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البحـث الأول
مجلة النفط والتعاون العربي
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أربعون
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processors of used oil and also make consumers aware of the cost they
incur for changing oil prematurely.
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Even in some advanced countries (the US for example) there is a large
waste in lubricants consumption especially in the transportation sector
of the economy by accepting low drain intervals. Consumers must be
educated as to the negative impact of this behaviour and at the same
time pricing policy should be used to curtail such waste. If only
equipment manufacturers recommendations are followed great savings
can be made in lubricants consumption and reduction of used oil
generation.
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In the Arab countries, all the above points are equally applicable and
important. There is a need for more government intervention and
regulations to ensure the proper collection and disposal of used oil and
to hold the licenced companies to a well-established practises that takes
into consideration the rights and interests of all stakeholders.
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The environment and health ministries in every Arab country must
initiate a study of the used lubricants question and update regularly to
keep abreast of all changes. They should make use of the experience of
other countries and organizations and the UN programs.
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Particularly with the question of low drain intervals in the Arab
countries, every effort must not be spared to make consumers avoid this
by following the manufacturer’s recommendation and by using the
pricing policy to its effect.
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It is important to form a trade body of lubricants producers, blenders,
marketers, collectors, re-refiners and used oil fuel consumers to be a
reference of the needed organization and discussions aimed at
governments and their respective ministries. Such associations in well
developed countries have been instrumental in improving the overall
management of used oi
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l. Perhaps the next step for OAPEC is to lead the effort of creating such
trade organization.