NOM-016-CRE-2016
Fuel Blending and NOM-016-CRE-2016
NOM-016-CRE-2016 is a permanent standard which regulates fuel quality in Mexico. It applies to petroleum-based fuels for use by on-road and off-road vehicles, as well as jet fuel, industrial fuels and liquid petroleum gas. Due to the high demand in the Mexican energy market, Mexico’s Energy Reform allowed the import of fuels, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbons with the requirement that they adhere to NOM-016-CRE-2016.
The Bureau Veritas Latin America division has a presence across North and South America, dedicated to conducting inspections and testing the quality of imported petroleum-based fuels in accordance with NOM-016-CRE-2016. We hold the permits and certifications, as well as the ISO 17025 accreditation, required by the Mexican Government to inspect and certify all fuels, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbons imported into Mexico. Our division tests regular gasoline, premium gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, AvGas, blendstock and blending components. Also, if any product needs to be treated our additives division will assist.
Inspection and Testing Services Include:
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Manage and oversee vessel, tank transfers, railcar, and pipeline operations
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Generate and review certificate of analysis for accuracy and conformance
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Submission of analysis to the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) for approval
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Submission of inspection reports to our clients for such field operations
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Client formalities for operations to be performed
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Communication with clients throughout operations
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DownloadBureau Veritas is capable of running the listed NOM-016 slates:
Diesel - NOM-016 Slate
| Test | Description |
|---|---|
| D1298, D4052 | Specific gravity at 20/4 °C |
| D86 , D7344 , D7346 | Distillation temperature |
| D93, D7094, D3828 | Flash Point |
| D97 | Pour point |
| D2500 | Cloud Point |
| D4737, D976 | Cetane rating |
| D613 | Cetane number |
| D4294 | Sulphur |
| D5453, D2622, D7039, D7220 | Sulphur |
| D130 | Cu corrosion, 3 hours at 50 °C |
| D524 | Carbon residue (in 10% of residue) |
| D2709 | Water and sediment |
| D445 | Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C |
| D482 | Ash |
| D1500 | Color |
| D1319 , D5186 | Aromatics content |
| D6079, D7688 | Lubricity |
| D2624, D4308 | Electrical conductivity |
Gasoline Reg & Prem - NOM-016 Slate
| Test | Description |
|---|---|
| D5191, D4953 | Vapor Pressure (RVP) |
| D1298, D4052 | Specific gravity at 20/4°C |
| D3227 | Mercaptan sulfur |
| D130 | Corrosiveness to Cu, 3 hours at 50°C |
| D381 | Gum content |
| D525 | Induction period |
| D2699 | Octane number (RON) |
| D2700 | Octane number (MON) |
| D2699 + D2700 /2 | Octane rate (RON+MON)/2 |
| D5598 | Dispersing detergent additive |
| D5188 | Steam-liquid ratio |
| D1319, D6379. D6839 | Aromatics |
| D1319, D6379. D6839, D6550 | Olefins |
| D3606, D5580, D6277 | Benzene |
| D5453, D2622, D7039, D7220 | Total sulfur |
| D4815 | Oxygen Content |
Kerosene (Jet A1) and Jet A- NOM-016 Slate
Test |
Description |
|---|---|
| D1298, D4052 | Density at 20°C |
| D4052 | Gravity |
| Visual | Appearance |
| D86, D2887, D7345 | Distillation temperature |
| D56 | Flash point |
| D2386, D5972 | Freezing temperature |
| D4529, D3338, D4809 | Calorific power |
| D3242 | Total acidity |
| D1319, D5186 | Aromatics |
| D4294, D5453, D2622, D7039 | Total sulfur |
| D3227 | Mercaptan sulfur |
| D445 | Kinematic viscosity at -20ºC |
| D3141 | Thermal stability |
| Annex 1 | Annex A1 VTR (Visual) |
| Annex 2 ITR | Annex A2 ITR |
| D1322 | Smoke point |
| D1840 | Naphthalenes |
| D2276, D5452 | Contaminant particles |
| D130 | Corrosiveness to Cu, 2 hours at 100°C |
| D381 | Gum content |
| D3948 | Qualification by microseparometer |
| D7797 | Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) |
Fuel Oil - NOM-016 Slate
| Test | Description |
|---|---|
| D1298, D4052 | Specific gravity at 20/4°C |
| D93, D7094, D3828 | Flashpoint |
| D97 | Pour point |
| D86, D7344, D7345 | Distillation (distillation of 90%) |
| D445, D88, D2161 | Kinematic viscosity |
| D4294, D5453, D7220, D2622, D7039 | Sulfur |
| D3228 | Nitrogen |
| D5863 | Vanadium and nickel |
| D4868, D4809 | Calorific power |
| D3279 | Asphaltenes (Insolubles at nC7) |
| D1500 | Color |
| D2709, D1796 | Water and sediment |
Aviation Gasoline (100LL) - NOM-016 Slate
Test |
Description |
|---|---|
| D1298, D4052 | Specific gravity at 20/4ºC |
| D1298, D4052 | Density at 15°C |
| D86, D7345, D7344 | Distillation |
| D873 | Stability at oxidation by 5 hours |
| D1093 | Residue reaction |
| D323, D5191 | Vapor pressure at 38°C |
| D1266, D2622 | Total sulfur |
| D130 | Corrosiveness to Cu, 2 h, at 100ºC |
| D873 | Accelerated gum, 5 h |
| D3341. D5059 | Tetraethyllead (TEL) |
| D2700 | Octane number, MON |
| D909 | Octane number, MON |
| D2386 | Freezing temperature |
| D4529, D4809, D3338 | Net calorific power |
| D1094 | Reaction with water, Volume exchange |
| D2624 | Electric conductivity |
| D5739 | Oxidation inhibitor |
| D2392 | Color |
