded by two samples (60.1 and 61.7 kPa). The aromatic limit (42%) was exceeded by one sample (43.7%) and the benzene limit (1.0%) was exceeded by one sample (1.2%).

Statistical significance:	The statistical significance tolerance limits for vapour pressure is 61.7 kPa and for aromatics 44.0% and for benzene 1.2%. Therefore the samples can not be judged non-compliant with the Directive.

c. Petrol – RON 98	None


d. Diesel

Detail:	The cetane number limit value (min. 51.0) was not met by two samples (50.8 and 49.4 ppm). 
		
Statistical significance:	The statistical significance tolerance limit for cetane number is min. 48.5. Therefore the samples can not be judged non-compliant with the Directive.


MonitSystNotes:
Legislative basis

The supervision of the quality of fuel is based on the Environmental Protection Act (86/2000), the Government Decree on the quality requirements for petrol and diesel fuel (1271/2000),  it's amendments (1265/2002 and 767/2003) and an agreement between the Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Customs (38/481/2001). According to the agreement, Finnish Customs prepares a yearly sampling plan, which is to be approved by the Ministry of the Environment. Finnish Customs is in charge of the practical realization of the supervision. The Customs' national district organization takes care of taking liquid fuel samples according to the sampling plan, and the samples are analyzed at the Customs Laboratory. 

The supervision aims to comply, when applicable, with the requirements of standard EN 14274:2004. 

 
Sampling

Sampling was done in the whole country and samples were taken of all qualities to be tested, however with emphasis on certain areas (customs districts) and qualities according to the sales volumes. Furthermore, it was ensured that samples were taken in all the distribution chains. The qualities investigated were unleaded 95 (RON > 95) and 98 (RON >=98) octane petrol and low sulphur diesel fuel. The fuels were furthermore divided into summer and winter qualities. Since the sales volume for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. Also, there was no quality under 95 octane on the market. The sampling was done by trained personnel and one litre metal containers and five litre plastic containers approved for this purpose were used as sampling containers. Before the vapour pressure analysis, the sampling containers were cooled according to the requirements of the method. 

Analysis 

The analyses were conducted at the Customs Laboratory, which is a testing laboratory accredited by FINAS, the Centre for Metrology and Accreditation. 
For octane and cetane numbers, subcontractors whose competence was confirmed were used. Except for the lead method, all methods of analysis used (including those subcontracted) were reference methods according to the directive. The lead method used by the laboratory (determination of lead content in petrol by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) is a socalled screening method. The sensitivity of the method used, however, is much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The average lead content measured in the samples was clearly below the limit set in the quality requirements. If needed, the laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content of the sample with the EN 237 method according to the directive (Petroleum products. Petrol. Determination of low lead concentrations by atomic absorption spectrometry) in cases where the result is near or exceeds the quality limit. 

The authenticity and accuracy of the methods used by the laboratory has a.o. been verified by the national Round Robin comparative studies. 

Comparative examinations

In 2003, the Customs Laboratory took part in the Round Robin Finland testing, which performs national inter-laboratory fuel examinations. Fortum Oil and Gas Oy functioned as co-ordinator for this testing. The results of the parameters measured in the test (distillation of diesel fuel, sulphur content and density) were acceptable. In 2001 - 2002 the laboratory also took part in these tests; at this time other quality parameters of diesel fuel and petrol were tested with acceptable results.

AdditComments:
The reported total sales figures for petrol include so called regular petrol (max. sulphur 150 ppm) and sulphur free qualities (max. sulphur 10 ppm). Similarly, the total sales figure for low sulphur diesel oil (max. sulphur 50 ppm) include sulphur free (max. sulphur 10 ppm) qualities. The environmental legislation in force during the reference year 2003 specifies the mandatory requirements for the year 2000 and 2005. The purpose of the environmental monitoring system is to control that the mandatory limit values set for the year 2000 are not exceeded. The system does not differentiate low sulphur and/or sulphur free qualities from the regular grades at retail sites. In 2003 there were no official sales statistics on low sulphur and/or sulphur free petrol. For diesel the situation is better known. The Finnish tax legislation in force during the reference year 2003 (Law on the Excise Duty on Liquid Fuels: 1472/1994) sets criteria for low sulphur diesel oil, and the excise duty on this quality is lower than on the regular grade diesel. Concequently practically all diesel oil marketed in 2003 was low sulphur (or sulphur free). The share of low sulphur diesel oil is available from sales statistics and taxation database.

Number of samples 
The total number of petrol samples taken was 207. The total number of unleaded RON 95   petrol samples was 104, of which 51 samples were taken during the summer period and 53 during the winter period. The total number of unleaded RON 98 petrol samples was 103 of which 50 samples were taken during the summer period and 53 during the winter period.    
Diesel fuel samples amounted to 101 of which 43 were taken during the summer period and 58 during the winter period.  


Observed exceedances of the limit values and the tolerance limits

The minimum RON number was below the limit value and the given tolerance in one RON 95 petrol sample (winter). 

The minimum MON number was also below the limit value and the given tolerance limit in one RON 95 petrol sample (summer). 

The minimum distillation number was below the limit value and the given tolerance limit in one RON 98 petrol sample (summer).

The three observed exceedances of the limit value and the tolerance limits in petrol were insignificant and non systematic, thus giving no reason for further legal action.

All diesel fuel samples complied with the limit values.


MonitSystNotes:
The regulation on the monitoring of fuel quality was adapted at this time on a federal level to the Quality Demands/Stipulations of the corresponding DIN-EN standards.  The standards are based upon the guidelines of the EU Directives and the CEN Standards.  For monitoring fuel quality not all standard parameters were suggested for checking however, only the environmentally relevant ones, e.g. S con-tent, those relevant to consumer protection e.g. octane number and density and, according to experi-ence, the lack of indicative parameters such as ignition point in diesel.
Because deviations occur as a rule only through impurities during the fuel’s delivery and distribution, the checking of a single quality parameter is fully sufficient.

The carrying out of this regulation is the responsibility of the federal states and /or their responsible au-thorities (Federal Offices for Environmental Protection, Federal/State Industrial Supervisory Offices, amongst others).  The General Administrative Regulation on the Order of the Composition and Descrip-tion of the Fuel Quality regulates the monitoring of fuel quality (10th Federal Environmental Protection Law FEPL), 21.03.2002, Federal Newspaper nr. 62, p. 6758.

The Sales amounts of fuel are compiled and published according to the Mineral Oil Data Law from the Federal Office for Economy and Export Control (BAFA).

The 10th Order on the Execution of the FEPL (Order on the Composition and the Distinction of the Qualities of Fuels, 22.12.99.) regulates the demands of the characterisation and the quality of petrol, diesel and LPG fuels through the establishment of the European Standards as minimum requirements.  Whilst checking the parameters, simultaneous reference is made to the standards which Directive 98/70/EC (13th October 1998) prescribes in Annexes I and II.  Therefore the checking standards are not named in the forms.  With the passing of a General Administrative Regulation on the unified execution in the German States the testing criteria were fixed and justified so that a unified federal completion is guaranteed. 

Reference was made to the appropriate DIN standards for the style and extent of the testing, forms were provided for the protocol of the sampling and the research results. The sampling took place at petrol stations as a rule.  

The measures for infringements, the range of costs and the processing of claims and complaints are regulated in the Administrative Regulation as well.  The first stage it is to clarify who has caused the sub-standard fuel quality.  If deception or negligence by the vendor of the goods can be proven then they will be punished with a fine.

It is recommended that the following are measured as a rule in petrol during the sampling; Sulphur con-tent, anti-knocking properties, vapour pressure, distillation, benzene content, aromatic compound con-tent and the density.

For diesel the following are to be determined; sulphur content, Cetane number, the Cold Filter Plugging Point CFPP (temperature limit value of the filterability)CFPP, distillation, ignition point (not requisite in the Directive) and density.  Other Quality Parameters should only be checked when suspected or when there are complaints.
The consumption statistics are gathered and published by the Federal Office for Economy and Export Control on the basis of the Mineral Oil Data Law. During this collection the sulphur content of the fuel was not considered.  No differentiation was likewise made for the sale of diesel between the sale at public petrol stations or private filling stations (transport/removals, public transport companies amongst others that have their own filling stations).

AdditComments:
In respect of the faults/complaints there are no exceedances to note for Normal Petrol and Super Plus Petrol.  For the S-concentration values the figure of 10mg/kg was exceeded once each  [for Normal Petrol and Super Plus Petrol].  
For Super Petrol an exceedance was determined for each of engine-octane number, vapour pressure DVPE (winter goods) and the aromatic concentration.  The vapour pressure DVPE value for winter goods was exceeded in seven samples.  Because six of these faults/complaints occurred in samples from Baden-Württemberg, it is probably am matter of an incorrect ranking?, which has a stronger regional effect.  In comparison with the total number of 68 samples the exceedances are still under 10%.

As only S-free diesel has been on offer for sale in Germany since 1st January 2003, the separate representation of low-S diesel is not required.
The ignition point has been included as a national specification.  There were six faults/complaints in total for diesel fuel.  These were spread as one for cetane number, one for PAHs and four for ignition point.  The EU limit of 350mg/kg was held to for S-content.  In any case three samples exceeded a S-content of 10ppm.

Annexes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Reporting of an average value or a standard deviation is not possible, because a large part of the measured values are “below the limit of detection”

Annex 3
Since 1st January 2000 no more leaded petrol has been sold in Germany.  Since the 1st January 2003 Germany has been exclusively provided with S-free fuels (S < 10 mg/kg).  Fuels sales are not recorded dependent on / in terms of S-content in Germany.


AdditComments:
In the report for FQMS of 2002, sent on 30 May 2003 the sales of LRP were not included by the person responsible for report.  In the Greek 2003 reporting submission there are also the sales of fuels with sulphur<50 ppm.  These are the causes of the differences in sales of fuels from 2002 to 2003.


AdditComments:
Of the 80 petrol samples taken in 2003, 8 samples (10%) indicated relatively minor exceedances of the RON parameter. All such cases were raised with the relevant fuel supplier, who in 7 cases produced certificates of conformity indicating that the fuel was on specification ex-refinery (with one sample still disputed and one response still awaited). Industry has indicated that “light hydrocarbons” material can be lost through evaporation if inadequately stored and held over a relatively long period of time prior to testing, which for operational reasons has been a feature; this issue is being addressed in discussions with the State Laboratory and industry. 

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is in ongoing discussions with the industry’s representative body (Irish Petroleum Industry Association) to further understand and mitigate any discrepancy between refinery certification and downstream analysis, and with a view to strengthening procedures, as appropriate, to resolve this matter.  All other parameters were within the relevant directive limits.
There were no exceedances of any parameters in respect of diesel samples taken during 2003.


MonitSystNotes:
According to Article 8 of Directive 98/70/EC, Italy elaborated a draft of decree for setting up the fuel quality monitoring system. The decree establishes a monitoring system in accordance with the requirements of the European standard EN 14274:2003. The system shall be executed by 1° January 2005.

The 2003 report from Italy had been drawn up on the basis of the monitoring by sampling the sales outlets distributed throughout the Italian territory, carried out by independent supervisory bodies on behalf of the main oil companies.
The proportion of samples throughout the national territory is: 31% in North-West, 15% in North-East, 17% in Centre, 16% in South, 21% in Islands.  The macro-regions are in accordance with the statistical model A of the EN 14274:2003.

The organisations responsible for sampling and analysis and reporting are: Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio (Ministry for the Environment), Ministero delle Attività Produttive (Ministry of Industry), APAT (National Environmental Protection Agency), CUNA and Oil companies.  Samples are taken monthly from retail sites throughout national territory (in total 192 petrol and 276 diesel fuel).  16 refinery server market; there are 2 fiscal depots for petrol and 4 fiscal depots for diesel.  Sales data are collected by Ministero delle Attività Produttive (Ministry of Industry) through electronic questionnaire compiled by oil companies.

AdditComments:
In order to ensure the compliance with the Directive 98/70/EC, laboratories and organisations qualified to carry out the sampling and the analysis, have been asked to strictly follow the sampling and rules set up by EN ISO 4259 for testing limits. A further improvement is expected from the decision taken by the national standardisation body (UNICHIM) to monitor performance of the involved laboratories through the proficiency testing schemes foreseen for laboratories' accreditation purposes. Besides, in Italy there is a monitoring system carried out by competent national authority in the production and importing sites. 
Italy carried out successful these action last year. Compared to 2002, in fact, the number of petrol and diesel fuel samples which do not comply with the specification limits decreased.
Further, Italy elaborated a draft of decree necessary to comply with the Directive 2003/17/EC. The draft updated the rules for monitoring system both for marked, produced and imported fuel.


MonitSystNotes:
The Netherlands has 12 provincies. It was decided to take samples from petrol stations in each province that sell fuel originating from diverse petrol companies.  Furthermore, the number of inhabitants in each province was studied and a distribution was done of petrol stations to visit, which resulted in 100 test checks [to be done] in total, spread over the summer and winter periods.
The Netherlands has therefore met the European Standard EN 14274:2003 Statiscital Model B (small country).

AdditComments:
Petrol
In the summer period it appeared that in 17 samples the vapour pressure/tension (dvpe) fell outside the specifications.  In view of the deviation of the manipulated analysis method no further action was undertaken in 16 cases.  The VROM inspectorate is currently researching the other case.
In the winter period 11 samples appeared not to fulfil the motor octane number specification. In view of the deviation of the manipulated analysis method no further action was undertaken here.
Diesel
In the summer period 5 samples and in the winter period 7 samples appeared not to satisfy the cetane number specifications. In view of the deviation of the manipulated analysis method no further action was undertaken here.
Furthermore, samples were also taken in the summer period from a transport business and a bus company.  These samples conformed to the specifications.


MonitSystNotes:
Decree Law No. 104/2000 of 3 June 2000 provides that the IGAE (Inspecção Geral das Actividades Económicas – Inspectorate-General for Economic Activities) and the DREs (Direcções Regionais do Ministério da Economia – Regional Directorates of the Ministry for the Economy) must send the DGE (Direcção-Geral de Energia – Energy Directorate-General) all the relevant information on fuel quality. 

However, its implementation has not yet been completed, which means that for 2003 the information is derived from the analyses carried out by the Oil Companies.

Sampling and testing are carried out at the refineries and terminals, and on a random basis at distribution centres throughout the country.  The methods used are specified in Directive 98/70/EC.


AdditComments:
The addition of ethanol was increased during 2003. Approximately 125 000 m3 of ethanol was added to the gasoline.Ethanol is added mainly at the gantry or in the refinery. When added at the gantry at a depot then the dilution effect of ethanol is not shown in the analysis. DVPE is lowered in the base gasoline order to account for the effect of ethanol.  The oxygen content has not been filled in due to addition of ethanol at this later stage.


MonitSystNotes:
The market in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is supplied from nine refineries operated by the major international oil companies and supplemented by imports controlled by independent suppliers. Imported fuels account for less than 10% of transport fuels marketed within the UK The United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is the trade association for the oil refiners and the Association of United Kingdom Oil Independents (AUKOI) the association for the independent oil importers and marketers. Each UK refinery and UK import terminal tests all fuels prior to release into the UK market to confirm it meets the required specifications. The testing is conducted in ISO 9000 or NAMAS accredited laboratories and these laboratories are audited both internally and externally to obtain this accreditation. These trade associations have collated the data on behalf of the UK Government from each of their members. The individual companies have collated the results and calculated the statistical data prior to sending to their trade association. 

The data supplied by refiners is based on laboratory analysis of every batch of fuel manufactured in the refinery for consumption within the UK. The data supplied by the importers is based on the Quality Certificate supplied with each cargo and subsequent confirmation testing.  No product is released into the market, which does not meet the limit values in the Fuels Directive 98/70/EC as to do so would constitute an offence under UK law . These processes are audited both internally and by external auditors as part of their ISO 9000 accreditation.

The above gives the precise information on the quality of all fuel manufactured and imported into the UK. All UK oil storage terminals are also accredited to ISO 9000. Quality Assurance checks and procedures ensure there is no deterioration of product quality as it moves through the supply chain. To confirm that the fuel is not contaminated as it passes through the supply chain the oil marketers conduct surveys. These surveys consist of sampling their inland terminals plus their own and competitors retail networks. The analytical data collected from these surveys have also been collated by the two trade associations and included in the submission. Additionally, this year market data has been included from a survey conducted by the Automotive industry. The summation of the industry manufacturing and marketing data is presented in the Appendix to this report. The petrol data is reported as required in Appendix I (a) for Premium Unleaded, Appendix I (b) for Super Unleaded and the diesel data is reported in Appendix II.

Market Activities

During 2001 a tax incentive was allocated to unleaded petrol meeting the 2005 Fuels Directive specification. The end of 2001 saw the switching of the whole market to this standard. Additionally, one major oil company has introduced sulphur free petrol and diesel to all their sites (18) in the Edinburgh area. The actual volume sales are small compared with the whole of the UK market so no figure is included in the table below.

In last year's report, it was estimated that around 4% of diesel consumed on UK roads was rebated gas oil, which had been laundered to remove the fiscal markers and dye. It was also reported that new measures would come into place to combat this. To counteract these criminal activities Customs and Excise introduced the Registered Dealers in Controlled Oil, (RDCO) scheme that came into force in April 2003. The scheme requires all businesses selling red diesel or kerosene to be authorised by Customs, to exercise a duty of care when selling these fuels, to maintain information on their sales and to supply sales data to Customs monthly. The early indications are that the introduction of the scheme has made it more difficult for would be fraudsters to obtain red diesel to launder. Customs have continued to seek out offenders and through investigations have discovered and shutdown 46 laundering plants in 2003, an increase of 21% on 2002.

AdditComments:
All samples tested at Refineries and Import terminals fully met the environmental requirements of the Fuels Directive. Retail surveys conducted by the automotive industry have also confirmed that the fuels generally met the limit value requirements of the Directive. This indicates that fuels have not been contaminated in the supply chain to the consumer. However, as shown in the appendices there were a few exceedances but all were within reproducibility of the appropriate test method (other than the summer volatility of the Super Unleaded/LRP grade). The parameters falling into this category are octane and cetane number, hydrocarbon analysis and vapour pressure. 

For the one result, which exceeded the requirements of the Directive, namely the summer vapour pressure for Super Unleaded/LRP, this was almost certainly caused by the very low throughput of the LRP grade. This resulted in small quantities of winter grade remaining in storage tanks, a little more so in 2003 as the demand for LRP reduced further. This grade is not expected to remain as a mainstream grade, and will become less available as demand decreases, ultimately being replaced by bottled additives in all but a few sites. This will simultaneously alleviate the problem.

There were very limited supplies of petrol or diesel containing less than 10ppm sulphur marketed in the UK during 2002. A tax incentive is planned from September 2004 to encourage introduction of these grades of fuel.


AdditComments:
Sulphut free diesel availability extrapolated from 100 samples.


MonitSystNotes:
I.1. Description of the system
Responsible organization(s): Ministry of Environment and Water and State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance (SAMTS) – Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels”
Location(s) of sampling: public and private refueling stations spread in the Bulgarian territory
Time/frequency of sampling: regularly and upon request of various bodies and private persons
Specification of test methods: according to the tests methods mentioned in the Directive for all available testing equipment. Sulfur content - according to the requirements of EN ISO 8754 due to the available equipment.
Other details: Bulgarian monitoring system was introduced on 1-st of October 2003 since the Clean Air Act and the Regulation on liquid fuels quality and procedures and methods of their control were adopted. The Regulation implements the requirements of the Directive 98/70/EC and 2003/17/EC. On the basis of the Regulation the Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” was created. The Directorate consists of three regional departments for control collecting samples, one department for testing fuels with its own laboratory having one stationary and two mobile departments which will be accredited within the next months and one department for control, issuing the experts’ conclusion about the compliance/non compliance of the tested fuels. The staff of the regional control departments is spread out all over the country and is located in 7 main towns. The staff of the stationary department of  the laboratory is located in Sofia and each one of the two mobile laboratories will perform tests in the north and in the south of the country respectively. 
Thanks to the realization of the European Aid Project 121584/D/S/BG (PHARE project BG 2003/004-937.02.01) during the year 2007 the laboratory for testing of fuels within the State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance was supplied with the necessary equipment for establishment of the parameters, requested by the Decision 2002/159/EC and Directive 98/70/EC amended by Directive 2003/17/EC. The equipment supplied under the above mentioned project was installed and the staff was trained. During the year 2007 the laboratory of the Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” started the procedure for reaccreditation and widening the scope of accreditation by the Bulgarian Accreditation Service including the equipment supplied under European Aid Project 121584/D/S/BG. The procedure for the accreditation will be finished within the next months. 
For testing the samples collected during the year 2007, the Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” used other accredited laboratories in Bulgaria, but their possibilities for testing of fuels were also limited as it is shown in next sheets. On the basis of the established non-compliances 7 penalties acts were issued with total amount of the fines of 75 000 Euro.

AdditComments:
The source of above information for fuel consumption in 2006 is the National Statistic Institute. The data for 2007 will be available in November 2008. The presented data on national consumption of diesel fuel include refueled abroad diesel fuel as well as used in Bulgarian navigation marine diesel and gas oil.


AdditComments:
Unleaded petrol with minimum RON 100 and <50 ppm Sulphur is also market in Cyprus in small quantities. Tonnes=2546


MonitSystNotes:
The Czech Ministry of Industry of Industry and Trade (MIT) is responsible for issuing directives guidlines (directive 98/70/EC, 2000/71/EC, 2003/17/EC, part of 2003/30/EC and Decision 2002/159/EC) regarding the quality of automotive fuels and is responsible for submitting reports on the FQMS for fuels (petrol and diesel) sold in the Czech Republic. Fuel quality is monitored on the basisMIT Decree no. 229/2004 Coll., laying down the requirements for fuels of road vehicles and for fuel quality monitoring, which has been harmonized with EU legislation and is compliance with European quality standards for petrol and diesel (EN 228 and EN 590), test standards, sampling standards and the FQMS. Sampling in compliance with EN 14275:2003 is carried out by the Czech trade Inspection (CTI) primarily ar refuelling Stations (RS), in order to establish the situation in trhe quality of fuel distribution market. This results in the taking of a large number of samples and, in addition to the parameters required under the FQMS  to conform to environmental specifications, another characteristics are alsomonitored for consumer protection.


MonitSystNotes:
Basic principles
The Danish Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme is described in the Danish Statutory Order no. 884 of 3. November 2003 which was send to the Commission in November 2003 when notifying the implementation of directive 2003/17. Compared to the procedure described in EN 14274 the number of samples is reduced. The reasoning behind the Danish programme is as follows:

• More than 99% of the fuels used for road transport in Denmark are distributed from the two Danish refineries or from terminals owned by members of the Danish Petroleum Industry Association (OFR) which have to meet the Association’s Exchange specifications. These specifications are in accordance with DS/EN 228 for petrol and DS/EN 590 for diesel and the current Danish Statutory Order regarding the quality of petrol and diesel fuel.
• More than 99% of the fuels used for road transport in Denmark are delivered from terminals, which are certified in accordance with ISO 9000 or equivalent quality-management systems.
• More than 99% of the fuels used for road transport in Denmark are dis-tributed from terminals where “Certificates of Quality” exist for every import/batch approved according to DS/EN 228 for petrol or DS/EN 590 for diesel and the current Danish Statutory Order regarding the quality of petrol and diesel.

Some of the specified parameters are only measured on a reduced number of samples. It is parameters which are estimated to have minor influence on the environment 
(RON, MON, oxygen and oxygenates). Also for lead a reduced number of samples are analysed. Lead has not been present in petrol in Denmark for more than 10 years. 
This is in accordance with the dis-cussions on the first expert meeting on the implementation of directive 98/70/EC in Brussels the 3. April 2003, where "Mr. Zierock 
(DG ENV) suggested that fewer measurements could be taken for less sensitive parameters such as lead and octane number..". 

Details for the 2007 monitoring programme 
The main content of the Danish fuel quality monitoring programme is as follows:

• in total 41 samples of petrol and 21 samples of diesel from retail sites have been analysed,
• samples have been taken from all companies on the Danish market,
• the number of samples of different fuel qualities (octane number) and from different companies reflects the actual market (however at least 2 samples per fuel quality),
• the sites are chosen randomly by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency from a list of existing filling stations,
• half of the samples have been taken in summer (August) and the other half in winter (May and October),
• half of the samples have been taken east of Storebaelt  and the other half west of Storebaelt; the population is nearly the same east and west of Storebaelt,
• sampling and analyses are carried out by companies which meet the criteria given in EN 14274 and EN 14275. 

The 2007 sampling and analyses are made by SGS Sweden.

Test methods
The test methods applied for analysis are in some cases different from the methods set out in EN 228:1999 and EN 590:1999. 
SGS Sweden, who performs the analysis, has declared that the methods used correspond to the ones in the directive.
The methods are: 
ASTM D4815 is used instead of EN 13132 for oxygenates
ASTM D5453 is used instead of ISO 20846 for sulphur
ASTM D3237 is used instead of EN 237 for lead


MonitSystNotes:
As set out in Article 8 of Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 October 1998 on the quality of petrol and diesel, is produced this report which, in Appendices I and II to the statistics of the grades of motor fuels in Spain during 2007. 

In Spain it was being sold in the year 2007 the following types of fuel: 

Petrol 95 IO, 98 IOy Petrol Diesel vehicle. 

each of which were conducted with appropriate sampling and analysis, reflecting the values of the parameters that are set out in the Directive 98/70/EC.  As is known, the Directive 98/70/EC amended by 2003/17/EC of March 3, 2003, which set in Annexes I and II specifications for petrol and diesel respectively. 

The Directive 2003/17/EC was transposed into Spanish law by Royal Decree 1700/2003 of December 15, later repealed and replaced by the Royal Decree 61/2006 of 31 January, for determining the specifications for petrol, diesel, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gases and regulating the use of certain biofuels. 

The presentation of the data obtained has been carried out in accordance with the decision of 18 February 2002 establishing a common format for presentation.

AdditComments:
The report also fuel sales in Spain in that year 2007, which reached the 6687 KTm. of gasoline and 25,760 KTm. of diesel fuel. 

It is noted that Spanish consumption of gasoline in 2007, a decline of 3.5% compared to 2006. For its part, the consumption of diesel fuel increased in the same period, 4.8%.  The compilation of the summaries of the data on the quality of fuel has been made based on samples collected at the exit of Vehicle storage facilities owned Hydrocarbons Logistics Company, CLH, SA (leading Spanish logistics of petroleum products with a market share of around 80%), located throughout the country, these data were compared with samples taken at the end of supply of the Autonomous Communities.


MonitSystNotes:
Legislative basis 
The supervision of the quality of fuel is based on the Environmental Protection Act (86/2000), the Government Decree on the quality requirements for petrol and diesel fuel (1271/2000),  it's amendments (1265/2002 and 767/2003) and an agreement between the Ministry of the Environment and Finnish Customs (38/481/2001). According to the agreement, Finnish Customs prepares a yearly sampling plan, which is to be approved by the Ministry of the Environment. Finnish Customs is in charge of the practical realization of the supervision. The Customs' national district organization takes care of taking liquid fuel samples according to the sampling plan, and the samples are analyzed at the Customs Laboratory. The supervision aims to comply, when applicable, with the requirements of standard EN 14274:2004 model A three macro regions (see Annex I of this document). 

Sampling
Sampling was done in the whole country  according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of a standard EN 14274:2004 model A. Country was divided to 3 macro-regions with about same sales volume and variability factor (see Annex I of this document). Also the number of retail sites in macro regions were between 500 - 800.  The sampling places were selected randomly, however, ensuring that all distribution chain companies were included. The sampling was split to winter and summer periods so that minimum sample amount was taken in both periods. Furthermore, the sampling was further split during the period. Samples were taken in retail sites with the exception that all octane (total 47 petrol samples) and cetane (68 diesel samples) analysis were done from the samples taken from the fuel refineries and terminals. These supply samples were taken in all macro regions and in different time. 

The grades investigated were unleaded 95 (RON >= 95) and 98 (RON >=98) octane sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) petrol and sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) diesel fuel. The fuels were furthermore divided into summer and winter grade. Since the sales for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. Also, there was no quality under 95 octane on the market. The sampling aims to comply, when applicable, with the requirements of standard EN 14275:2004. The sampling was done by trained personnel. One litre metal containers and five litre plastic containers approved for this purpose were used as sampling containers. Before the vapour pressure analysis, the sampling containers were cooled according to the requirements of the method. 

Analysis 
The analyses were conducted at the Customs Laboratory, which is a testing laboratory accredited by FINAS Accreditation Service. For octane and cetane numbers, subcontractors whose competence was confirmed were used. Except for the lead method, all methods of analysis used (including those subcontracted) were reference methods according to the standards EN 228:2004 and EN 590:2004. The lead method used by the laboratory (determination of lead content in petrol by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) is a socalled screening method. The sensitivity of the method used, however, is much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The average lead content measured in the samples was clearly below the limit set in the quality requirements. If needed, the laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content of the sample with the EN 237 method according to the directive (Petroleum products. Petrol. Determination of low lead concentrations by atomic absorption spectrometry) in cases where the result is near or exceeds the quality limit. Sulphur, density and vapour pressure methods have been accredited by FINAS Accreditation service. Other methods used by the laboratory have been tested and valitated according to our quality procedure. The authenticity and accuracy of the methods used by the laboratory have been verified by the national Round Robin and international PT comparative studies. 

Comparative examinations
In 2007, the Customs Laboratory took part in the Round Robin Finland testing, which performs national inter-laboratory fuel examinations and tests organized by IIS (Institute of Interlaboratory Studies). The results of the parameters measured in the tests (sulphur content, density, distillation, vapour pressure, benzene content, total oxygen content, MTBE, ETBE and ethanol contents) were acceptable. In 2001 - 2006 the laboratory also took part in these tests with acceptable results.

AdditComments:
All unleaded petrol and diesel fuels sold and used in Finland were sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg). Samples were taken in retail sites with the exception that all octane (27 RON 95 petrol samples and 20 RON 98 petrol samples) and cetane (68 diesel samples) analysis were done from the samples taken from the fuel refineries and terminals. Total number of petrol and diesel sample include supply samples for octane and cetane analysis.


MonitSystNotes:
On the basis of volume of marketed fuels (gasoline and diesel together is 3.523 thousand tons) Hungary considered a small country with one region.

AdditComments:
The data of national sales originated from Hungarian Petroleum Association (MÁSZ) and from Hungarian Customs and Finance Guard (VPOP).
National sales volumes in litres are real values, the volumes in tonnes are calculated from litres by an average density of products.


AdditComments:
*The Oil returns that come to the Department from Oil Companies & Consumers are just rated as unleaded 95.


MonitSystNotes:
Italy established a fuel quality monitoring system, in accordance with the requirements of the European standard EN 14274:2003, by decree 3 February 2005. 
The 2007 national report had been drawn up on the base of a monitoring system at sale outlets distributed throughout the Italian territory.
The monitoring system (sampling and measurements) was carried out by independent supervisory bodies on behalf of the main oil companies. 
Samples were taken monthly in each Winter and Summer period (Summer period for petrol: 1st May to 30th September).
The 2007 monitoring system was set up using the statistical model A of EN 14274 (large country framework, five macro-regions).
299 petrol samples and 382 diesel fuel samples were analysed.
The distribution of samples throughout the national territory was: 42% North-West, 12% North-East, 21% Centre, 13% South and 12% Islands.
The test methods required for fuel quality monitoring were performed by laboratories that regularly participate in one or more national inter-laboratory
proficiency testing schemes, and that are accredited according to EN ISO 17025 or certified according to ISO 9000 standards. The proficiency testing
schemes include all test methods listed in the FQMS.
According to the requirements of EN 14274, analytical results for petrol and diesel fuel were reported separately for each season and for each grade.
Compared to the total samples taken, the percentages of samples of  sulphur free petrol and diesel fuel were 18% and 19%, respectively.

AdditComments:
Italy has defined only two grades for each type of fuel: petrol with minimum RON = 95 and maximum sulphur content of 50 mg/kg (parent grade),  petrol with minimum RON = 95 and maximum sulphur content of 10 mg/kg; diesel fuel with maximum sulphur content of 50 mg/kg (parent grade), diesel fuel with maximum sulphur content of 10 mg/kg. 
A limited quantity of petrol with minimum RON = 98 and maximum sulphur content of 10 mg/kg was sold in 2007 for market in trial, even if this does not correspond to any specific petrol grade defined at national level.


MonitSystNotes:
In accordance with law and regulations State Revenue Service (SRS) is responsible for monitoring of fuel market.
SRS Excise Goods Department is structural unit of SRS central apparatus which main function is to ensure that laws and regulations concerning circulation of excise goods are being implemented. 
In order to ensure effective monitoring of fuel quality SRS began to use mobile express laboratories of fuel quality testing in February 2004. With these express laboratories the fuel quality testing is made in all stages of fuel circulation, covering as numerous licensed entrepreneurs as possible. As only licensed entrepreneurs are allowed to trade with fuel, approximately 1500 samples are tested each year.
The use of express laboratories has reduced the time spent between the moment of sample taking and receiving the conclusion of conformity assessment. This is important both in terms of consumer protection (so no inadequate fuel would be in circulation) and interests of entrepreneurs themselves (so any distraction of entrepreneurs’ activity would be as short as possible).

AdditComments:
*in order to calculate the volume of oil products (in tonnes) the average density is used : for petrol - 0,765 t/m³; for diesel - 0,835 t/m³                                                                                      ** including volume of petrol, which contains 4.5-5% by volume of ethyl alcohol or ETBE up to volume of  12%                                                                                                                                           *** including volume of marked diesel (including 58 229 360 litres of marked diesel)


MonitSystNotes:
Enemalta Corporation was the sole importer of petrol and diesel fuels for use in Malta in 2006.  Deliveries are made periodically by ship to the Enemalta terminal.  Each fuel consignment is accompanied by a quality certificate issued by a recognized fuel analysis organization.  For every shipment, a sample is also taken and analysed by a separate independent analytical laboratory.  Malta currently has more than 80 service stations which have been geographically divided into four districts.  On a regular basis, a randomly selected refuelling station from one district is sampled for each fuel type available and the necessary analytical testing carried out by an independent analytical laboratory. This system ensures full coverage of road\transport fuels used in Maltese territory.  Based on fuel sales for the year 2007, the overall samples to sales ratio for the year corresponds to: 261 samples per billion litres of unleaded petrol, 444 samples per billion litres of LRP and 154 samples per billion litres of diesel.


MonitSystNotes:
In the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007, inspected 873 petrol stations, collecting 873 samples.  To extract the control activities carried out in order to prepare a report for the European Commission on the quality of liquid fuels (in accordance with Directive 98/70/EC amended by Directive 2003/17/EC) introduced the name "European part of the system to monitor and control the quality of fuel," which refers to control: 
• unleaded petrol RON 98, RON 95 unleaded petrol, diesel, 
• conducted only in the stations and the fuel companies, which have been selected for inspection, 
• based on sampling the fuel in the amount resulting from the regulation on how the monitoring and the European standard EN 14 274 PN: 2005 - Automotive fuels - Assessment of the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel - the fuel quality monitoring system, 
• all the parameters set out in Directive 98/70/EC as amended by Directive 2003/17/EC on the quality of gasoline and diesel fuels and some so-called. supplies listed in the regulation on quality, which are also listed in the standards PN-EN 228 Automotive fuels - Unleaded petrol - Requirements and test methods, and PN-EN 590 Automotive fuels - Gas oils - Requirements and test methods. 
• consisting of collecting one sample of one species in the fuel station. 

This report presents the results of the checks carried out on the basis of the above-mentioned criteria.
In accordance with the Regulation on the monitoring, monitoring 
and quality control had been divided into two periods of the year: summer and winter. The summer period, 
in respect of petrol, runs from May 1 to September 30 (in respect of diesel fuel from 16 April to 30 September). The winter period, in respect of petrol, runs from 
1 October to 30 April (with respect to diesel from 1 October to 
15 April). 

This report presents data obtained on the basis of the quality of liquid fuels by the Inspectorate of Commerce during the period from January to December 2007 
The audit was conducted throughout the country. According to the Regulation 
on how to monitor, for monitoring purposes, the territory of Poland is divided into areas corresponding województwom, in accordance with the administrative division of the country.

AdditComments:
CURRENT TARIFF DOES NOT DISTINGUISH SULPHUR FREE FUELS SO PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF 'SUPLHUR FREE' GRADE FUELS WAS IMPOSSIBLE.  Quality control of liquid fuels in the European part of the system included the following types of fuels that are traded on the country, namely: 
• RON 95 unleaded petrol, 
• RON 98 unleaded petrol, 
• diesel fuel.  Production of motor gasoline with a sulfur content to 10 mg / kg was 3 680 thousand. tonnes 
Production of diesel fuel with a sulfur content to 10 mg / kg amounted to 7 231 thousand. tonnes. 
According to information provided by the Energy Market Agency SA show that in 2007 brought to Poland in the import and purchase of intra 748 thousand. tonnes of petrol vehicles and 2 899 thousand. tonnes of diesel. However, due to the fact that the current tariff does not distinguish sulfur free fuels, precise determination of the share of petrol and diesel fuel with a sulfur content to 10 mg / kg in the total volume of imports and intra-acquisition was not possible. 
In addition, based on estimates of the Polish Organization of Industry and Trade Oil consumption on the sulfur free fuels can be concluded that the share of gasoline with a sulfur content to 10 mg / kg in the total amount of gasoline consumed in the country in 2007 amounted to approximately 86%, while the share of diesel with a sulfur content to 10 mg / kg in the total amount of diesel consumed in the country amounted to approximately 97%. 
It should be stressed that these calculations were made on the basis of estimates of the Agency's Energy Market Authority SA and Polish Oil Industry and Trade. 
With regard to the geographic availability of sulfur free fuels, it should be noted that fuel bezsiarkowe available in the largest retail networks of suppliers (PKN Orlen, Grupa Lotos SA, Shell, BP, Statoil, Neste) are not marked in a special way, which indicates the sulfur content. Often, while motor gasoline bezsiarkowe are available on the company names, such as: Verva, Ultimate or Suprema. Diesel Sulfur free, is sold under the names: Verva ON, Ultimate Diesel, SupraDiesel.


MonitSystNotes:
The companies themselves carry on tests, taking samples in refineries and terminals.  Samples in retail sites are taken across the country by government authorities. Their frequency is roughly monthly, throughout the year. There are two refineries that suply the market, one of them in the north and the other in the south. Test methods are those specified in Directive 98/70/CE.


MonitSystNotes:
Romania is divided in 8 regions (see Table 1); Figure 1 identifies these regions and their location in the country. Samples were taken at gas stations that deliver fuel to private and commercial users; fuel was provided to the stations by oil companies (local, national and international). Therefore samples were taken randomly over the identified regions (see Table 1). Since the total amount of petrol and diesel fuel used in Romania was below 15 million tonnes in 2007, Romania is regarded as a small country (European Standard EN 14274:2003, paragraph 3.2) and due to the lack of sales data per region, Statistical Model C as prescribed in European Standard EN 14274:2003 was applied.

AdditComments:
During 2007 125 stations were verified. From these, 98 petrol and 102 diesel fuels samplings were collected.The tables that contain the results of the sampling and analysis are provided in Annex I and II (Petrol) and III and IV (Diesel); main conclusions of the 2007 sampling campaign are:DieselFor 12 diesel fuels samplings, the sulphur content was not in line with the specification for Euro 4 (sulphur more than 50 ppm).                         Ministry of Economy and Finance informed The National Authority for Consumer Protection (NACP) about this problem.NACP fined all stations that did not respect environmental specifications, with approximate EURO 1500 In order to prevent these situations, it was identified a supplementary mechanism, meaning the collaboration with The National Customs Authority  - the Division for Monitoring the Excises and Customs Operations which has responsibilities of fiscal inspection for the excisable products (according to the Government Decision no. 532/2007 regarding the organization and the functioning of the The National Customs Authority )According to this new mechanism, immediately after the confirmation of the surpassed values, the Division for Monitoring the Excises and Customs Operations is informed in order to start the procedure of  fiscal inspection of the excisable products.


MonitSystNotes:
FQMS from Certificate of Quality - Responsible organisations (for sampling, analysis & reporting): Oil companies and The Swedish Petroleum Institute - Types of Sampling Locations: Refinery and terminals - Time/frequency/occasion of sampling: Every batch from the refinery and imports to terminals - Number of refineries serving the market: 3 national refineries and a number of international refineries - Number of sources of imported fuels: '--Petrol: 3 national refineries and a number of international refineries - '--Diesel: 3 national refineries and 2 scandinavian  refineries - Method of collection of sales data: Reported by the major oil companies in the market - Other relevant details: The reporting is based on: for petrol 95 octane: 4 820 894 m3, which is 98% of total sales; for petrol 98 octane: 336 706 m3, which is 99 % of total sales; Diesel data is based on 85% of sold volume

AdditComments:
Diesel fuel sales also include off road use - Sweden has the same grade for on road as for off road diesel fuel


MonitSystNotes:
The fuel quality monitoring system in Slovenia is based on the European Standard EN 14274:2003.
Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia is receiving monthly and annual reports from independent inspection bodies, which is responsible for preparing the sampling plan, sampling of fuel samples, analysis and collecting the data. They are accredited by the Slovenian Accreditation as an inspection body according to EN ISO/IEC 17020:2004. The analyses of samples were carried out by testing laboratories accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
Samples of petrol were taken at refuelling stations each month across the winter and summer periods (total 139 samples). Samples of Diesel fuel were taken each month throughout the year at refuelling stations and depots (120 and 57 samples) .
The test methods were in compliance with the Directive specifications, except for determination of lead and cetane number. Validation and traceability of both methods were provided according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

AdditComments:
National sales data was provided by fuel distributors, by independent inspection bodies, and by Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.
Considerable quantities of Unleaded petrol (minimum RON >=98 &< 10 ppm Sulphur), Unleaded petrol (minimum 95 =< RON < 98 & < 10 ppm Sulphur) and Diesel fuel (< 10 ppm sulphur) were sold in Slovenia in year 2007.
The data of sulphur-free fuels were provided by oil distributors. There are however only three official national fuel grades in Slovenia.


AdditComments:
X) Production of Petrol 91 RON has been stopped in the winter season of 2006. During January and February 2007 was sold out Petrol 91 RON, which was stored in the terminals.


MonitSystNotes:
The UK fuel quality monitoring system makes use of industry quality analyses on every batch of fuel produced in, or imported into, the UK, plus samples taken at distribution terminals and forecourts (to check for contamination in the distribution network). Due to the very large number of samples involved, this approach provides an equivalent, or greater, degree of confidence to EN 14274.

AdditComments:
Fuel sales data is provided in million litres and thousand tonnes.


# OverallSummaryNotes

CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Austria were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 7,200 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to just over 2,300 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95=<RON<98.

Austria have complied with minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades, with the exception of Unleaded petrol RON>=98 E5, where they exceeded the sampling requirement in the summer period but did not report any samples in the winter period.
Austria exceeded minimum sampling requirements for diesel fuel grade in 2011.

No information has been provided about test methods for 2011.


CountryNotes:
Fuel sales in 2011 in Belgium show that diesel continue to dominate the automotive fuel sales market.  8,738 million litres of diesel fuel was sold in 2011 and all diesel fuels sold contained up to a maximum of 7% biofuel content.  In contrast, only 1,760 million litres of petrol was sold in 2011, with a fuel grade split of RON 95 (80%) and RON 98 (20%).  As for diesel, all petrol fuel grades contained up to 5% biofuel content.

	As in previous years, Belgium has sampled in high quantities, meeting and in some cases exceeding the minimum required sample quantities in order to demonstrate statistical equivalence with EN 14274 recommendations. Though Belgium are using the national system, they have still met the required 50 samples for summer and winter periods as required for models A and C and therefore do show that they are compliant with sampling requirements.
	Sample quantities for diesel exceed the minimum number of samples required to demonstrate statistical significance with EN 14274.  Though Belgium are using the national system, they have still met the required 50 samples for summer and winter periods as required for models A and C and therefore do show that they are compliant with sampling requirements.

•	Manganese was not tested during 2011, however Belgium has confirmed that this parameter will be tested and reported for in 2012.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Bulgaria were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 2,100 million litres of diesel (all diesel grades combined) was sold in comparison to more than 800 million litres of petrol fuel sales.  

Bulgaria complied with the minimum sampling requirements for all fuel grades.

	Bulgaria did not report parameter results for MON and Manganese for petrol fuel grades, Unleaded petrol min. RON=95 (<10 ppm S) E5 and Unleaded petrol RON>=98 (<10 ppm S) E5 or for MON, Olefins, Aromatics, Lead and Manganese for petrol fuel grade, Unleaded petrol 95=<RON<98 (<10 ppm S) E5.

The statistical analysis information provided was incomplete and had some inconsistencies. Though this is not a mandatory reporting requirement, if the data are routinely collected then they could be supplied for all grades.

	Bulgaria has not provided fuel sales split by fuel grades.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Cyprus were dominated by petrol fuel sales, which is in stark contrast to the other member states who report fuel sales dominated by diesel sales.  Over 510 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined) was sold in comparison to 391 million litres of diesel fuel sales.  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95).

Cyprus have complied with or exceeded minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades, apart from winter samples for RON 95.
	Diesel fuel samples have exceeded the minimum requirement for a small country monitoring and reporting using EN14274 statistical model C which requires 50 samples to be taken per fuel per period.

Summer Vapour pressure results show that the samples were found to be exceeding limit values.

For fuel grade, Unleaded petrol min. RON=95 (<10 ppm S), there is an uneven split between summer and winter samples which meant that winter samples did not meet the minimum requirement under EN 14274.

Cyprus did not report parameter results for manganese and Iso-butyl alcohol for either petrol fuel grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011, fuel sales in the Czech Republic were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 4,800 million litres of diesel was sold (all diesel grades combined) in comparison to less than 2,500 petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (97.1%) of fuel grade RON 95 with up to 5% biofuel content and diesel fuel sales were mainly comprised (95.8%) of diesel fuel grade with up to 7% biofuel content.

The Czech Republic have exceeded minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades.
	All samples have been taken from service stations.
	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 with up to 7% biofuel content exceeded the total minimum requirement.
The Czech Republic has reported a diesel market fuel share of 4.19% for diesel fuels with more than 7% biofuel content (Diesel B+).  Although 61 samples were reportedly taken for this fuel type, sample parameter results for only one sample has been partially reported, therefore it has not been possible to assess compliance.  If 61 samples have been tested (but not reported) the Czech Republic will be compliant with the monitoring element of the Directive requirements, having sampled greater than the minimum requirement for a fuel grade with a market share of 4.19%, but not with reporting requirements.

As in previous years the Czech Republic have reported using EN 14274 statistical model C when models A or B may be more appropriate.

	The Czech Republic did not report parameter results for FAME Content for diesel fuel grade with more than 7% biofuel content in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Denmark were dominated by diesel fuel sales with 50% fuel sales of diesel fuel B5 and 50% comprising diesel with a maximum biofuel content of 7%.  3249 million litres of diesel fuels were sold in 2011 In comparison with petrol fuels which (combined) totalled 1988 million litres.  Petrol fuel sales were comprised of 19.6% RON 91 (with up to 5% biofuel content), 80.3% RON 95 (with up to 5% biofuel content) and 0.1% petrol 95=<RON<98 (with up to 5% biofuel content).

	Denmark’s National Monitoring system has not taken samples of fuels with a market share of <10% equivalent to those required in EN 14274 Statistical models.  Denmark have not provided regional sampling data and so the recommended equivalent number of samples for statistical assessment would be 50 samples per summer and winter period (100 samples over the full year) for a member state with fuel sales of less than 15 million tonnes per annum. 
	In addition, some parameters have been sampled at extremely low quantities.  For example, fuel grade RON 95 comprises over 80% of fuel sales, and for some parameters a total of 32 samples have been taken over the full year. However for RON, MON, Oxygen content, some of the Oxygenates and lead content, only one sample has been taken.
Denmark’s National Monitoring system has not taken samples of diesel with a market share of equivalent to those required in EN 14274 Statistical models.  Only 21 samples have been taken, in total for diesel. For statistical equivalence with EN 14274 there should have been 50 samples taken in the summer period and 50 in the winter period.
	Denmark has reported two types of diesel fuel sales (diesel with up to 7% biofuel content and diesel with 5% content). However, diesel with up to 7 % biofuel content was phased in during 2012. Therefore Denmark has only provided parameter reporting data for one type of diesel. 

Some parameters have been sampled at much lower quantities, further eroding statistical confidence in the monitoring carried out in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011, almost 700 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to less than 410 million petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 (95.2%) and all fuels sold in Estonia contained up to 5% biofuel.

	Estonia have exceeded minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades and have sampled all required parameters in 2011.
	As with petrol, sampling quantities of diesel exceeded the minimum requirement of 50 samples per fuel grade per summer and winter period for a small country monitoring using EN 14274 statistical models C.  
All required diesel parameters have been tested and reported in 2011.

No regional split of sales has been provided for Estonia again in 2011 and it has not been demonstrated that division into macro-regions or non-macro regions is not possible.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 diesel fuel sales in Finland have exceeded petrol fuel sales with 2,872 million litres of diesel sales compared to combined petrol fuel sales of just over 2161 million litres.  All diesel fuel sales reported contain a maximum biofuel content of 7%.  Petrol fuel sales of Min. RON=95 with biofuel content of up to 10% and RON 98 with biofuel content of up to 5% were reasonably equally weighted at 48% and 52% petrol fuel share (respectively).

Finland have complied with or exceeded minimum sampling requirements (50 per period per fuel grade comprising over 10% of market share) for all petrol fuel grades.
	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement of 50 samples per grade per period for a ‘small’ (total fuel sales of less than 15 million tonnes) member state using EN 14274 statistical model A.
Finland has not reported FAME content in 2011, however have stated plans to do so from 2013 onwards.

Manganese has not been tested for in Finland in 2011.  Suppliers have stated that no metallic additives are used in fuels on the market.
Finland did not report parameter results for FAME Content for diesel fuel grade in 2011.  However Finland has expressed plans to report the parameter from 2013 onwards.


CountryNotes:
In 2011, France has reported sales of four different petrol fuel grades; Unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95) E5 at 63.5% market share, Unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95) E10 with 16.9% of market share, Unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95) E85 with only 0.5% market share (not visible in the chart above given the small proportion of the fuel) and Unleaded petrol (minimum RON >= 98) E5 at 19.1% market share.  Diesel dominated fuel sales in 2011 with sales of over 40,327 million litres compared to combined petrol fuel sales of 10,385 million litres.

In 2010, when France prepared the European tender to choose the provider performing the sampling and analysis, the data used to determine the number of samples to achieve was 2009 sales' data. The tender sets the number of annual sampling for each grade between 2011 and 2014.	
In 2009, sales for SP95 E10 represented less than 10% of the total market share (petrol and diesel). And in 2009, sales for SP95 E10 represented less than 10% of the petrol market share.	
The formula given in paragraph 5.4.2 defines the number of samples to achieve. In 2010, the data used to determine the number of samples to be taken in 2012 gives 68 samples. However, in 2011 sales were over 10% of the total petrol market; therefore, the minimum sample size specified in Table 1 of section 5.3 of the Standard EN 14274 will apply in 2012.
The SP98 is not defined in France by a national standard or a regulation. This is a commercial grade fuel with technical specifications greater than the SP95. In France, the SP98 must meet the technical specifications of the SP95. However, in controls, the commercial performance of SP98 is checked (octane number greater than or equal to 98). France believes the SP95 and SP98 to be a single grade of fuel, in accordance with EN 14274. Therefore, for the purposes of FQD reporting, SP95 and SP98 are reported jointly.
France is a large country (with fuel sales of over 15 million tonnes) and has reported using statistical model B, dividing the country into macro regions.  Therefore, each fuel grade with a market share of over 10% should be sampled 200 times per summer and winter period in order to comply with Directive requirements.  
Unleaded petrol min. RON=95 (<10 ppm S) E5, Unleaded petrol min. RON=95 (<10 ppm S) E+ and Unleaded petrol RON>=98 (<10 ppm S) E5 have been sampled 220 times in the summer period in 2011 (20 of those samples have been taken during winter months however in overseas departments where climactic conditions match summer conditions all year) and 200 times in the winter period. This complies with the requirements of EN 14274.
France has sampled diesel fuel 220 times during the summer period (as with petrol 20 of those samples have been taken during winter months, however in overseas departments where climactic conditions match summer conditions all year).  France has also sampled diesel 200 times during the winter period which complies with the requirements of EN 14274.

In future years, an increase in the level of sampling for RON 95 E10 will be required in order to maintain compliance, as sales in 2011 were above 10% of the total petrol market. For 2011, RON95 E10 summer and winter period samples did not comply with minimum sampling requirements as set out in EN 14274.
Monitoring of other petrol and diesel grades appears to have fulfilled requirements of the Directive.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Germany were dominated by diesel fuel.  More than 39,000 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to more than 26,500 million litres of petrol (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (87%) of Super fuel grade.
Diesel available on the market in Germany contains biofuel content, with diesel B5 and B7 available.  Of the three petrol fuel grades available on the market in Germany in 2011, fuel sales were dominated by ‘Super’ grade petrol.

The information provided by Germany in their submission would seem to indicate that Germany has not complied with the minimum sampling requirements for any petrol fuel grade except Unleaded petrol min. RON=91 (<10 ppm S) E5. However, it is impossible to determine this accurately given the number of samples per month differs from the number of samples recorded for each parameter. The difference is due to more than one test method being used for most parameters.
	Germany has not complied with minimum sampling requirements for diesel fuel grades in 2011, based on their report submission.

Two different sampling methodologies have been used in 2011.  Whilst this leads to uncertainty as to how many samples were actually taken, from the evidence supplied it appears that Germany has not complied with the minimum sampling requirements for petrol or diesel fuel grades.

Germany did not report parameter results for Manganese for petrol fuel grades Super or Super Plus in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Greece were dominated by Petrol fuel sales, which is in stark contrast to most of the Member States.  More than 4,500 million litres of petrol (all petrol grades combined) was sold in comparison to 2,600 million litres of diesel.  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (94.8%) of fuel grade RON 95.

	Greece has not complied with the minimum sampling requirements for petrol fuel grades. The sampling requirement applies to fuel stations only, the majority of the sampling taken by Greece was at refineries, and not enough sampling was taken at fuel stations.
Greece has not complied with the minimum sampling requirements for diesel fuel grades. The sampling requirement applies to fuel stations only, the majority of the sampling taken by Greece was at refineries, and not enough sampling was taken at fuel stations.

	Greece did not report parameter results for Manganese for all petrol fuel grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 diesel fuel sales in Hungary were double that of petrol fuel sales with sales of 3,293 million litres.  All diesel fuel sold in Hungary was reported to contain up to a maximum of 7% biofuels.  Petrol fuel grades RON 95 (with maximum 5% biofuel) and RON 98 (with up to 5% biofuel content) comprised 1,692 million litres in 2011, with proportions on fuel grades split according to 97.5% sales of RON 95 and 2.5% RON 98 petrol.

Hungary have complied with minimum sampling requirements for petrol fuel grade RON 95 E5 with all samples taken from service stations (fuel dispensing sites).  Samples for fuel grade RON 98 have also complied with minimum requirements as fuel sales are less than 10% of the total petrol market, meaning the sampling requirement is reduced. 
	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement of samples to be collected from service stations.

Hungary did not report parameter results for Manganese for all petrol fuel grades in 2011 as alternative monitoring suggests there are no metallic additives in petrol fuels sold in Hungary.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 all fuel sales recorded for Ireland were comprised of fuels with no biofuel content.  As in previous years, diesel sales exceeded sales of petrol fuel grades.  Over 2,600 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 1,800 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all comprised of petrol grade RON 95).

	Ireland almost complied with minimum sampling requirements for petrol in 2011, using EN 14274 statistical model C as a small country.  
The minimum requirement of 50 samples per summer and winter period per fuel grade has been exceeded.  However, in the full year period, 94 samples were taken from service stations.  It is a requirement of EN 14274 that samples are taken from fuel dispensing sites (service stations e.g. the ‘point of use’ to capture any issues with contamination in the supply chain).  
Any samples taken from terminals and refineries should be taken in addition to the minimum sample requirement from service stations.
	As with petrol fuel samples, Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 almost complied with the total minimum requirement.   94 samples of diesel were taken from service stations in 2011 the minimum requirement for a small country using EN 14274 model C for one fuel grade is 100 samples.  Any samples taken from terminals/ refineries should be taken in addition to samples taken from fuel dispensing sites.

	Ireland did not report parameter results for Oxygen content for petrol fuel grade RON 95 in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales recorded for Italy exceeded by diesel fuel grades.  Over 30,200 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 11,600 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all comprised of petrol grade RON 95).

Italy has complied with minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades. They have not however, taken samples of each parameter. Methanol, Iso-propyl alcohol, Tert-butyl alcohol, Iso-butyl alcohol, other oxygenates, Lead Content and Manganese were not sampled. 
Italy have advised that test method EN 1601 was used and that because no other oxygenate compound was detected in the missing parameters, samples were not taken for these.
	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement.

Italy did not report parameter results for Methanol, Iso-propyl alcohol, Tert-butyl alcohol, Iso-butyl alcohol, other oxygenates, Lead Content or Manganese for petrol fuel grade RON 95 in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Latvia were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 800 million litres of diesel (all diesel grades combined) was sold in comparison to less than 350 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95=<RON<98.  Diesel fuel sales were almost a direct split with 51.3% comprising Diesel B5.

Latvia have complied with minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades, but have reported parameter results for a number of grades together. 
Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement. Though Latvia are using the national system, they have still met the required 50 samples for summer and winter periods as required for models A and C and therefore show that they are compliant with sampling requirements.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Lithuania were again dominated by diesel fuel sales.  Diesel sold in Lithuania contained less than 5% biofuels.  Over 1,200 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 344 million litres petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 with a small proportion (2.1%) of RON 98.  
According to European Directive 2009/28/EC and national legislation in Lithuania, it is obligatory to blend biofuel with petrol and diesel. 
Petrol A-95 sold in Lithuania must contain 5 % v/v ethanol.  Ethanol blend mean in petrol – 4.669 % v/v.  There is no requirement of blending as regards petrol A-95.
Diesel sold in Lithuania must contain 5 % v/v FAME (except 2 grade arctic diesel in winter). FAME blend mean in diesel – 4.89 % v/v.

	Lithuania has almost fully complied with minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades in 2011.  The vast majority of samples have been taken at refuelling stations; however any sampling at terminals or refineries should be carried out in addition to the minimum sample quota from refuelling stations.
For RON 95, Lithuania has taken 89 samples from service stations, with the remaining 11 samples taken from terminals (10) and refinery (1).  Had 100 samples been taken from service stations, with samples taken from terminals and refineries in addition to the minimum requirement, Lithuania would have fully complied with sampling requirements for RON 95.  
	In relation to RON 98, Lithuania have taken 3 samples from service stations and one sample from a terminal; again this means that they do not quite comply with the minimum sample quantities from refuelling stations.
	A small country using statistical model C, Lithuania have taken 50 samples in both summer and winter periods for all fuels that exceed 10% total market share.
Similar to petrol fuel samples, Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 almost fully complied with the total minimum requirement of 50 samples in both summer and winter periods.  As with petrol, a small number of samples (9 out of 100) were sampled in Terminals (8 samples) and refineries (1 sample) rather than in addition to the minimum 100 samples in the full year.

Lithuania did not report parameter results for Manganese in any petrol grade in 2011.


CountryNotes:
As in 2010, fuel sales in Luxembourg in 2011 were heavily dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 2,050 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 470 million litres petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  All fuels sold in Luxembourg in 2011 contained a maximum biofuel content of 5% and petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 (80.5%).

Luxembourg has failed to comply with the equivalent minimum sampling requirements in 2011. For a Member State classified as ‘small’ (with fuel sales of less than 15 million tonnes) using a National system with no regional sampling breakdown, to demonstrate statistical equivalence with EN 14274 requirements, there should be a minimum of 50 samples tested and reported for each fuel grade with a market share of over 10% per summer and winter period. The Luxembourg national monitoring system has not demonstrated equivalence in sampling quantity for any of the fuel grades sold in 2011.
	Diesel fuel samples taken in the summer period failed to comply with the minimum sampling requirement to demonstrate equivalence with EN14274 standards.  Winter sampling figures have exceeded the minimum requirement of 50 samples, but Summer sampling figures did not.

Luxembourg have not broken sampling down by region and therefore to demonstrate equivalence with models outlined in EN 14274 a minimum of 50 samples should be taken per summer and winter period for all fuel grades that exceed 10% market share.  Too few samples have been taken in 2011.

Luxembourg did not report parameter results for Manganese in petrol fuel grades for RON 98 in 2011.


CountryNotes:
Fuel sales in Malta were split relatively evenly between diesel and petrol fuel sales.  In 2011, 105 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 99 million litres petrol fuel sales.  Petrol fuel sales were comprised only of fuel grade RON 95=<RON<98 and no fuels on the market in Malta in 2011 were reported to have biofuel content, although it should be noted that diesel contained biodiesel in the range of 0.0 % to 7.0%.

Although Malta use a national system, and as such have no minimum sampling requirements they should undertake equivalent sampling to the EN 14274 recommended statistical models. As a small country with low fuel sales, Malta should report 50 samples per fuel grade, per period in order to demonstrate equivalence with EN 14274 requirements. Malta have advised that the Mission Report entitled FQMS Activity A4 under the Twinning Light Project: Strengthening the Capacity of the MRA in the implementation of the liberalisation of the petroleum Market REF MT 2006-IB-OT-07 TL (07.9262.2-002.00) demonstrates Malta’s equivalence with EN 14274.
	In addition, 11 petrol samples have been taken from terminals.  This means that only 21 petrol fuel samples have been taken from fuel dispensing sites (service stations) in the whole year.  Any samples taken from terminals should be taken in addition to the minimum requirement from service stations. Malta have advised that the small number of samples are being addressed but the Requirements in EN 14274 are over and above what can be done in a small country like Malta with 80 Petrol Stations and 200 million litres of throughput.
	The number of samples taken by Malta is low.  As above, diesel fuels should be sampled 50 times in each summer and winter period in order to demonstrate equivalence with EN 14274.
Additionally, 9 samples have been taken from terminals, leaving only 18 samples taken from service stations in 2011.  As for petrol, any samples not taken from fuel dispensing sites should be taken in addition to the equivalent minimum requirement. 

Very low sample quantities do not demonstrate equivalence with statistical models detailed in EN 14274. Malta has advised that the Mission Report entitled FQMS Activity A4 under the Twinning Light Project: Strengthening the Capacity of the MRA in the implementation of the liberalisation of the petroleum Market REF MT 2006-IB-OT-07 TL (07.9262.2-002.00) demonstrates Malta’s equivalence with EN 14274.
	All non-compliant samples found at fuel dispensing sites (service stations) which could indicate contamination in the supply chain.
	Malta have reported cetane index not Cetane Number again in 2011.
Malta has advised that this is due to no laboratories in Malta offering the service to test for Cetane number and thus a Cetane index according to EN 590 is reported.
	Malta did not report parameter results for Manganese for petrol fuel grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in The Netherlands were predominately led by diesel fuel sales. Petrol fuel sales were weighted heavily towards Euro 95 (RON 95) fuel sales with only 1.2% of Super Plus (RON 98) fuel sales.

	The Netherlands have not taken any samples of fuel grade Euro Super.  This fuel grade represents less than 10% share of the market however fuels with a less than 10% share should be sampled in reduced quantities according to EN 14274.  In this instance, with a 1.2% share of the market, samples should have totalled 2 for the full year.  
Samples for Euro 95 have complied with minimum sampling requirements for 2011.
Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement.

The Netherlands did not complete the statistical results section of the template and hence no statistical analysis charts for petrol or diesel are available to detail the distribution of sample results for the selected parameters.  While this reporting element is not mandatory, additional information was requested by the Commission in order to enhance comparability and assessment of EU-wide FQM results.

The Netherlands were asked to confirm the National sales total amounts, however no further information has been provided.

The Netherlands have not taken any samples of fuel grade Euro Super.  This fuel grade represents less than 10% share of the market however fuels with a less than 10% share should be sampled in reduced quantities according to EN 14274.  In this instance, with a 1.2% share of the market, samples should have totalled 2 for the full year.  

The Netherlands did not report parameter results for Manganese for petrol fuel grades or FAME content for diesel fuel grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Poland were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 14,900 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 5,375 million litres of petrol (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (92.3%) of fuel grade RON 95.

Poland has reported as a small country, and fulfils the sampling requirements of 100 samples per grade for RON 95. However, according to EN14274, a small country should have annual fuel sales of less than 15 million litres. Poland’s fuel sales in 2011 were over 20 million litres, indicating that Poland should report as a large country. In 2011, Poland did not fulfil the minimum sampling requirement for a large country (200 samples per grade in Summer and Winter) for RON 95.
According to EN14274, fuel grades that constitute less than 10% of the total market share (for petrol and diesel separately) require a lower number of samples.  The number of samples is calculated as a proportion of the number of samples required in the parent fuel grade. Using the sales data provided in the 2011 submission, sales of RON 98 were less than 10% of the total petrol market; therefore only 8 samples were required to comply with the Directive (16 if Poland is classified as a large country). Poland exceeded this requirement, reporting 31 samples in both the Summer and Winter periods.
	Poland has not provided data for some of the additional fields requested from Member States in 2011 reporting (to enable statistical analysis of EU-wide results).
	Poland has reported as a small country, and fulfils the sampling requirements of 100 samples per grade for diesel. However, according to EN14274, a small country should have annual fuel sales of less than 15 million litres. Poland’s fuel sales in 2011 were over 20 million litres, indicating that Poland should report as a large country. In 2011, Poland did not fulfil the minimum sampling requirement for a large country (200 samples per grade in Summer and Winter) for Diesel.
	According to EN14274, fuel grades that constitute less than 10% of the total market share (for petrol and diesel separately) require a lower number of samples.  The number of samples is calculated as a proportion of the number of samples required in the parent fuel grade. Using the sales data provided in the 2011 submission, sales of Diesel B+ were less than 10% of the total diesel market; therefore only 4 samples were required to comply with the Directive (8 if Poland is classified as a large country). Poland exceeded this requirement, reporting over 40 samples in both the Summer and Winter periods.
Poland has not provided data for some of the additional fields requested from Member States in 2011 reporting (to enable statistical analysis of EU-wide results).

	Poland did not complete the statistical results section of the template and hence no statistical analysis charts for petrol or diesel are available to detail the distribution of sample results for the selected parameters.  While this reporting element is not mandatory, additional information was requested by the Commission in order to enhance comparability and assessment of EU-wide FQM results.

Numbers of exceedances cannot be determined due to insufficient detail provided regarding sample numbers which fall outside of tolerance limits.

Fuel sales are again over 15 Million tonnes and so Poland should be sampling and reporting as a ‘Large’ country according to EN 14274. Poland stated that they clarified this matter to the European Commission in 2012. 

	If they were classified as a large country, Poland did not report sufficient sample quantities for fuel grades that comprised less than 10% of the petrol or diesel market in 2011 to comply with the Directive.

	Poland did not report parameter results for Manganese for petrol fuel grades in 2011.

	Poland did not report parameter results for Distillation 95% or Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for diesel B100 in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Portugal were again dominated by diesel fuel sales.  Over 5,500 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 1,678 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (91.7%) of fuel grade RON 95.

Portugal have complied with or exceeded minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades.
Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with or exceeded the total minimum requirement.

	Location of sampling could benefit from further clarification.

Portugal did not report any parameter results for Manganese for any of their petrol fuel grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Romania were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 4,100 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to less than 2,000 petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 E5.

Petrol fuel samples tested in 2011 only complied with the total minimum requirement for summer samples for RON 95 E5; winter samples were less than the 100 required under EN14274.  Petrol samples for RON 98 were compliant with total minimum requirements as they have less than 10% share. 
	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement for summer samples only.  Winter sample numbers for diesel were not compliant with minimum requirements.

	Romania did not complete the statistical results section of the template and hence no statistical analysis charts for petrol or diesel are available to detail the distribution of sample results for the selected parameters.  While this reporting element is not mandatory, additional information has been requested by the Commission in order to enhance comparability and assessment of EU-wide FQM results.

	Petrol fuel samples tested in 2011 only complied with the total minimum requirement for summer samples for RON 95 E5; winter samples were less than the 100 required under EN14274. 

	Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement for summer samples only.  Winter sample numbers for diesel were not compliant with minimum requirements.

	Romania did not report parameter results for Manganese for any petrol fuel grade in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Slovakia were again dominated by diesel fuel sales.  Over 1,262 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 718 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (98.3%) of fuel grade RON 95 with up to 10% biofuel content with the remaining 1.7% petrol fuel sales of RON 98 with up to 10% biofuel content.

Slovakia has complied with minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades. RON 95 E10 has less than 10% share and therefore requires a smaller number of samples.
Diesel fuel samples have exceeded the minimum requirement for a small country monitoring and reporting using EN 14274 statistical model C which requires 50 samples to be taken per fuel per period.

	As in previous years, Slovakia has used EN 14274 Statistical Model C; however Model A may be more appropriate as outlined in EN 14274.

Slovakia did not report parameter results for Manganese for any petrol grades in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Slovenia were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  Almost 1600 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to less than 750 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 98.

	Slovenia did not report sufficient sampling quantities for petrol RON>=98 E5. For small Member States using statistical model C, the minimum sampling quantity per period is 50.
Diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 exceeded the total minimum requirement of 50 samples per summer and winter period.

Slovenia did not report parameter results for Manganese content for petrol samples or FAME content for diesel fuel samples in 2011.

	Slovenia did not report sufficient sampling quantities for petrol RON>=98 E5.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Spain were heavily dominated by diesel fuel sales.  Over 26,700 million litres of diesel with up to 7% biofuel content was sold in comparison to more than 7,100 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 (with up to 5% biofuel content) with just less than 10% of petrol fuel sales of RON 98 (with up to 5% biofuel content).

Spain have complied with or exceeded minimum sampling requirements for all petrol and diesel fuel grades. 

No detail has been provided about whether test methods comply with those specified in the Directive.

	No additional detail has been provided about the collection of sales data in 2011.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in Sweden were predominantly led by diesel fuel sales. More than 5,300 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to 4,375 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised (96.5%) of fuel grade RON 95.

Sweden did sample the required number of parameters for all petrol fuel grades and did not sample the required number of parameters for all diesel fuel grades as there was no summer or winter testing reported for 2011.

Sweden has not provided details regarding the frequency of sampling in 2011.

Diesel grade samples not reported in summer or winter and therefore it is not possible to determine compliance against minimum sampling requirements (although based on the overall sample numbers it seems likely that Sweden met the requirements).

Sweden did not report parameter results for oxygen content, methanol, ethanol, iso-propyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol, iso-butyl alcohol, other oxygenates or manganese for petrol fuel grades in 2011.

Sweden did not report parameter results for FAME content for diesel fuel grades in 2011.

Sweden did not complete the statistical results section of the template and hence no statistical analysis charts for petrol or diesel are available to detail the distribution of sample results for the selected parameters.  While this reporting element is not mandatory, additional information was requested by the Commission in order to enhance comparability and assessment of EU-wide FQM results.


CountryNotes:
During 2011 fuel sales in UK were dominated by diesel fuel sales.  More than 25,000 million litres of diesel was sold in comparison to just under 19,000 million litres of petrol fuel sales (all petrol grades combined).  Petrol fuel sales were mainly comprised of fuel grade RON 95 E5.

	The UK has exceeded the minimum sampling requirements for all petrol fuel grades. However, 138 samples were taken at retail sites, the remainder were from terminals and refineries. It is not clear whether the UK’s national system demonstrates equivalence with EN14274, where more samples from retail sites would be required. It is also difficult to ascertain compliance given there is no summer or winter breakdown of samples.
	It is unclear as to whether diesel fuel samples tested in 2011 complied with the total minimum requirement, as there is no summer or winter breakdown of sample results provided. However, given the very high sample quantities it is likely that the minimum requirement was met.

The UK did not fully complete the statistical results section of the template and hence no statistical analysis charts for summer vapour pressure for petrol are available to detail the distribution of sample results for the selected parameters. However, the samples were taken across all areas of the UK including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. While this reporting element is not mandatory, additional information was requested by the Commission in order to enhance comparability and assessment of EU-wide FQM results.

138 samples were taken at retail sites, the remainder were from terminals and refineries. It is not clear whether the UK’s national system demonstrates equivalence with EN14274, where more samples from retail sites would be required 
It is also unclear whether the UK’s monitoring regime demonstrates equivalence with EN14274 given there is no summer and winter breakdown of samples provided in 2011.


# PetrolAnalysis

Notes:
The limit of detection for oxygenate measurements is 0.5 %(v/v)
The limit of detection for lead measurements is 0.0002 g/l


NatFuelGrade:
Essence normale non plombée (IOR minimal = 91)


NatFuelGrade:
Essence sans plomb (IOR >= 98, teneur en soufre < 50 ppm)


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol 98, environmental class 1


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol 95, environmental class 1


NatFuelGrade:
Super Unleaded and Lead Replacement Petrol


Notes:
For one sample the measured RON value was beyond the tolerance limits for the test methods.  For one sample the measured MON the value was beyond the tolerance limits.  For two samples the measured DVPE values were beyond the summer tolerance limits.


Notes:
For one sample the measured MON value was beyond the method tolerance limit.  For one sample the DVPE value was beyond the summer tolerance limit.


Notes:
For one sample the measured RON value was beyond the method tolerance limit. For three samples the measured MON values were beyond the tolerance limits.  For one sample the measured DVPE value was beyond the summer tolerance limit.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for lead is 0.0001 g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001 g/l.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for lead is 0.0001 g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.0001 g/l.


Notes:
Summer period is defined to: 1st June-31st August
The limit of detection for lead content 0.002 g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.002 g/l.


Notes:
Summer period has been defined to: 1st June-31st August.
The max. olefin content for RON 92 is 21.0 according to directive 2003/17.
The limit of detection for ethers with five or more carbon atoms per molecule is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v).


Notes:
Summer period is defined to: 1st June-31st August
The limit of detection for ethers with five or more carbon atoms per molecule is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v).


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(v/v). The limit of detection for Oxygen Content is 0.1%(m/m), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(m/m). The limit of detection for lead content 0.005g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.005g/l. Reporting of an average value or standard deviation is therefore not possible for these parameters, because a large part of measured values are "below the limit of detection".


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(v/v). The limit of detection for Oxygen Content is 0.1%(m/m), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(m/m). The limit of detection for lead content 0.005g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.005g/l. Reporting of an average value or standard deviation is therefore not possible for these parameters, because a large part of measured values are "below the limit of detection". The limit of detection for benzene is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(v/v).


NatFuelGrade:
RON<96, RON96, <50 ppm sulphur, <10ppm sulphur


Notes:
The limit of detection for lead is 0.005g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.005g/l. Although all oxygenates were not measured, other than ethers with more than 5 carbon atoms per molecule, no other oxygenates are added to the fuels.
(1) In order to ensure the compliance with the Directive 98/70/EC, laboratories and organisations qualified to carry out the sampling and the analysis, have been asked to strictly follow the sampling and rules set up by EN ISO 4259 for testing limits. A further improvement is expected from the decision taken by the national standardisation body (UNICHIM) to monitor performance of the involved laboratories through the proficiency testing schemes foreseen for laboratories' accreditation purposes. Besides, in Italy there is a monitoring system carried out by competent national authority in the production and importing sites. 
Italy carried out successful these action last year. Compared to 2002, in fact, the number of petrol and diesel fuel samples which do not comply with the specification limits decreased.
Further, Italy elaborated a draft of decree necessary to comply with the Directive 2003/17/EC. The draft updated the rules for monitoring system both for marked, produced and imported fuel.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1%(v/v).


Notes:
The limit of detection for lead is 0.003g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.003g/l.


Notes:
The limit of detection for lead is 0.003g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.003g/l. The additon of ethanol was increased during 2003. Approximately 125 000 m3 of ethanol was added to the gasoline.Ethanol is added mainly at the gantry or in the refinery. When added at the gantry at a depot then the dilution effect of ethanol is not shown in the analysis. DVPE is lowered in the base gasoline order to account for the effect of ethanol.  The oxygen content has not been filled in due to addition of ethanol at this later stage.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l.


NatFuelGrade:
Essence sans plomb (IOR >= 98, teneur en soufre < 50 mg/kg)


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v) and therefore, values reported as 0 fall in the range 0-0.1%(v/v).  For sulphur content, laboratory analysis results are all reported as <150mg/kg.  Test method used for sulphur content is ASTM D4294-02.  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l and therefore, values reported as 0 fall in the range 0-0.001g/l.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.3%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v). The limit of detection for sulphur content is 2mg/kg, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-2mg/kg. The limit of detection for lead content is 0.002g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.002g/l.


NatFuelGrade:
SPECIÁL BA-91(223 samples)/ NORMAL BA-91 (46 samples)

Notes:
The limit of detection for lead content is 0.005g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.005g/l.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.002g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.002g/l.


Notes:
Vapour pressure only measured in summer (august)
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.3%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.3 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.002g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.002g/l.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). The lowest MON-number 84,8 is below the limit value but within the allowed tolerance limit 84,5. 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 4. The DVPE limit value 70 kPa and the tolerance limit 71,9 were exceeded in one sample which was taken on the first of June when the fuel quality had not been changed yet. The replicate sample was taken and analysed after two weeks and the test result of this sample were within acceptable limits.  
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method. FN 7: The lowest distillation percent 45,4 v/v % at 100 celsius degree was below the limit value 46,0 v/v %, but within the allowed tolerance limit 43,6 v/v %.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). The lowest MON-number 84,8 is below the limit value but within the allowed tolerance limit 84,5. 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 4. The DVPE limit value 70 kPa and the tolerance limit were exceeded in one sample which was taken on the first of June wehen the fuel quality had not been changed yet. The replicate sample was taken and analysed after two weeks and the test result of this sample were within acceptable limits.  
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method.  FN 7: The lowest distillation percent 45,4 v/v % at 100 celsius degree was below the limit value 46,0 v/v %, but within the allowed tolerance limit 43,6 v/v %.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 4. The DVPE limit value 70 kPa and the tolerance limit 71,9 were exceeded in two samples which were taken on the first of June when the fuel quality had not been changed yet. The replicate samples were taken and analysed after two weeks and the test results of these samples were within acceptable limits.  
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method. 
FN 7: The lowest distillation percent 44,5 v/v % at 100 celsius degree was below the limit value 46,0 v/v %, but within the allowed tolerance limit 43,6 v/v %.
FN 8: The maximum content of ethers 15,3 v/v % was higher than the limit value 15 v/v % but within the allowed tolerance limit 15,6 v/v %.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v). The limit of detection for Other oxygenates is 0.5%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.5 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.001g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.001g/l. 
FN 1: The determination of RON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,6). 
FN 2: The determination of MON -number has been done by an external contractor (R value 0,9). 
FN 3: The calculation of R was done according to EN 13016-1 (R= 0.776*X^(1/3); X=70).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
FN 4. The DVPE limit value 70 kPa and the tolerance limit 71,9 were exceeded in two samples which were taken on the first of June when the fuel quality had not been changed yet. The replicate samples were taken and analysed after two weeks and the test results of these samples was were acceptable limits.  
FN 5: The R value used by the Customs Laboratory is 25,6 and the maximum tolerance limit is 165,1. The values have been calculated according to EN ISO 20846, which is the method to be used by the Laboratory as from year 2004.  The old standard EN ISO 8754 gives irrational R values.                    
FN 6: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content  with the EN 237 method.
FN 7: The lowest distillation percent 44,5 v/v % at 100 celsius degree was below the limit value 46,0 v/v %, but within the allowed tolerance limit 43,6 v/v %. 
FN 8: The maximum content of ethers 15,3 v/v % was higher than the limit value 15 v/v % but within the allowed tolerance limit 15,6 v/v %.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v).  The limit of detection for lead content is 0.0025g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.0025g/l.


Notes:
The deviations that were noticed in octane number RON are due to the fact that a sample, taken from the gas station Λάρισα in July, was found with octane number RON 93.5 because it was adulterated with solvents of low RON.  To the culprits were applied, from the responsible authorities, the penalties forseen by the relevant national legislation.


Notes:
The deviations that were noticed in octane number RON are due to the fact that a sample, taken from the gas station Λάρισα in August, was found with octane number RON 97.0 because it was adulterated with unleaded petrol RON 95.  To the culprits were applied, from the responsible authorities, the penalties forseen by the relevant national legislation.


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). Test method ASTM 1319-95a (aromatics and olefins) provides two different reproducibility statements for petrol, depending on the presence of oxygenates. The greatest part of Italian petrols contain oxygenates, therefore the following reproducibility was considered: 3,7 % (V/V) for aromatics and 4,6 % (V/V) for olefins. Although all oxygenates were not measured, no other oxygenates were added to petrol other than ethers with more than 5 carbon atoms per molecule.  Test method EN 1601 employed by Italy for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all sample chromatograms showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME); no other oxygenates were detected beside one of these ethers.  Mean values for reproducibility were obtained for distillation curve. Evaporated at 100°C: R=4 % (V/V). Evaporated at 150°C: R=3,8 % (V/V).


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). Test method ASTM 1319-95a (aromatics and olefins) provides two different reproducibility statements for petrol, depending on the presence of oxygenates. The greatest part of Italian petrols contain oxygenates, therefore the following reproducibility was considered: 3,7 % (V/V) for aromatics and 4,6 % (V/V) for olefins. Although all oxygenates were not measured, no other oxygenates were added to petrol other than ethers with more than 5 carbon atoms per molecule. Test method EN 1601 employed by Italy for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all sample chromatograms showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME); no other oxygenates were detected beside one of these ethers.  Mean values for reproducibility were obtained for distillation curve. Evaporated at 100°C: R=4 % (V/V). Evaporated at 150°C: R=3,8 % (V/V).


Notes:
Test method EN 1601 employed by Italy for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all sample chromatograms showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME); no other oxygenates were detected beside one of these ethers.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.2%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.2 %(v/v).


Notes:
Vapour pressure: samples tested were all winter period (Samples 9, Min: 56.4, Max: 71.77, Mean: 65.397, Std Dev: 6.681).  Maximum limit for vapour pressure in winter is 70.0 kPa.  No exceedences were found.  The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v) and therefore, values reported as 0 fall in the range 0-0.1%(v/v).  For sulphur content, laboratory analysis results are all reported as <150mg/kg.  Test method used for sulphur content is ASTM D4294-02.


Notes:
Vapour pressure: samples tested were all winter period (Samples 4, Min: 64.5, Max: 67.6, Mean: 66.5, Std Dev: 1.467).  Maximum limit for vapour pressure in winter is 70.0 kPa.  No exceedences were found.  The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v) and therefore, values reported as 0 fall in the range 0-0.1%(v/v).  For sulphur content, laboratory analysis results are all reported as <150mg/kg.  Test method used for sulphur content is ASTM D4294-02.


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for lead content is 0.002g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.002g/l.


Notes:
[1] the table does not include fuels with the following results: research octane number (RON) – 86.7; motor octane number (MON) – 81.3; vapour pressure – 59.8;  fraction evaporating below 100°C – 57; fraction evaporating below 150°C – 90; content of olefinic hydrocarbon – 1.8; content of aromatic hydrocarbon -  20.3; benzene content – 0.4; oxygen content – 4.21; methanol content – 0; ethanol content– 0; isopropyl alcohol content – 0; tert-butyl alcohol content – 0; isobutyl alcohol content – 0; content of ethers – 23.2;  content of other oxygen-containing organic compounds – 0, sulphur content – 564, lead content – 0.005.
[2] norm for the winter period


Notes:
[1]  until the order dated 16 August relating to quality requirements came into effect (i.e. until 18 September 2004) the norm for 98 octane gasoline for the research octane number RON was 95.
[2] norm for the winter period


Notes:
Only ethers with 5 or more carbon atoms per molecule, are used. Unleaded petrol (minimum 95=<RON<98) doesn´t have any lead.


Notes:
Only ethers with 5 or more carbon atoms per molecule, are used. Unleaded petrol (minimum RON>=98) doesn´t have any lead.


Notes:
All parametrs weretested. Empty cells represent that the substance was not detectable.


Notes:
92 samples were non-compliant with limit values, of which 2 related to distillation, 9 to RON, 7 to MON and 2 to sulphur. 85 were non-compliances with summer vapour pressure.
There were 92 samples non-conformity on a total of 2630 samples (thus 3,50% of the taken samples were not in conformity with the standards). 2 presented anomalies with regard to distillation, 9 were not lawful on the point of the 7 sample, octane number RON with regard to the octane number MY. In addition, there was 1 infringement concerning the sulphur content. 85 samples had negative results at the level of the vapour pressure. This figure is appreciably higher than for the previous year (44 infringements). These infringements are mainly due to the mixture of winter quality and quality be and are generally noted in the small stations with low flow. In 2006, Fapetro will endeavour to find a solution with this problem (see program of work 2006).


Notes:
Pour la teneur en plomb les valeurs sont inférieures 0.1 et 0.5 mg/kg le minimum et le maxi
For super + the 50 S, there were only 114 infringements on a total of 2327 samples (either 4,90% of anomalies). They were the following infringements: - 79 concerning the vapour pressure; - 17 for the octane number RON; - 26 for the octane number MY; - 18 relating to distillation; - 1 as for the physical aspect. Here also, they are especially infringements in the field of the vapour pressure, which are also due to the passage of winter quality to summer. The infringements relating to the octane number are probably due to the addition of manganese.mum. 114 samples were non-compliant with limit values, of which 18 related to distillation, 17 to RON, 26 to MON. 79 were non-compliances with summer vapour pressure.


Notes:
* National specification for winter period minimum 65,0 kPa - maximum 95,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2004);


Notes:
* National specification for winter period minimum 65,0 kPa - maximum 95,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2004); The limit of detection for lead is 0.003g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.003g/l.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN3: The highest DVPE value 70,1 kPa is above the maximum limiting value 70,0 kPa but within the maximum tolerance limit 71,9 kPa. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The lowest distillation value at 100 C 44,1 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 46,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 43,6 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN3: The highest DVPE value 70,1 kPa is above the maximum limiting value 70,0 kPa but within the maximum tolerance limit 71,9 kPa. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The lowest distillation value at 100 C 44,1 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 46,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 43,6 % (v/v). FN6: The highest aromatics content 35,2 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). FN7: The highest sulphur content 11,3 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10,0 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. FN8: The highest ethers content 15,1 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 15,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 15,6 % (v/v). FN9: There is no analytical reason for exceeded value.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN3: The higgest DVPE value 70,1 kPa is above the maximum limiting value 70,0 kPa but within the maximum tolerance limit 71,9 kPa. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The lowest distillation value at 100 C 44,1 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 46,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 43,6 % (v/v). FN6: The highest aromatics content 35,2 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). FN7: The highest sulphur content 11,3 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10,0 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The lowest distillation value at 100 C 44,9 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 46,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 43,6 % (v/v). FN6: The highest aromatics content 37,3 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) and also above the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). There is no analytical reason for exceeded value. FN8: The highest ethers content 15,1 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 15,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 15,6 % (v/v).


Notes:
The limit of detection for Oxygenates is 0.1%(v/v), and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.1 %(v/v). The limit of detection for lead content is 0.0025g/l, and therefore values reported as 0 will fall into the range 0-0.0025g/l.


Notes:
Limit value exceedances were as follows:
Beyond tolerance limits: Vapour pressure. kPa 62.5,  62.0; Research Octane Number  93.4,  93.0; Motor Octane Number  83.9
Within tolerance limits:
Motor Octane Number  84.8; Aromatics. %(V/V) 35.5,  35.3, 35.7, 36.9, 35.2; Distillation. %(V/V) 45


Notes:
Values beyond limit values and tolerance limits: Vapour pressure. kPa 65.2, 67.6


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers. 
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Values reported as “0.0” mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95 & < 50 ppm Sulphur)

Notes:
Samples tested for vapour pressure (No of samples: 16, Minimum: 55.80, Maximum: 78.30, Mean: 64.95, Std. Dev: 6.55).  0 denotes values below detection limit of test.


Notes:
Samples tested for vapour pressure (No of samples: 10, Minimum: 56.50, Maximum: 70.30, Mean: 65.57, Std. Dev: 4.226).  0 denotes values below detection limit of test.


Notes:
0 denotes values below detection limit of test.


Notes:
In the summer period 4 samples of the Research Octane Number (RON), 8 samples of the Motor Octane Number (MON) and one sample for vapour pressure (DVPE) appeared to lie outside the specifications.  In view of the deviation / margin of error of the manipulated analysis methods no further action was undertaken here. In the winter period one sample of the Research Octane Number (RON) and eleven samples for Motor Octane Number (MON) appeared to lie outside the specification.  In view of the deviation / margin of error of the manipulated analysis methods no further action was undertaken here


Notes:
Only ethers with 5 or more carbon atoms per molecule, are used.


Notes:
Uporabljene druge metode, ki so validirane in optimizirane v skladu z 17025.


Notes:
Ethanol is added at the gantry but also at refineries. Therefore the DVPE is a mix of both with and without ethanol. The addition of Ethanol of up to 5% increases the DVPE with about 7 kPa. The oxygen content is not available in the finished fuel


Notes:
All samples either met specification within limits of reproducibility, OR are acceptable using the permitted alternative test method


Notes:
All parameters were tested. Empty cells represent that the substance was not detectable


Notes:
All parameters were tested. Empty cells represent that the substance was not detectable; Vapour Pressure: For winter period the maximum value amounts 90 kPa, including tolerance 91,8 kPa. By regarding this fact there is no measured value exceeding the limits!


Notes:
Values of lead content are less than 0.1 (minimum) and 0.5 (maximum) mg/kg


Notes:
(6) Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
* National specification for winter period minimum 65,0 kPa - maximum 95,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2004); (6) Petrol in winter period (01.Dec.-29.Feb.) must comply with Class E/E1 specifications


Notes:
Petrol in winter period (01.Dec.-29.Feb.) must comply with Class E/E1 specifications; Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The highest ethers content 15,1 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 15,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 15,6 % (v/v). FN6: The highest aromatics content 36,7 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN3: The highest DVPE value 71,8 kPa is above the maximum limiting value 70,0 kPa but within the maximum tolerance limit 71,9 kPa. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN6: The highest aromatics content 38,5 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) and also above the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). The expanded relative uncertainty of measurement used in Finnish Customs Laboratory is + - 10 % at the confidience level of 95 %. The true value of aromatics content in this sample (34,6 - 42,4 % (v/v)) may thus also be below limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) or maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN3: The highest DVPE value 71,8 kPa is above the maximum limiting value 70,0 kPa but within the maximum tolerance limit 71,9 kPa. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN5: The highest ethers content 15,3 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 15,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 15,6 % (v/v). FN6: The highest aromatics content 38,5 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) and also above the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). The expanded relative uncertainty of measurement used in Finnish Customs Laboratory is + - 10 % at the confidience level of 95 %. The true value of aromatics content in this sample (34,6 - 42,4 % (v/v)) may thus also be below limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) or maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v).


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded Petrol minimum RON = 95 (≤ 50 ppm sulphur)

Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content).
 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers.

Values reported as “0.0” mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.
 
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded Petrol minimum RON = 95  & ≤ 10 ppm Sulphur


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content).
 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers.
 
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
*1 = only 1 value (sample) for the Motor Octane Number so no statistics possible *2 = statistic calculation of het values for Sulphur content not possible with those 2 values       Note 3: As shown in the table with *,  mean and standard deviation were not possible to calculate because all the results are < 0,1 and <0,5. The symbol < is not recognised fot calculation by the program


Notes:
Note 1: As shown in the table with *,  mean and standard deviation were not possible to calculate because all the results were < 0,1 and < 0,5. The symbol < is not recognised for calculation.


Notes:
Note 1: As shown in the table with *,  mean and standard deviation were not calculated because nearly all the results were < 0,1. The symbol < is not recognised for calculation.


Notes:
Parameters not analyzed included: oxygen contents, Research and Motor octane number, vapour pressure and olefins contents.
Other: results for lead were all presented as below 5 mg/l.
Exceedances  of Directive 98/70/EC limit values:
I. Petrol RON 95
Detail: 
1)   Distillation evaluated according to ISO 3405:
-  Evaporated at 100 o C - 7 samples where 3 samples exceed the limit values.
-  Evaporated at 150 o C - 0 samples exceed the limit values. 
2) Hydrocarbon analysis:
-  Benzene evaluated according to EN 238 where 1 sample exceeds the limit values
-     Aromatics evaluated according to ASTM 1319, where 1 sample exceeds the limit values
3)   Oxygenates contents:
-     Ethanol evaluated according to EN 1601, where 1 sample exceeds the limit values
-   Iso-propyl alcohol evaluated according to EN 1601, where 1 sample exceeds the limit values
3) Sulphur content - 0 samples exceed the limiting values
4) Lead content evaluated according to EN 237-0 samples exceed the limit values

Statistical significance: The maximum/minimum values of all exceedances were beyond the tolerance limits of statistical significance for each parameter. Therefore a number of samples were non-compliant with the requirements of the Directive.


Notes:
Due to the small market share only two samples of RPN 98 petrol have been taken. One during the summer periond and one during the winter period. The two samples are reportet together in this sheet.


Notes:
Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
* National specification for winter period minimum 65,0 kPa - maximum 95,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2004); (6) Petrol in winter period (01.Dec.-29.Feb.) must comply with Class E/E1 specifications; Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0.6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0.9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN6: The highest aromatics content 35.8 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35.0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37.2 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0.6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0.9). The lowest MON -number 84.7 is below the minimum limiting value 85.0 but within the minimum tolerance limit 84.5. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN9: One sulphur content 14.2 mg/kg is above the maximum tolerance limit 11.6 mg/kg. The petrol concerned has been contaminated with sulphur-rich gas oil when filling the storage tanks. A written notice has been delivered to the owner of the product. Further enforcement actions were not deemed necessary.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9).  The lowest MON -number 84,7 is below the minimum limiting value 85,0 but within the minimum tolerance limit 84,5. FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN6: The highest aromatics content 35,8 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). FN9: One sulphur content 14,2 mg/kg is above the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. The petrol concerned has been contaminated with sulphur-rich gas oil when filling the storage tanks. A written notice has been delivered to the owner of the product. Further enforcement actions were not deemed necessary.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN6: The highest aromatics content 35,1 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN10: The lowest distillation value 74,7 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 75,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 72,6 % (v/v).


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,6). "FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor (R value 0,9). FN4: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The laboratory has the ability to confirm the lead content with the EN 237 method if necessary. FN6: The highest aromatics content 35,1 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). FN10: The lowest distallation value 74,7 % (v/v) is below the minimum limiting value 75,0 % (v/v) but within the minimum tolerance limit 72,6 % (v/v).


Notes:
Quality of super premium grade petrol (ESZ-98 and other premium products) traded in Hungary meets the requirements of Directive and all samples are sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg). 
Additional information: from 1st of July 2007 the gasolines contain biocomponents (bioethanol or ETBE) at concentration min 4,4 vol%. According the excise tax law (tax is lower for gasolines with bioethanol) all gasolines are traded with bioethanol.


Notes:
Quality of premium grade petrol (ESZ-95) traded in Hungary meets the requirements of Directive and all samples are sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg). 
Additional information: from 1st of July 2007 the gasolines contain biocomponents (bioethanol or ETBE) at concentration min 4,4 vol%. According the excise tax law (tax is lower for gasolines with bioethanol) all gasolines are traded with bioethanol.


Notes:
Quality of super premium grade petrol (ESZ-98 and other premium products) traded in Hungary meets the requirements of Directive and all samples are sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg). 
Additional information: from 1st of July 2007 the gasolines contain biocomponents (bioethanol or ETBE) at concentration min 4,4 vol%. According the excise tax law (tax is lower for gasolines with bioethanol) all gasolines are traded with bioethanol. ESZ-98 and other premium products contain mainly ETBE not ethanol!


Notes:
Quality of super premium grade petrol (ESZ-98 and other premium products) traded in Hungary meets the requirements of Directive and all samples are sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg). 
Additional information: from 1st of July 2007 the gasolines contain biocomponents (bioethanol or ETBE) at concentration min 4,4 vol%. According the excise tax law (tax is lower for gasolines with bioethanol) all gasolines are traded with biocomponents. ESZ-98 and other premium products contain mainly ETBE not ethanol!


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers.  
Values reported as "0,0" mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers. 
Values reported as "0,0" mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers. 
Values reported as "0,0"mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). 
Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples. EN 1601 requires the examination of each sample chromatogram to identify possible oxygen containing components, before the actual determination is carried out. The examination of all chromatograms related to FQMS samples showed that only one oxygenate compound was present in each sample (MTBE, ETBE, TAME). No other oxygenate compound was detected beside one of these ethers.  
Values reported as "0,0"mean values that fall into the range 0 - limit of the detection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
The greatest part of Italian petrol contain oxygenates, therefore reproducibility = 4.6 % (V/V) for olefins was considered.


Notes:
* A sample of control meets the quality requirements. 
** The provincial inspectors Inspectorate of Commerce analysis of evidence gathered during the inspection showed that the fuel in question were bought during the transitional period or 
in the tank was mixed with fuel purchases of the months of April (transitional period) and the month of May. Given the findings Provincial inspectors headed notices are not suspected of committing the offense to the Public Prosecutor's Office and the information to the President of the Office of the Energy Regulatory breaches of the concession. 
*** Regional inspectorate Inspectorate of Commerce has not taken action because of the ongoing in the main Inspectorate Inspectorate of Commerce administrative proceedings.


Notes:
* A sample of control meets the quality requirements.


Notes:
All parameters were tested. Empty cells represent that the substance was not detectable.


Notes:
All parameters were tested. Empty cells represent that the substance was not detectable. The 3 monitored exceedences occured at one and the same sample


Notes:
None sample was analyzed on sulphur content, Pb content or MON because these parameters were classified in category 2 of the template. They are only analyzed if there is an infrigement in category 1. As all the samples were compliant, there were no samples to be send and analysed by category 2.See explanation in added lettre with the e-mail.


Notes:
Of none sample the Pb-value was analyzed this is because this parameter is classified in category 3 (as shown in the send templates). See explanation in added lettre with the e-mail.


Notes:
4 samples did not meet the limits for Vapour Pressure


Notes:
Summer figures do represent total figures too


Notes:
For detailled explanation about DVPE infringements and taken actions see general summary on page contacts&FQMS


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol (minimum RON = 95 & < 10 ppm Sulphur)

Notes:
Notes: 1. Parameter "Distillation": 27 samples have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory.  2. The conclusions of compliance/non compliance has been given over the stationary laboratory resalts.


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol (minimum 95 =< RON < 98 & < 10 ppm Sulphur)


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol (minimum RON >= 98 & < 10 ppm Sulphur)

Notes:
Notes: 1. Parameter "Distillation": 2 samples have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory.    2. The conclusions of compliance/non compliance has been given over the stationary laboratory resalts.


Notes:
* An average value was not possible for lead content and some of the oxygenates.


Notes:
National specification for Vapour Pressure: Petrol in winter period (01.Dec.-29.Feb.) must comply with Class E/E1 specifications; Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
One of the samples was dated 24th April. However vapour pressure was quoted for the summer period. The sample was therefore recorded under May with summer specifications.


NatFuelGrade:
Unleaded petrol (minimum 95 =< RON < 98 & < 10 ppm Sulphur


Notes:
Ethanol is added at the gantry but also at refineries. Therefore the DVPE is a mix of both with and without ethanol. The addition of ethanol of up to 5% increases the DVPE with approximately 7 kPa. The oxygen content of the finished fuel is not available.


Notes:
Normally no ethanol added to Unleaded 98


Notes:
since not samples were taken during the winter period, figures are identical with Petrol (5)


Notes:
Notes: 1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 59 - samples; "Benzene" - 7 samples; "Oxygen content" and "Oxygenates" - 9 samples; "Sulphur content" - 27 samples. 2. The conclusions of compliance/non c


Notes:
Notes: 1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 23 - samples; "Benzene" - 7 samples; "Oxygen content" and "Oxygenates" - 9 samples; "Sulphur content" - 3 samples. 2. The conclusions of compliance/non co


Notes:
Notes: 1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 36 - samples; "Sulphur content" - 24 samples. 2. The conclusions of compliance/non compliance has been given over the stationary laboratory resalts.


Notes:
Production of regular unleaded petrol with minimum RON = 91, i.e. Special BA-91, was ended in the Czech Republic in the half of the year 2010.  The need for this type of petrol is solved with the help of additives. Up to the 22nd May, the period is regard


Notes:
Up to the 22nd May, the period is regarded as interim  period according to CSN EN 228, national annex.


Notes:
National specification for Vapour Pressure summer period minimum 45,0 kPa - maximum 70,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2008); Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications. National specification for Vapour Pressure winter period mi


Notes:
National specification for Vapour Pressure summer period minimum 45,0 kPa - maximum 70,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2008); Petrol in summer period (01.May.-30.Sept.) must comply with Class B specifications


Notes:
National specification for Vapour Pressure winter period minimum 65,0 kPa - maximum 95,0 kPa (EVS-EN 228:2008); Petrol in winter period (01.Dec.-29.Feb.) must comply with Class E/E1 specifications.


Notes:
ERROR = Template bug FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor. FN7: The minimum research octane number 94,6 is below the minimum limiting value 95


Notes:
ERROR = Template bug. FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor. FN3: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method w


Notes:
ERROR = Template bug FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor. FN3: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method wi


Notes:
ERROR = Template bug. FN1: The determination of RON -number has been done by external contractor FN2: The determination of MON -number has been done by external contractor. FN7: The minimum research octane number 94,6 is below the minimum limiting value 9


Notes:
Deviation in vapour pressure values (2 cases) can be explained by low sales volumes in case of the premium petrol grade, consequently the stock (between seasonal periods) changes too slowly to fulfill the required value.


Notes:
All samples were tested for sulphur content. 10 samples were reported as <0.1 mg/kg sulphur and 20 samples were reported as <5 mg/kg sulphur content. In order to calculate indicative figures for the mean/median etc., the 10 samples reported as <0.1 mg/kg


Notes:
All samples were tested for sulphur content. 6 samples were reported as <0.1 mg/kg sulphur and 6 samples were reported as <5 mg/kg sulphur . In order to calculate indicative figures for the mean/median etc., the 6 samples reported as <0.1 mg/kg sulphur we


Notes:
All  samples were tested for sulphur content. 4 samples were reported as <0.1 mg/kg sulphur and 14 samples were reported as <5 mg/kg sulphur content. In order to calculate indicative figures for the mean/median etc., the 4 samples reported as <0.1 mg/kg s


Notes:
The test methods employed to evaluate petrol characteristics were those listed in European standard EN 228:2004 (in particular EN ISO 20884 for sulphur content). Test method EN 1601 was employed for the determination of oxygenate content in petrol samples


Notes:
Grade 95, full year. Lead content in all samples <0,0025


Notes:
Grade 95, summer. Lead content in all samples <0,0025


Notes:
Grade 95, winter. Lead content in all samples <0,0025


Notes:
All the results of lead content analysis are expressed as < 0.001g/l. For purpose of calculation those values were considered as 0.001g/l, which means that the true minimum and maximum values are less than 0.001g/l. For purpose of calculation all the resu


Notes:
Other statistic values not given due to standard/old reporting forms used by monitoring bodies for year 2010


Notes:
Data ident with summer period since no samples taken in winter period.  The Bioethanol content of all Austrian petrol fuels is 0.046%.


Notes:
The Bioethanol content of all Austrian petrol fuels is 0.046%.


Notes:
All five samples which exceeded the tolerance limit of vapour pressure where taken from service stations. Those cases where reported to the national authority to implement penalty. It is very likely that at least some of the non-compliant samples where mi


Notes:
The one sample which exceeded the tolerance limit of vapour pressure where taken form service stations. Those cases where reported to the national authority to implement penalty. It is very likely that at least some of the non-compliant samples where mixt


Notes:
Fapetro wants to draw special attention to the Belgian annex of the NBN EN 228 concerning the vapour pressure. 
National specifications for the vapour pressure are: 
- in summer (kPa):  min 45,0  - max 60,0
- in winter (kPa):  min 65,0  - max 95,0
- 2 tra


Notes:
Notes: 
1. One sample which is taken in may in Plovdiv region exceeded "Vapour pressure, DPVE" limit value but no sanction because of transition period. 
2. One sample has been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory for parameter "Distillation" a


Notes:
Notes: 
1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 48 - samples; "Benzene" - 16 samples; "Oxygen content" and "Oxygenates" - 11 samples; "Sulphur content" - 25 samples and "Vapour pressure, DVPE" - 1 samp


Notes:
Note: One sample which is taken in may in Plovdiv region exceeded "Vapour pressure, DPVE" limit value but no sanction because of transition period.


Notes:
Notes: 
1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 16 - samples; "Benzene" - 5 samples; "Sulphur content" - 7 samples and "Vapour pressure, DVPE" - 1 sample. 
2. The conclusions of compliance/noncomplianc


Notes:
Note: One sample has been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory for parameter "Distillation" and the conclusion of compliance/noncompliance has been given over the stationary laboratory result.


Notes:
Notes: 
1. Some parameters have been tested both in mobile and stationary laboratory: "Distillation": 32 - samples; "Benzene", "Oxygen content" and "Oxygenates" - 11 samples; "Sulphur content" - 18 samples. 
2. The conclusions of compliance/noncompliance


Notes:
Oil companies confirmed that no MMT is being used as an additive in petrol. In addition, as already stated at the 6th and 7th meeting of the Committee of the Fuel Quality, Cyprus will not be able to report any analytical and statistical results about MMT


Notes:
Results for iso-prolyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol, iso-butyl alcohol, ethers, other oxygenates, lead and MMT are reported from the laboratory as beeing below the detection limits. Results are reported here as zero.


Notes:
FN1: The determination of RON and MON -numbers have been done by external contractor. FN2: The lead content was measured by energydispersive X-ray fluorescence method with sensitivity much better than the limit indicated in the quality requirements. The


Notes:
The three tabs related to the results of analysis; the samples in the overseas departments have been included in the “Summer” period  even if they were taken during "Winter" because of the lack of seasonal weather (specification "Summer "all year).


Notes:
During this tests we did neot measure the manganese content of petrol but result of other analysises showed that ther was no manganese (and any other metallic additives) in petrol sold in Hungary.


Notes:
Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) is not used in any refinery production in Ireland for gasoline or diesel. Imports into Ireland come primarily from the UK which also does not use MMT in any of its refinery production. Furthermore approve


Notes:
(*) In order to ensure the compliance with the directive 2009/30/EC, Italy determined the penalties applicable to producers, importers and distributors of fuels that do not comply to the limits reported in the directive 2003/17/EC. Furthermore, Italy esta


Notes:
All the results of lead content analysis were expressed as < 0.001g/l or <0,003g/l. For purposes of calculation these values were regarded as exact figures, which means that the true values are smaller than the reported. For purpose of calculation all the


Notes:
S.I.E. = Slovak Inspection of Environment


Notes:
Latvia has been using petrol with a vapour pressure of 70kPa historically and such petrol is currently in use. The Commission raises no objection to the notification from the Republic of Latvia to permit the placing on the market during the summer period


Notes:
Latvia has been using petrol with a vapour pressure of 70kPa historically and such petrol is currently in use.


NatFuelGrade:
Environmental class 1 unleaded 95 full year

Notes:
Ethanol is added at the gantry but also at the refineries. Therefore the DVPE is a mix of both with and without ethanol. The addition of ethanol increses the DVPE with aproximately 7 kPa. The oxygen content of the finished fuel is not available. Mn contai


NatFuelGrade:
Environmental class 1 unleaded 95 summer


NatFuelGrade:
Environmental class 1, unleaded 98, summer


Notes:
There were 1255 samples tested, each sample was not tested for all parameters.  For example there were 1240 tests for RON which means 15 samples were not tested againt this parameter.


# RegionalSampling

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ANNEX I CANNOT BE FILLED AS THERE IS NO  REGIONAL SAMPLING OF PETROL AND DIESEL . THERE IS A SAMPLING IN ATTICA IN PETROL STATIONS AND SAMPLING IN THE THREE DISTILLERIES IN GREECE.THERE IS A PROBLEM OF SAMPLING IN AREAS B+C. HOWEVER, OUR NATIONAL SYSTEM OF SAMPLING IS APPLIED IN B+C AREAS FOR TAX REASONS AND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES BUT THIS SYSTEM IS NOT ACCORDING TO THE EN 14275.  THE THEORETICAL MODEL IS DIVIDED IN THREE MACRO REGIONS (A=ATTICA, B=NORTH GREECE C=SOUTH GREECE+ISLANDS).


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Petrol BA-91 and BA-98 occupy less than 10 % of the market of the Czech Republic. BA-98 is imported only. Production of regular unleaded petrol with minimum RON = 91, i.e. Special BA-91, was ended in the Czech Republic in the half of the year 2010.  The need for this type of petrol is solved with the help of additives.


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The division of the consumption based on figures of the totals consumption of petrol (including 95 and 98 octane grades) per macro region.  
Since the sales volume for 98 octane petrol was less than 10% the minimum is calculated as: %sales x min for this grade
Since the sales volume for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. A


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Fuel consumption figures are for the whole year.


RegionID:
kujawsko - pomorskie Kuyavian - Pomeranian


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Data of national sales (consumption) are available for full year only.


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Because of the huge number of sampling to do, each region is controled only once per year.


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Not applicable. Please refer to <FQMS> tab.


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Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of the standard EN 14274:2003 model A. The division of the consumption per macro region is based on total annual consumption of petrol (including 95 and 98 octane grades). Since the sales volume for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling.


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Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of the standard EN 14274:2003 model A. The division of the consumption per macro region is based on total annual consumption of petrol (including 95 and 98 octane grades). Since the sales volume for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. Since the sales volume for 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling.


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Market share of both grades of petrol 96≤RON<98 and RON≥98 are under 10 % of petrol sales on the market.


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The share of samples in each macro region taken was prorated based on number of fuel service station and inhabitants - both attempts showed very similar figures. This is due to the reason that there are no figures on fuels sales on service station level. (Fuel Grade Super Plus is exempted due to small sample numbers).


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Malta has two types of Petrol: Grade 1 shows all Unleaded Petrol samples from Imports and Market while grade 2 shows all Lead Replacement Petrol Market Samples. Note that this is the last year that Malta will use LRP on the road.


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SuperPlus 98                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Note: Data of national sales (consumption) are available for full year only.


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For petrol and for diesel, France has reported Summer (S) and Winter (W) tabs together since a region is only controlled once a year for cost optimisation. Over a period of two years and in each region, controls are planned alternating on each of the two seasons. Sampling in the overseas departments, conducted in 2011, are in addition of the ones set by the standard. Therefore, the total number of samples exceeds that set by the standard.
One of the recent SP95-E10sample is missing I as this type of fuel was not available at the controlled petrol station.


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For petrol and for diesel, France has reported Summer (S) and Winter (W) tabs together since a region is only controlled once a year for cost optimisation. Over a period of two years and in each region, controls are planned alternating on each of the two seasons. Sampling in the overseas departments, conducted in 2011, are in addition of the ones set by the standard. Therefore, the total number of samples exceeds that set by the standard.


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Third Fuel types

The sampled fuel types matching specified in Directive 98/70/EC gasoline and diesel fuels. It is unleaded petrol normal with a research octane number (RON) of at least 91, unleaded petrol Super with a RON of at least 95 and unleaded petrol Super Plus with a RON of at least 98 (DIN EN 228, Issue 2004) and diesel fuel (DIN EN 590, issued March 2004 or DIN 51628, August 2008).


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SuperPlus 98                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Note: Data of national sales (consumption) are available for full year only.


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Petrol BA-91 and BA-98 occupy less than 10% of the market in the Czech Republic. These fuels are imported only.


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Sales of LRP and 100 RON petrol in Greece comprising less than 10% of total sales


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Note: Data of national sales (consumption) are available for full year only.


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7th Definitions For the summer months, based on volatile substances in fuels

Gasolines, the first in the period from May to 30 September will be placed on the market, have a vapor pressure between min. 45.0 and max. Comply 60,0 kPa (summer items).

For fuels, the 16th in the period from November to 15 March is available, the maximum vapor pressure is min. 60.0 and max. 90.0 kPa (winter wear).

In the transitional period from 1 October to 15 November and from 16 March to 30 April may (so-called transitional goods), the vapor pressure must not exceed the maximum of the winter season and not fall below the minimum value of the DST.


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Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of the standard EN 14274:2003 model A. Fuel consumption figures are for the whole year.


AddNotes:
Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of a standard EN 14274:2003 model A. Fuel consumption figures are for the whole year.


# SummaryNotesByYear

Notes:
In total 14 exceeding where detected, 6 within samples of petrol fuels, 8 in diesel fuels. While 2 times 2 exceeding appeared in one sample, just 12 samples where objected in total.


Notes:
Belgium provided a general summery of analyses as well as additional information and the results. 

Belgium uses a national system that existed even before the FQMS was developed. The number of taken samples is higher than in the other statistical models A, B or C.       
Fapetro, Fonds for analyses of petrol products, is responsibly for the quality monitoring of the automotive fuel, sold in Belgium. 
This organisation took 7118 samples at public refuelling points amongst whole Belgium in 2010. Out of the 7118 samples 97% samples were compliant. 
Belgium uses the ISO 4259 norm for the interpretation of the analyses results from 1 January 2009. 

Fapetro also analysed samples at private refuelling points, where the fuel is not intended for public sale. 

None non-compliant sample showed results that proved that the infraction was due to fraud. 

All infringements were due to involuntary contamination or low rotation of stocks. 

Fapetro wants to draw special attention to the Belgian annex of the NBN EN 228 concerning the vapour pressure. 
National specifications for the vapour pressure are: 
- in summer (kPa):  min 45,0  - max 60,0 
- in winter (kPa):  min 65,0  - max 95,0 
- 2 transition periods: the months April and October (kPa):  min 45,0  - max 95,0 

Vapour pressure is analysed throughout the year in Belgium, as well as in summer as in winter. 
The transition periods are used to give the fuel producers the ability to adapt the production of the fuel quality in order to meet the specifications of the summer or winter fuel quality. 
However every year Fapetro notices involuntary DVPE infringements in the month may, due to low stock rotation in small public stations (at the end of the chain). Those stations 'winter' quality petrol staid longer in stock and the transfer from 'winter' to 'summer' quality petrol was disturbed. All those infringements were small, harmless for the environment and involuntary. 
Non-compliant samples for vapour pressure, concerning petrol, were due to low rotation of stocks in transition periods between winter and summer grades. 
  
To meet the biofuels obligation of the law of 22 July 2009 oil companies were required to blend at least 4 v/v % biofuel (fame, ethanol of ETBE) into petrol and diesel sold in Belgium for the year 2010. 

The 12 small infringements of ethanol found for unleaded 95 octane 10 S petrol were highly possible due to bad blending and is involuntary. It is never in benefit of the person who has to blend biofuels to blend more of the pure bioproduct, like ethanol, because blending biofuel is expensive. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Belgium controls a lot more parameters than imposed by the European Commission to ensure and protect the customer of the quality of the sold fuel. 
A summary of the parameters analysed by Belgium is for each parameter is attached. 
As you can notice, the global analyses are divided into 3 different categories for each fuel type. The reason for this is that it is impossible ( lack of time due to the high amount of samples) to analyse all the samples for all the parameters in category 1, 2 and 3 cause all the analyses results have to be reported within 24 hours because in case of dangerous or high infringement there can be intervened as quickly as possible. 
These categories are made based on "most common infringements". So category 1 contains all the parameters that can show more non-compliant samples. Category 2 contains parameters in which rarely a non-compliant sample is found and finally category 3 contains parameters that are exceptionally non-compliant. 
Category 2 is analysed directly when 1 parameter of category 1 shows an infringement. Category 3 is analysed when 1 parameter of category 2 (and also 1 of category 1) shows an infringement. 
This explains why for example only 2 samples of the " 98 octane 10S " were analyzed for benzene. This parameter is classified in category 3 (as shown in the send templates). 

We also want to notify that part of the sold fuels are imported and not produced in Belgium. Those imported fuels might have other properties. 
  
Whenever a sample is non-compliant the owner of the public or private refuelling station, depot is warned about the quality of his fuel. After being informed they have to take action to avoid possible danger and to ensure the quality of the fuel for the costumer. If necessary change the fuel in the tank, etc. Another sample is taken at the same public station within one month in order to make sure the quality of the sold product is compliant. In case of infringements the responsible of the public station receives a warrant, to be paid within 30 days. These measurements are taken by the Belgian government to improve the quality of the fuels and the system proves to be valuable. 

Belgium uses for petrol the EN ISO 22854 method for determination of olefines, aromates, oxygen content, methanol, ethanol, ipa, tert-butyl alcohol, iso-butylalcohol, ethers and other oxygenates. This method is approved and mentioned in the EN 228 standard. 

Fapetro wants to remark that some results in the EC report (for ex. for the oxygenates of petrol) had a value using the symbol < (due to the detection limit of the analyses instrument). Sometimes you may find the word NR in the template. This means, not relevant cause we assume it is not statistically relevant to report a 25% sample value or 75% if all results are < 0,10. 

Fapetro tries to solve the ‘key areas of improvement’. 
For the year 2010 I can already announce that all miminum analyses for all parameters will be fulfilled. 

Belgium likes to cooperate, as you requested, for updating and improving the FQM template. There are some methodes that need to be updated and template should be adapted so that is more easy to use.


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Reporting results
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fapetro wants to remark that some results in the EC report (for ex. for the oxygenates of petrol) had a value using the symbol < (due to the lower detection limit of the analyses instrument). Sometimes you may find the word NR in the template. This means, not relevant cause we assume it is not statistically relevant to report a 25% sample value or 75% if all results are < 0,10. 

We use the words public, service stations (S) and retail stations as synonyms.

Belgium controls a lot more parameters than imposed by the European Commission to ensure and protect the customer of the quality of the sold fuel.
A summary of the parameters analysed by Belgium is for each parameter is attached. 
As you can notice, the global analyses are divided into 3 different categories for each fuel type. The reason for this is that it is impossible (lack of time due to the high amount of samples) to analyse all the samples for all the parameters in category 1, 2 and 3 cause all the analyses results have to be reported within 24 hours because in case of dangerous or high infringement there can be intervened as quickly as possible.
These categories are made based on "most common infringements". So category 1 contains all the parameters that can show more non-compliant samples. Category 2 contains parameters in which rarely a non-compliant sample is found and finally category 3 contains parameters that are exceptionally non-compliant.
Category 2 is analysed directly when 1 parameter of category 1 shows an infringement. Category 3 is analysed when 1 parameter of category 2 (and also 1 of category 1) shows an infringement.
This division into categories explains why some parameters have a higher number of reported samples than others.

Action taken 

Whenever a sample is non-compliant the owner of the public or private refuelling station, depot is warned about the quality of his fuel. After being informed they have to take action to avoid possible danger and to ensure the quality of the fuel for the costumer. If necessary change the fuel in the tank, etc. Another sample is taken at the same public station within one month in order to make sure the quality of the sold product is compliant. In case of infringements the responsible of the public station receives a warrant, to be paid within 30 days. These measurements are taken by the Belgian government to improve the quality of the fuels and the system proves to be valuable.
Whenever Fapetro evaluates that the infringements of a controlled station is unacceptable and can have an influence on cars, or possible danger for people, the government had the authority to close the stations immediately. Standards

Belgium uses for petrol the EN ISO 22854 methods for determination of olefins, aromates, oxygen content, methanol, ethanol, ipa, tert-butyl alcohol, iso-butylalcohol, ethers and other oxygenates. This method is approved and mentioned in the EN 228 standard.


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1.1. Description of the system: Responsible organzation(s) - Ministry of Environment and Water and State Agency for Metrolofical and Technical Surveillance (SAMTS) - Directorate General "Quality Control of Liquid Fuels". Location(s) of sampling: commercial sites, public and private refueling stations, spread all over the Bulgarian territory
Time/frequency of sampling: regularly every week, twenty samples per week max. Number of samples taken: 427 samples on petrol fuels (RON 95, RON 98 and RON > 98) and 468 samples on diesel fuel. The sulphur content is less than 10 ppm and was complying with the limits of the specifications. Only 7 samples of heating  and heavy fuels are taken because of the use of gas fuels as heating fuels in all heating plants and small boilers in Bulgaria. Specification of test methods: according to the tests methods mentioned in the Directive 98/70/EC amended by Directive  2003/17/EC. 
Other details: Bulgarian monitoring system was introduced on 1-st of October 2003 since the Clean Air Act and the Regulation on liquid fuels quality and procedures and methods of their control were adopted. The Regulation implements the requirements of the Directive 98/70/EC and 2003/17/EC. The latest Regulation amendment dated 2007 empowers the Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” of SAMTS to take and test samples of liquid fuels for transport and heating purposes and Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” to take samples from vessels and send them for testing to the acredited laboratory. Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” took 9 samples from ships durring the period.                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” of SAMTS consists of three regional departments for control collecting samples, one department for control, issuing the experts’ conclusion about the compliance/non compliance of the tested fuels and one department for testing fuels with its own laboratory having one stationary and two mobile departments. The staff of the regional control departments is spread out all over the country and is located in 7 main towns. The Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels” staff performs regular control of petrol stations, taking samples according to scheme for monitoring the fuel quality given in EN 14274 for small size country in model B, where the country has 3 macro-regions and 7 regions. Each macro region area was established taking into account the total number of petrol stations of  about 1000, marketing  about .......... t petrol and about ............. t diesel. The petrol stations are located as follow:
-Regional department for fuel quality control in Sofia is responsible for Bulgaria west (from north to the south borders) - totally 1041 petrol stations marketing about ........ t petrol and about ............ t diesel fuels.                                                                                                                                         -Regional department for fuel quality control in Pleven is responsible for Bulgaria north – totally 937 petrol stations (Pleven region-308 petrol stations, Varna region-319 petrol stations and Ruse region -310 petrol stations) marketing about .............. t petrol and about .......... t diesel fuels
-Regional department for fuel quality control in Burgas is responsible for Bulgaria south - totally 1139 petrol stations (Burgas region-343 petrol stations, Plovdiv region-451 petrol stations and Haskovo region -345 petrol stations)  marketing  about ............ t petrol and about .............. t diesel fuels.
The marketed fuels are mainly produced by one Bulgarian refinery. Small amounts of both fuels are imported from abroad. Taking into account nearly the equal amount of petrol stations, marketing nearly the same amounts of fuels in each macro-region and the availability of both fuels, produced by one refinery, having branches in each macro region, the amount of samples to be taken, is considered to be equal for each regional department of the Directorate General “Quality control of liquid fuels”.                                                                                      1.2 The samples are tested only in stationary or at first in mobile and then in stationary laboratory of testing department. Equipment of mobile laboratories is mostly for express testing methods. When in mobile laboratory is determined non compliance for one or more parameters, the test is repeated in stationary laboratory. In mobile laboratory are utilized test methods as follows:  Distillation by ASTM 7345, Benzene by ASTM 6277, Oxygen content and Oxygenates by ASTM 5845 and Sulphure content by ASTM 7212. Test to the parameter "Cetan number" is done only in mobile laboratory with the help of diesel analyzer "Irox Diesel".  Equipment of stationary department covers requirements of EN 228 and EN 590 where equpment for "Sulpher content" is according to EN 20846. Except parameters which are marked in Riporting Template, most of samples are tested for other parameters like: Density for Petrol and Cetane index, Viscosity, Flash point, FCPP and FAME content for Diesel.


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1.1 General information

In order to enforce the provisions of the Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of automotive petrol and diesel fuels, the relevant legislation has been enacted in Cyprus since the accession day (1.5.2004).

The Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism is the competent authority for monitoring the quality of fuels marketed in the government-controlled area of Cyprus.  

The necessary tests for monitoring the quality of fuels which are stored either in installations or at petrol stations were conducted by the Mobile Lab of the Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  

During 2010, 5727 tests were carried out to 460 samples of petrol (RON 95 and RON 98) and diesel in the framework of the Fuel Quality Monitoring System.

1.2  Petroleum network  

Cyprus is depended solely on imported petroleum products. The imports of petroleum products in 2010 were 2.75 million MT, including 1.09 million MT of HFO (S1%) imported by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for its own needs. The network of importing, handling and distributing of petroleum products in Cyprus is compact and simple in operation. The installations of the oil marketing companies and the tank farm of the Cyprus Petroleum Storage Company Ltd (former Refinery) are located in a single depot at the Larnaca coastal area. EAC maintains its own importing and storing installations at the three power stations at Vassilikos, Moni and Dhekelia. 

The total storage capacity of the depot in Larnaca is about 280,000 m3, from which 170,000 m3 are operated by the Cyprus Petroleum Storage Company Ltd (CPSC), 90,000 m3 by the oil marketing companies and 20,000 by ATF trading companies. The oil companies marketing automotive fuels in Cyprus are ExxonMobil Ltd,  Hellenic Petroleum Cyprus Ltd, Petrolina Holdings Ltd, Lukoil Cyprus Ltd and BP Eastern Mediterranean. The oil companies utilize as well the facilities of the CPSC for storing operating stocks in a common inventory with security stocks held by the Cyprus Organisation for the Storage and Management of Oil Stocks (ΚΟΔΑΠ).

Automotive fuels are marketed in Cyprus by the oil companies through their 268 petrol stations.

1.3 Legislation 

Law N.148 (I)/2003 has been in force in pursuit of the relevant Directives for quality of fuels. The Law empowers the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism to set fuel specifications by Ministerial Orders that are in line with the relevant EU Directives. Furthermore, the Law empowers the Minister to take all necessary measures for monitoring the quality of fuels marketed in Cyprus, and to issue Ministerial orders regarding the designation of fuel inspectors and the laboratories for conducting quality tests. In pursuit of Law N.148 (I)/2003 the Minister issued a ministerial Order (KDP318/2004) on the specifications of the automotive fuels marketed in Cyprus. Because of the new Directive 2009/30/EC that has been issued recently, regarding the specifications of diesel, petrol and gasoil, a new ministerial order (KDP384/2009) was issued on 20/11/2009 that sets the specification of the above fuels, in line with the Directive 2009/30/EC.

According to ministerial Order (KDP240/2006) issued on 26/05/2006, the seasonal transition period (from the summer to winter and vise versa) is extended from 4 weeks to 8 weeks. This was the case for 2009. However, according to the Ministerial Order (KDP384/2009) not only the Summer/Winter periods have been modified, but the seasonal transition period was limited to 6 weeks. The new summer period is from 16th of April to the 15th of October and the winter period from 16th of October to the 15th of April. 

On 2007, two other ministerial Orders have been issued regarding the specifications of fuel oil, gas oil and marine fuels (KDP198/2007) and sulphur concentration of marine fuels (KDP199/2007). Further more, since April 2007, Law N. 40(I)/2007 has been in force in pursuit of the Directive 2005/33/EC. 

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, issued a ministerial Order on November of 2007 by which all suppliers of automotive fuels had to use a minimum proportion, of 1 %, of biofuels or other renewable fuels calculated on the basis of energy content, of all petrol and diesel for transport placed on their markets. Since 2008, the minimum proportion was set to 2%. Up to today, only biodiesel is being added to diesel for the above obligation, and oil companies either import blended diesel with biodiesel or they buy biodiesel from the local market and make the blending in their own facilities.


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1.1 General information
The Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism is the competent authority for monitoring the quality of fuels marketed in the government-controlled area of Cyprus. 
The necessary tests for monitoring the quality of fuels which are stored either in installations or at petrol stations were conducted by the Mobile Lab of the Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. The Energy Service since May 2007 owns a mobile lab for performing all the necessary tests for monitoring the fuel quality of fuels marketed Cyprus. The Mobile Lab, consists of 8 fully automatic analyzers that can define most of the main parameters of diesel, petrol, kerosene gasoil, jet fuel, marine and fuel oil. The Mobile Lab is in the process of being an accredited fuel laboratory, based on the CYS EN ESO/IEC 17025:2005 standard.
During 2011, 4699 tests were carried out to 373 samples of petrol (RON 95 and RON 98) and diesel in the framework of the Fuel Quality Monitoring System.

2.1 Details of the organization responsible for compiling the Fuel Quality Monitoring Report:
Reporting Year: 1.1.2011 - 31.12.2011
Country: REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Date Report Completed: 27th June 2012
Institute Responsible for Report: Energy Service of the 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism,
13-15 Araouzou Street, 1421 Nicosia, Cyprus
Person Responsible for Report: Solon Kassinis, 
Director of the Energy Service,
Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism
Telephone Number: 00357- 22 409303, 00357-22 409341
Email: skassinis@mcit.gov.cy
yla.cie@cytanet.com.cy

Legal Framework
According to the provisions of Law N.148 (I)/2003 on fuel quality, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism designates the laboratories for testing the fuel samples, maintains a list with all retail sites and terminal facilities and appoints the Chief Inspector, his Assistant and the inspectors responsible to carry out the sampling. According to the Law, the Chief Inspector secures that a fuel monitoring system is in place and decides on the number and the locations of the sites from which samples are taken. 
The Minister has appointed the Director of the Energy Service to be the Chief Inspector. The Chief Inspector performs his duties by utilizing the laboratories nominated by the Minister, which are the laboratories of the CPSC and the Mobile lab of the Energy Service. He also supervises the fuel inspectors appointed by the Minister. Retail site (petrol stations) samples were taken by the inspectors of the Energy Service on a daily surveillance program prepared by the Chief Inspector and/or his Assistant. The petrol stations (from which samples are taken) were selected from the list of petrol stations based on the volume of sales and the geographical location. 

According to the Law, the Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Tourism is the competent authority for monitoring the quality of fuels. The Mobile Lab and the laboratory of the CPSC were appointed to conduct tests required for monitoring fuel quality. The Mobile Lab of the Energy Service carried out almost all the tests required for monitoring the fuel quality for 2011. The Laboratory of the CPSC conducted only a limited number of tests especially for verification reasons.  

 2.2.2. Frequency of sampling and selection of sampling points

Samples of all fuel grades were taken from petrol stations, the depot at Larnaca, including CPSC farm, cars and other private installations of large consumers by the inspectors of the Energy Service. 

The number of samples taken from the Larnaca depot was determined by the number of petroleum shipments imported. All petroleum products held by the CPSC were tested in order to secure their compliance with the EU specifications. However, only samples from retail sites are included in the statistical and analytical results of the 2011 FQMS.

Having in mind that Cyprus is considered as a single region and the supply, distribution and retail of petroleum products are carried out only by the four marketing companies, which utilize a single depot, the number of samples taken in 2011 were adequate to monitor the Cyprus distribution chain. 


2.2.3. Fuel specifications – Fuel grades

The fuel grades marketed in Cyprus are: 
• Unleaded petrol RON 95 (parent grade) 
• Unleaded petrol RON 98 
• Unleaded petrol RON 100 (very small quantities) 
• Diesel =<10 ppm of Sulphur

2.2.4. Summer/Winter periods (since 20/11/2009) 

Summer Period  
                     Start  16th April                 
 End  15th October
Winter Period Start  16th October
 End  15th April
Transition period from summer to winter and vice versa is set to 6 weeks.


3. GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY OF SULPHUR-FREE FUELS 

All petrol and diesel marketed in Cyprus during 2011 were sulphur - free petrol and sulphur - free diesel fuels. 


4. REPORTING FORMAT FOR PETROL AND DIESEL 

Cyprus detailed report on petrol and diesel quality monitoring data for the year 2011 covers the period between 1.1.2011and 31.12.2011. The Cyprus reporting templates are attached.


Notes:
All samples of petrol or diesel, which are found to have exceeded even one parameter, are recorded as being non-compliant in the monitoring report. In the case that serious breaches of fuel quality standards are discovered, the Czech Trade Inspection (CTI) has the responsibility of applying financial sanctions or closing the refuelling station until the fuel quality is judged to have been restored.  Petrol grade BA 91 was produced in the Czech Republic only till the half of the year 2010.


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The Fuel Quality Monitoring Systém at petrol station is carried out since 2001 in the Czech Republic uder the supervison of Department the Gas Industry and the Liqiud Fuels at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MIT) in conformity with the FQM Directive. The Fuel Quality is monitored by Dcree No. 133/2010 Coll connected to the Acxt No. 311/2006 amended in the next one in the CzechRepublic. The Sampling is performed by the Czech Trade Inspection and the accredited inspection office SGS for laboratory testing all samples of liquid fuels in compliance with European quality standards for petrol and diesel (EN 228 and EN 590), test and sampling standards and Quality Monitoring System.


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All petrol and automotive diesel sold on the Danish marked in 2010 met the requirements of Directive 98/70. Denmark has been granted arctic waiver in the summer period.
Note that the analyse for "Ethers with 5 or more carbon atoms per molecule" is reported as MTBE.


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All petrol and automotive diesel placed on the market Denmark in 2011 met the requirements of Directive 98/70. Denmark has been granted arctic waiver in the summer period (70 kPa). Four samples of petrol had a vapour pressure above 70 kPa but below the maximum tolerance limit of 71,9 kPa. 
One sample of diesel had a cetane number below the minimum value of 52 but above the minium tolerance limit of 48,5.
The average content of bioethanol in the petrol samples was 4,7 %. Approximately half of the diesel sold in 2011 was B7. The average FAME content of all diesel samples was 2,5 %.

Denmark have reported parameter results for Diesel with up to 5% biofuel content and up to 7% biofuel content in combination.


Notes:
Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EERC, http://www.klab.ee/, Contact person: Priit Alumaa, priit.alumaa@klab.ee) is managing the FQMS and reporting the results. The monitoring followed the European Standard EN 14274. The sample taking followed the European Standard EN 14275. Analyses were done in the laboratory of EERC and the applied methods had accreditation.


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Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EERC, http://www.klab.ee/en, Contact person: Priit Alumaa, priit.alumaa@klab.ee) is managing the FQMS and reporting the results. The monitoring followed the European Standard EN 14274. The sample taking followed the European standard EN 14275. Analyses were done in the laboratory of EERC and the applied methods had accreditation.


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Monitoring  
Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of a standard EN 14274:2004 model A. Country was divided to 3 macro-regions with about same sales volume and variability factor.  (See details on:  Description of National Fuel Quality Monitoring System )
Samples were taken in retail sites with the exception that during the year 2010 octane and cetane number analysis were done from the samples taken from the fuel warehouses of refineries and terminals (altogether 45 gasoline - of which two failed to deliver octane results - and 45 diesel fuel samples). These supply samples were taken in all macro regions and in different time. The division of the consumption based on figures of the totals consumption of gasoline of 95 octane grade per macro region. Since the sales volume for 98 octane petrol was less than 10% the minimum is calculated as: %sales x min for this grade. Altogether 53 petrol  RON 95 octane, 15 petrol RON 98 octane and 66 diesel samples were taken from macro region 1. The corresponding figures for macro region 2 were 53, 20 and 54. For macro region 3 the figures were 34, 10 and 42. 

Fuel grades
The grades investigated were unleaded RON 95 and RON 98 octane sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) petrol and sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) diesel fuels. These fuels were furthermore divided into summer and winter grade. Since the sales volume for RON 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. Also, there was no quality under RON 95 octane on the market. 

Sampling
The sampling aims to comply, when applicable, with the requirements of standard EN 14275:2004. The sampling was done by trained personnel. One litre metal containers and five litre plastic containers approved for this purpose were used as sampling containers.
 
Breaches of tolerance limit:
Diesel (summer grade): One sulphur content 15,5 mg/kg is above the maximum tolerance limit 11,3 mg/kg. According to the owner of the product the diesel concerned has been contaminated with sulphur-rich gas oil when filling the storage tanks. Special enforcement actions were not deemed necessary.  

Observed concentrations between the limit values and the tolerance limits:
RON 95 petrol (summer grade): The highest aromatics content 35,8 % (v/v) is above the maximum limiting value 35,0 % (v/v) but within the maximum tolerance limit 37,2 % (v/v). The lowest distallation value 45,6 % (v/v) is below the mimimum limiting value 46,0 % (v/v) but within the mimimum tolerance limit 43,6 % (v/v). The highest sulphur content 10,7 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. RON 95 petrol (winter grade): The minimum research octane number 94,6 is below the minimum limiting value 95,0 but within the minimum tolerance limit 94,6. The highest sulphur content 11,6 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. RON 98 petrol (summer grade): The highest sulphur content 11,3 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. RON 98 petrol (winter grade)  The highest sulphur content 10,5 mg/kg is above the maximum limiting value 10 mg/kg but within the maximum tolerance limit 11,6 mg/kg. Diesel (winter grade): The minimum cetane number 49,6 is below the minimum limiting value 51,0 but within the minimum tolerance limit 48,5.


Notes:
Monitoring  
Sampling was done in the whole country according to the sampling plan following the guidelines of a standard EN 14274:2004 model A. Country was divided to 3 macro-regions with about same sales volume and variability factor.  (See details on:  Description of National Fuel Quality Monitoring System )
All samples were taken in retail sites in all macro regions and in different time. The division of the consumption based on figures of the totals consumption of gasoline of 95 and 98 octane grades per macro region. Altogether 48 petrol  RON 95 octane, 47 petrol RON 98 octane and 55 diesel samples were taken from macro region 1. The corresponding figures for macro region 2 were 36, 32 and 34. For macro region 3 the figures were 33, 28 and 37. 

Fuel grades
The grades investigated were unleaded RON 95 (95 E10) and RON 98 (98 E5) octane sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) petrol and sulphur free (max. 10 mg/kg) diesel fuel. These fuels were furthermore divided into summer and winter grade. Since the sales volume for RON 99 octane petrol was small (less than 2%) it was excluded from the actual sampling. Also, there was no quality under RON 95 octane on the market. 

Sampling
The sampling aims to comply, when applicable, with the requirements of standard EN 14275:2004. The sampling was done by trained personnel. One litre metal containers and five litre plastic containers approved for this purpose were used as sampling containers.
 
Breaches of tolerance limit:
Breaches of tolerance limit:
95 E10 petrol (summer grade): One distillation value at 100 ºC (43,2 % v/v) was below the minimum tolerance limit (43,6 % v/v). No reason was found and special enforcement actions were not deemed necessary.

Observed concentrations between the limit values and the tolerance limits: 95 E10 petrol (winter grade): The highest oxygen content value (3,9 % m/m) was above the maximum limit value (3,7 % m/m), but within the maximum tolerance limit (3,9 % m/m). The highest aromatics content (36,9 % v/v) was above the maximum limit value (35,0 % v/v), but within the maximum tolerance limit (37,2 % v/v). 95 E10 petrol (summer grade): The highest aromatics content (37,1 % v/v) was above the maximum limit value (35,0 % v/v), but within the maximum tolerance limit (37,2 % v/v). 98 E5 (summer grade): The lowest distillation value (43,6 % v/v) was below the minimum limit value (46,0 % v/v), but within the minimum tolerance limit (43,6 % v/v). The highest aromatics value (36,7 % v/v) was above the maximum limit value (35,0 % v/v), but within the maximum tolerance limit (37,2 % v/v). 98 E5 (winter grade): The lowest distillation value (43,7 % v/v) was below the minimum limit value (46,0 % v/v), but within the minimum tolerance limit (43,6 % v/v). The highest aromatics value (36,1 % v/v) was above the maximum limit value (35,0 % v/v), but within the maximum tolerance limit (37,2 % v/v). Diesel (summer grade): The highest density (845,2 kg/m3) was above the maximum limit value (845 kg/m3) but within the maximum tolerance limit (845,3 kg/m3).


Notes:
In  2010, 442 refuelling stations were checked in metropolitan France.   1222 samples were taken spread over all the country as following:
- 395 samples of diesel (10 ppm sulphur)
- 386 samples of petrol "unleaded" SP 98
- 351 samples of petrol "unleaded" SP 95
- 90 samples of petrol SP95-E10.  
The number of samples of petrol SP95-E10 has been doubled, in comparison with 2009. SP95-E10 represents in december 2010, almost 14 % of petrol consumption in France. But, in refuelling stations, SP95-E10 tooks place of SP95 and SP98. In some areas, it's difficult to find SP95.
Of these samples, 20 608 laboratory tests were performed with an overall non-compliance rate of less than 1.42% for all parameters controlled by grades with the exception of: 
- the vapor pressure of the SP 98 and SP95-E10 with non-compliance rates of 3.62% and 5.55% (related to seasonal changes in specifications); 
- sulfur content for diesel (set at 10 mg / kg) with a non compliance rate of 2.53% (contamination in the supply chain with other products); 
- ethanol content of the SP95 with a  non-compliance rate of 2.56%;
- motor octane number of SP98 with a non-compliance rate of 3,10%;
The refuelling stations are required to justify the underlined gaps and present corrective and preventive action. 
In 2010, FAME content and water content of diesel samples were measured.
Superéthanol E85 was not included in our monitoring program, because E85 represents less than 1% of petrol consumption in France and it is sold in only 2,5 % of french refuelling stations.


Notes:
Regarding SP95, SP98, SP95-E10 and E85 fuels, the following analysis are carried out in addition to testing required by the Directive on fuel quality: 
Appearance (Visual Inspection)
Density at 15 ° C (EN ISO 3675, EN ISO 12185)
Distillation at 70 ° C (EN ISO 3405)
Final boiling point (NF EN ISO 3405)
Distillation residue (NF EN ISO 3405)
Oxidation stability (EN ISO 7536)
Current gum content (solvent washed) (NF EN ISO 6246)
Copper strip corrosion (3 h at 50 ° C) (NF EN ISO 2160)
For diesel, the following checks are made in addition to testing required by the Directive on fuel quality: 
Calculated Cetane index (EN ISO 4264)
Density at 15 ° C (EN ISO 3675 - EN ISO 12185)
Appearance (Visual Inspection)
Flash Point (EN ISO 2719)
Carbon Residue (EN ISO 10370)
Ash content (EN ISO 6245)
Water content (EN ISO 12937)
Total contamination (EN 12662)
Copper strip corrosion (EN ISO 2160)
Oxidation Stability -  insoluble totals at 95 ° C (EN ISO 12205)
Oxidation stability - Rancimat (EN 15751Variation of the acid at 115 ° C (XP-M 07-1342)
Lubricating power, corrected wear scar diameter (EN ISO 12156-1)
Viscosity at 40 ° C (EN ISO 3104)
Distillation - condensed at 250 ° C and 350 ° C (EN ISO 3405)
Cold filter (EN 116)

In addition to the additional tests carried out, outlined above, France have utilised more recently updated test methods for some parameters and have used and reported their own defined Reproducibility according to their National testing conditions.  This has been taken into account during the report sample compliance analysis, and details have been provided, below;

Petrol: 

Distillation has been tested using updated 2011 test methods.
Olefins, Aromatics, Benzene, Oxygen Content and all Oxygenates have been tested using NF EN 22854: 2008 and assessed according to the R and tolerance limits given by these test methods.
Sulphur content has been tested using EN ISO 20846: 2011.
Lead contwent has been tested using EN 237: 2005.
Manganese has been tested using prEN 16136: 2010.

Diesel:
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons have been tested using EN 12916: 2006.
Sulphur content has been tested using EN ISO 20846: 2011.
FAME Content has been tested using EN 14078: 2010.

Given the geographical spread  of the French overseas departments, tests are performed by geographical areas:
Zone 1: Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guyana 
Zone 2: Reunion and Mayotte.
Given the difficulties and costs of conducting testing in these zones (taking and shipping samples to mainland France), it has been decided to test each zone every two years. In 2011, zone1  has been tested. 

As far as SP95 and SP98 fuels are concerned, it has been decided to collect fuel samples from the petrol stations that need controlling. This is because of the arrival on the market of SP95-E10, gradually replacing the SP95 or SP98 at petrol stations. Checks on the RON and MON are those that apply to the relevant fuel sample. 
The purpose of controls is primarily to check the compliance of delivered fuels. They aim at identifying deviations, analysing results and devising appropriate corrective measures. In case of serious or repeated deviations, the Directorate in charge of Fraud is formally notified. In addition, distributors are kept informed of discrepancies by the Directorate General for Energy and Climate and must provide evidence of the implementation of corrective and preventive measures.


Notes:
First Summary / Introduction

The Member States must monitor in accordance with Directive 98/70/EC of the compliance with the quality of the on placed on their petrol and diesel fuels, to ensure compliance with the Directive's specifications and the effectiveness of measures to reduce the damage caused by the motor vehicle pollution to guarantee.

The results of quality inspections are to report to the European Commission. The Commission has set for reporting a common pattern of presentation. This pattern is being introduced in the structure of the submitted report.

In 2011 in Germany, 52,601,120 tons of petrol and diesel fuels sold. Of which 19,601,120 tonnes of petrol were (37.3% based on the mass of the fuel).

The results of the quality tests are shown in Appendices 2 and 3.


Notes:
The FQMS monitoring system as set out in the relevant Directive has not been fully applied for the year 2010. According to the Joint Ministerial Decision No 291/2004, the General  Chemical State Laboratory (GCSL) is responsible for controlling the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and reporting on the fuel quality monitoring system.
Fuel samples are collected mostly from the refineries. Some are collected from the petrol stations . This report concerns the results of the samples that are taken at the refineries as well as those that are collected from the petrol stations.     The  sampling is undertaken by  the chemists of the General Chemical State Laboratory for the refineries and by the team of  the Fuel monitoring depart,ment (DEDAK) of the Ministry of Energy for the petrol stations. Samples from the petrol stations for the FQMS are collected only in Attica in which the 1/8 of the petrol stations of Greece belongs to. 
 All the mandatory fuel parameters, according to directive 98/70/EC, are measured in the laboratories of the refineries for the samples taken at the refineries.  The relevant parameters of the samples taken by the petrol stations are examined by the fuel laboratories of GCSL in Piraeus. In Athens, the fuels monitoring department DEDAK of the Ministry of the Ministry of Energy  has undertaken exclusively the collection of the samples taken at the petrol stations in Athens according to the standard EN 14274  The ministry of Energy is also responsible for reporting the sales of fuels. However, at the time of writing the report such data has not been by the ministry of Environment


Notes:
Hungary with the annual automotive fuel sales of 4117 thousand tons is considered a small size country. 
Fuels marketed in Hungary originate from various sources, i.e. local refineries and refineries in the neighbouring countries through independent traders. Fuels produced in a refinery can appear in all part of the country due to the complicated logistic scheme and small geographical distances.
During monitoring programme we did not divide Hungary into different geographical areas, so we considered a small country made up one region (Model C).  
All fuels marketed in Hungary are sulphur free fuels, so it can be stated that the Hungary fulfils the requirement of geographic availability of sulphur free fuels (Number of filling stations is 1892). Quality of petrol traded in Hungary generally meets the requirement except 2 cases in vapour pressure where outliing values were determined.


Notes:
Annual fuel sales are 4.054 thousand tons, Hungary is a small size country (we used Model C).
Samples were taken from petrol station. All samples were "sulphur free", so Hungary fulfilled the requirement of geographical avayilability of sulphur free fuels. 
Most of the deviations at petrol were vapour pressure because we used the "standardized" limit of 60 kPa in summer period. In case of one sample of petrol the ethanol content exceeded significantly the limit (5 % v/v), the possible reason was occasional mixing with product E-85. In case of one sample of diesel the 95% distillation point exceeded greatly the limiting value (illegal sale of an illegal product called "base oil").    
During this tests we did not measure the manganese content of petrol but the result of another analysises showed that there was no manganese (and any other metallic additive) in petrol sold in Hungary.


Notes:
In 2011, there was no legal basis allowing the analysis of the MMT content, therefore there aren't any analyse results for the MMT content in 2011. Recent analyse results however showed that the MMT content lies underneath the detection limit. The grand-ducal ordinance transposing the directives 2009/30/EC and 2011/63/EU came to force the 16th march 2012.


Notes:
Enemalta Corporation was the active importer of petrol and diesel for use in Malta in 2010. Falzon Group of Companies was also an active importer for diesel in Malta in 2010.  Other importers are currently dormant in this field. Deliveries are made periodically by ship to the terminals.  Each fuel consignment is accompanied by a quality certificate issued by a recognized fuel analysis organization.  For every shipment, a sample is also taken and analysed by a separate independent analytical laboratory.  Malta currently has more than 80 service stations.  On a regular basis, a randomly selected refuelling station is sampled for each fuel type available and the necessary analytical testing carried out by an independent analytical laboratory. This system ensures full coverage of road/transport fuels used in Maltese territory.  Based on fuel sales for the year 2010, the overall samples to sales ratio for the year corresponds to: 374 samples per billion litres of unleaded petrol, 1529 samples per billion litres of LRP and 357 samples per billion litres of diesel.


Notes:
Bij één overschrijding van het zwavelgehalte bij dieselbrandstof is een nader onderzoek ingesteld.


Notes:
354 tests were conducted in 2010 (118 for each product), at refuelling sites, refineries and terminals. The minimum number of samples/year set for small countries, (300 samples/year), were held in service stations. Exceeded tolerance limits correspond to samples collected there. These situations constitute an infraction punishable by fine, which involves reporting to the responsible authority  for prosecution. Sampling took place during periods of summer and winter.
In addition to these tests was considered a sample of 54 tests carried out at refineries and terminals, 18 tests for each product, from the total analysis conducted there.


Notes:
376 tests were conducted in 2011, at refuelling sites, refineries and terminals. The minimum number of samples/year set for small countries, (300 samples/year), were held in service stations. Exceeded tolerance limits correspond to samples collected there. These situations constitute an infraction punishable by fine, which involves reporting to the responsible authority  for prosecution. Sampling took place during periods of summer and winter.
In addition to these tests was considered a sample of 76 tests carried out at refineries and terminals. This sample was composed of 31 tests for I.O.95, 23 for I.O.98 and 22 for diesel, from the total analysis conducted there.


Notes:
Besides all the required analyses, the density of each petrol sample had been determined. This data was used for recalculation of the sold litres to tonnes of each petrol grade.


Notes:
Besides the required analyses, the density of each petrol sample had been determined. This data was used for recalculation of the sold litres to tonnes of each petrol grade.                                                                                                                   Manganese content was not determined, because Slovak version of EN 16135/EN 16136 have not been issued in the year 2011.


Notes:
All parameters which are specified in Directives 98/70/EC were analysed in petrol and diesel fuels samples. No exceedance of Directive 98/70/EC limit values were observed for petrol and diesel fuels in 2010. The information on the fuel quality monitoring was delivered to the Inspectorate of the Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia monthly. According to the national legislation which transposes the Directive 98/70/EC, and was amended in June 2006, the distributors would be penalised in case of any exceedance.


Notes:
All parameters except manganese (MMT) which were specified in Directive 98/70/EC 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels, and last amended by Directive 2009/30/EC, were analysed in petrol and diesel fuels samples. According to the annual reports of monitoring bodies few exceedances of Directive 2009/30/EC limit values were observed in 2011 for S and vapour pressure (95% Point) in diesel fuel, however the maximum values found were still inside a measuring ucertainty of the method applied. The information on the fuel quality monitoring was currently (monthly) delivered to the Inspectorate of the Environment and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia. According to the national legislation which transposes the Directive 2009/30/EC, the distributors would be penalised in case of any exceedance.


# SummerPeriod

Notes:
Max vapour pressure not exceeding 70 kPa.  Refinery production starting 16th April.


