Transmix

What Is Transmix?

Transmix is an off-spec petroleum mixture formed when different fuel products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, inadvertently mix during pipeline transportation or fuel storage operations. This blending occurs when fuel batches change over in pipelines, terminals, or storage facilities, leading to an unusable fuel mixture that requires processing before it can be reintroduced into the fuel supply chain.

Transmix typically contains a blend of hydrocarbons with varying boiling points and chemical compositions, making it unsuitable for direct use in engines or industrial applications. To recover valuable components from transmix, specialized separation, and refining processes are required.

Key Characteristics of Transmix:

Composition: A variable mixture of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel with potential trace contaminants.
Density & Flash Point: Varies based on blend composition, requiring precise analysis before processing.
Sulfur & Water Content: These may contain impurities that necessitate further treatment.
Regulatory Compliance: Must be handled according to environmental and fuel industry regulations.

Who Produces Transmix?

Transmix is commonly generated by industries and facilities involved in large-scale fuel transportation and storage, including:

Pipeline Operators: Bulk fuel transported through pipelines creates transmix at interface points.
Fuel Terminals: Storage and transfer operations lead to mixing between different fuel batches.
Refineries: Some refining operations generate transmix as an off-spec byproduct.
Fuel Distributors: Large-scale fuel blending and storage facilities may accumulate transmix over time.

What Altiras Does with Transmix

Altiras specializes in the recovery, processing, and beneficial reuse of transmix, helping fuel producers, distributors, and industrial facilities reclaim value from their off-spec fuel streams.

Our Transmix Services:

Transmix Recovery & Refining: We source, evaluate, and refine transmix to separate usable fuel fractions, returning high-value products to the market.
Blending Solutions: In some cases, transmix can be blended into appropriate fuel grades with necessary adjustments to meet specifications.
Waste Reduction & Cost Savings: By reclaiming transmix, we help businesses avoid costly disposal fees and reduce environmental impact.
Regulatory Compliance Support: We ensure that all processing and recycling activities comply with fuel industry standards and environmental regulations.

Contact Us for Transmix Recovery & Processing Solutions

If your facility generates transmix and needs a reliable solution for recovery, recycling, or repurposing, Altiras is your trusted partner. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you maximize the value of your off-spec fuel streams while ensuring compliance and sustainability.