http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/moeve-signs-its-largest-marine-biofuel-supply-agreement-with-armas-trasmediterranea/ Moeve has reached a strategic agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to supply 2G marine biofuels in the Canary Islands, with approximately 40,000 t to be delivered through December 2025 under a long-term contract, with the potential for extension into 2026. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/braskem-to-commercially-implement-ardent-s-olefin-separation-technology/ Braskem and Ardent Process Technologies announced the successful completion of their joint development program for an innovative olefin-paraffin separation technology, marking a significant advancement in polyolefin production efficiency. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/global-oil-refiners-see-short-term-boost-from-higher-margins/ Refiners across the globe are reaping unexpected profits from producing key fuels in recent weeks, offering an ailing sector respite before an anticipated weakening later this year, as plant closures have tightened fuel supply needed to meet peak summer demand. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/petroecuador-declares-emergency-at-ecuadors-biggest-refinery-after-fire-damages/ Ecuador's state oil producer Petroecuador declared a 60-day emergency at the South American nation's largest oil refinery, its second emergency in one month, after a fire this week caused damage to some fuel tanks. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/ecuadors-biggest-oil-refinery-stops-operating-as-precaution-due-to-fire/ A fire that erupted in a fuel oil tank on Monday at Ecuador's biggest oil refinery is under control, state oil company Petroecuador and the country's energy minister said http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/brazilian-sugarcane-processors-mulling-switch-to-more-ethanol-production/ Some sugarcane processors in Brazil are closely following the price gap between sugar and ethanol and could start making more of the biofuel if sugar prices continue to fall and oil prices continue their recovery from recent lows. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/us-order-allows-puerto-rico-to-shore-up-ailing-power-grid-with-fuel-oil-plants/ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order on Friday that will allow Puerto Rico's state-owned utility to plug chronic electricity shortfalls on the island with electricity from oil-burning power plants without running afoul of environmental laws. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/us-epa-to-rule-on-backlog-of-small-refinery-biofuel-exemption-requests/ There are 161 applications for exemptions from the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard pending. The EPA's decision will have significant implications for the multi-billion-dollar credit market that underpins the biofuel program. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/lanzajet-and-biod-announce-feasibility-study-for-saf-plant-in-colombia/ LanzaJet and BioD announced the launch of a feasibility study to develop the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant in Colombia, setting a milestone as one of the pioneering SAF production initiatives in the Latin American region. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/mexicos-pemex-plans-to-export-less-crude-oil-as-new-refinery-starts-up/ The trading arm of Mexico's state company Pemex, PMI, is anticipating a reduction in crude oil exports this year as more will be sent to local refineries, especially the new Olmeca refinery.