Case study - Argentina

The refining industry in Argentina has not received large investments since the 70s. Both the refining structure and refining capacity have remained almost constant since then. The capacity to produce gasoline has increased in the past 10 years, but refineries are not able to produce gasoline grade 3 (premium) in high volumes.

Therefore, to increase octane, Argentina must rely on octane enhancers. MMT, MTBE, ETBE and ethanol have been or are used in Argentina.

Resolution 5/2016 forbid the addition of heavy metals to increase octane. The SGS WWFS reveals no off-limit contents of lead, and no significant content of iron between 2010 and 2018.

MMT was used until 2014, limited by