HYPERFUELS LLC Launches Renewable Isobutanol Supply Program for Ethanol-Free Gasoline

August 21, 2026

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(Hyperfuels) New bulk supply gives fuel terminals, marketers, government fleets, marine users, collectors, and small-engine customers a practical oxygenated alternative to ethanol-blended gasoline.

HYPERFUELS LLC today (August 20, 2026) announced that it is supplying renewable isobutanol throughout the United States for use as a gasoline oxygenate and as a high-performance alternative to ethanol in ethanol-free gasoline programs.

HYPERFUELS will deliver renewable isobutanol in bulk by barge, railcar, and truckload, providing gasoline terminals, blenders, distributors, and specialty-fuel marketers with a commercial-scale oxygenate supply option.

“Fuel quality is ultimately about giving fuel marketers and their customers solutions that match the application,” said Leo Verruso, General Manager of Advanced Fuel Solutions. “Renewable isobutanol creates an opportunity to offer an ethanol-free, oxygenated gasoline that addresses markets where ethanol can present challenges, while giving fuel suppliers another way to differentiate their product and deliver performance and value to their customers. “Renewable isobutanol offers terminals a “no-limit” pathway for producing ethanol-free, oxygenated gasoline. Under 40 CFR § 1090.740(a)(4), a party that recertifies BOB with a different oxygenate at an equal or greater volume than the oxygenate specified for the BOB—including isobutanol blended at a level greater than 10 volume percent in place of 10 volume percent ethanol—does not incur sulfur or benzene deficits under Section 1090.740. There is no volume limit on this qualifying isobutanol recertification pathway under Section 1090.740(a)(4).

By contrast, E0 remains subject to the one-million-gallon-per-compliance-period facility threshold in Section 1090.740(a)(3), commonly described as approximately 83,000 gallons per month. A terminal recertifying BOB to contain no oxygenate may incur sulfur and benzene deficits; the regulation provides limited relief from obtaining credits for facilities recertifying one million gallons or less, while retaining registration and reporting obligations.

“HYPERFUELS gives gasoline terminals an ethanol-free alternative without an E0 volume ceiling,” said Jess Hewitt, president HYPERFUELS. “By using renewable isobutanol at an equal or greater oxygenate volume than the ethanol specified for the BOB, qualified customers can access a no-limit pathway under Section 1090.740(a)(4), with no sulfur or benzene deficits under that section.”

This creates an opportunity for terminals to move beyond the commercial and regulatory constraints associated with an E0-only approach while supplying gasoline that is ethanol-free. HYPERFUELS will work with each customer to evaluate blend specifications, oxygen content, vapor-pressure performance, product compatibility, labeling, recordkeeping, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Renewable isobutanol is produced within the broader ethanol-production value chain, creating an additional market pathway for ethanol-industry feedstocks and fermentation-derived production streams. HYPERFUELS views the product as an expansion of renewable alcohol markets—not a rejection of the ethanol industry—and as a way to provide fuel suppliers with another renewable blending component.

HYPERFUELS can supply renewable isobutanol, synthetic isobutanol, or customized combinations of renewable and synthetic material. This flexible supply model allows customers to address application-specific performance needs and structure blends around applicable lifecycle-carbon-intensity, renewable-content, procurement, or other program requirements.

Initial markets for HYPERFUELS renewable isobutanol include:

Government and municipal fleets seeking ethanol-free gasoline options
Marine fuel suppliers and boat owners seeking alternatives to ethanol-blended gasoline
Pre-1976 and collector-vehicle markets
Small-engine fuel applications, including generators, landscaping equipment, and recreational equipment
Specialty gasoline marketers, terminals, and distributors

“Fuel suppliers should not have to choose between ethanol-blended gasoline and a zero-oxygenate product,” said Steven Levy, Sprague Energy, “HYPERFUELS is bringing the logistics capability and supply flexibility needed to build a new category: ethanol-free, oxygenated gasoline.”

For supply availability, delivery logistics, product specifications, or blending discussions, contact HYPERFUELS LLC at 281-496-5100, sales@hyperfuels.com, or hyperfuels.com.

About HYPERFUELS

HYPERFUELS LLC supplies gasoline blendstocks, oxygenates, and specialty fuel components to customers across the United States. The company provides flexible bulk logistics by barge, railcar, and truckload, serving fuel terminals, distributors, fleet-fuel providers, and specialty-fuel markets.

About Advanced Fuel Solutions

Founded in 1994, Advanced Fuel Solutions Inc. (AFS) is a leading developer of proprietary fuel-additive packages for a wide range of applications, including diesel, gasoline, biodiesel, marine fuels, and home-heating oil. AFS works closely with fuel terminal operators, fuel distributors and marketers, and end users of liquid fuels to improve fuel quality, performance, reliability, and storage stability. Committed to sustainability, AFS actively supports the transition to low-carbon liquid fuels by providing innovative solutions designed for today’s evolving fuel market. For more information, visit yourfuelsolution.com

About Sprague Operating Resources

Founded in 1870, Sprague Operating Resources LLC is an energy and materials handling company based in Portsmouth, NH. With a rich 155-year history, Sprague provides a diverse portfolio of innovative energy solutions, including traditional low-carbon fuels and non-fossil fuels like renewable diesel, biodiesel, non-ethanol gasoline, as well as electricity, natural gas, and solar. The company serves commercial, industrial, wholesale, utility, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Quebec. Learn more at: www.spragueenergy.com READ MORE

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Excerpt from Suzuki Marine: Suzuki Marine has teamed up with Fuel 1 to help create an opportunity to allow the dealer network to offer certified sustainable marine fuels to their customers. At our Suzuki Marine U.S. Technical Center these fuels are exclusively used when testing on all engines during evaluation, durability trials, and performance benchmarking. Thus, confirming Suzuki Marine’s products work efficiently under real boating conditions. By teaming up with Fuel 1, a national retailer of advanced fuel delivery and portable fueling systems, Suzuki Marine can assist in obtaining to get a premium, ethanol-free fuel designed for marine use to our dealer network. This partnership enables dealers to offer customers access to cleaner and more reliable fuel and assist in improving performance, reliability, and supporting sustainability goals.

Key Benefits of PurFuels Sustainable Marine Fuel:

Drop-In Simplicity: Fully compatible with existing marine engines—no modifications required. The sustainable fuel comes to you preblended and ready to go.
Ethanol-Free Stability: Eliminates water absorption and phase separation, delivering up to 3+ years of storage stability.
Fuel System Protection: Reduces corrosion and wear on hoses, seals, and critical components.
Built for Marine Conditions: Performs consistently in high humidity, temperature swings, and extended storage cycles.
Cleaner Performance: Burns cooler and cleaner, supporting reduced emissions and optimal engine efficiency.

Industry Validation:

Tested and approved sustainable marine fuels, including advanced ethanol-free and butanol-based blends.
Improved resistance to phase separation and moisture contamination for over 3 years.
Greater compatibility with marine fuel system materials.
Comparable performance to traditional fuels without the negative effects of ethanol.
Reduced evaporative emissions and cleaner fuel handling.

Performance & Reliability Boaters Can Feel:

93 Octane (PurFuels) Ethanol-Free fuel is acceptable to be used in all Suzuki Marine engines.
Unlike traditional fuels, PurFuels contains no harmful metals or ethanol contamination, eliminating the risks commonly associated with pump fuel alternatives.
Operate in humid or saltwater environments without having issues with vapor separation.

Fuel 1 Delivers:

Access: Expands availability of premium, sustainable marine fuel nationwide.
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Performance: Enhances engine operation with high-octane, ethanol-free fuel.
Profitability: Introduces a new, scalable revenue stream for Suzuki Marine dealers.

Fuel 1 Dealer Advantage:

Zero Upfront Costs: Have the opportunity to partner with Fuel 1 and deploy a fully supported fueling ecosystem without capital investment.
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This collaboration represents a major step forward in marine fueling—combining Suzuki Marine’s dedication to better performance, reliability, and supporting sustainability goals with each engine.
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Sprague delivering the first 93-Octane ethanol-free RFG to the NY metro market.

“It has been 49 years since a new gasoline was introduced in the United States, but I was not at all surprised when Sprague wanted to be the first to offer this unique high-octane ethanol-free gasoline in the Northeast,” stated Jess Hewitt, Hyperfuels President.  “Sprague has always been a first mover when it comes to renewable energy and sustainable fuel innovations.” 

RFG is gasoline that has been specially blended to burn more cleanly than conventional gasoline. It’s designed to reduce smog-forming compounds and harmful air toxins. Additionally, ethanol-free gasoline provides significant benefits for boats, race cars, motorcycles, classic cars, and power sports vehicles, as well as equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, and generators. By removing ethanol, this fuel helps prevent moisture absorption and phase separation, which in turn protects fuel systems and enhances performance. The Purfuels ethanol-free gasoline replaces ethanol with Isobutanol — a colorless, alcohol-based fuel additive.

Sprague’s first delivery was to Moriches Boat and Motor on the south shore of Long Island. “We’re thrilled to be the first to offer ethanol-free fuel in our area, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of Sprague,” said Conrad Kreuter, owner of the East Moriches Marina. “Our customers have been asking for this, and we’re excited to provide them with high-quality fuel that will help protect their boats for years to come.”

Sprague’s Refined Products Sales Specialist, Pete Lippis, stands with Moriches Boat and Motor at the first ethanol-free delivery onsite on August 7, 2025.

RFG is required in many metropolitan areas. Under the federal Clean Air Act, the EPA mandates that RFG be sold in metropolitan areas with the highest smog levels to help reduce air pollution. Purfuels® Ethanol Free 93-Octane delivers performance and protection while meeting EPA RFG requirements, making it the first legally approved ethanol-free fuel option for marinas in the New York metro market.

Boaters, classic car owners, race teams, landscapers, and anyone who relies on high-performance, or specialty engines, are encouraged to reach out to their local fuel providers to ask about Sprague’s ethanol-free gasoline. For marina operators, racetrack owners, and business owners with on-site fuel tanks who want to offer premium specialty fuels, visit spragueenergy.com/ethanol-free-gas/(opens in new tab) to learn more and become a provider.

About Hyperfuels: Houston-based Hyperfuels distributes high-performance and alternative fuels, lubricants, and additives for performance engines. Since 1998, Hyperfuels has revolutionized the packaged fuel markets by creating a “grab and go” fuel canister with top-quality fuels such as Sunoco Racing Fuels®, PurFuels® E-Free, and SynDiesel®. Hyperfuels leads the industry in the distribution of ethanol-free fuels (using Isobutanol and HydroGuard™ oxygenates) to marinas, fire and crash rescue operations, and small engine users. For more information, visit www.hyperfuels.com(opens in new tab) or www.purfuels.com(opens in new tab)

About Sprague: Founded in 1870, Sprague Operating Resources LLC is an energy and materials handling company based in Portsmouth, NH. With a rich 155-year history, Sprague provides a diverse portfolio of innovative energy solutions, including low-carbon fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel, as well as electricity, natural gas, and solar. The company serves commercial, industrial, wholesale, utility, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Quebec. Learn more at: www.spragueenergy.com(opens in new tab) READ MORE