http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing LanzaJet, ATOBA Energy sign MoU to expand access to SAF market http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/lanzajet-atoba-energy-sign-mou-to-expand-access-to-saf-market/ LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. U.S. administration considers plan to clear record backlog of small refinery biofuel waivers http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/us-administration-considers-plan-to-clear-record-backlog-of-small-refinery-biofuel-waivers/ The White House (U.S.) is weighing a plan to clear a record backlog of requests from small refineries for exemptions from U.S. biofuel laws, which could include approving many current applications and requesting industry input to deal with older ones. HIF, Porsche AG and Shell sign e-Fuels supply agreement for Haru Oni facility http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/hif-porsche-ag-and-shell-sign-e-fuels-supply-agreement-for-haru-oni-facility/ HIF Global, through its subsidiary HIF Chile, signed an agreement with Porsche AG and Shell for the delivery of e-Fuels produced by HIF’s Haru Oni e-Fuels facility in Punta Arenas, Chile. Hydrocarbon value chain optimization: Non-CAPEX opportunities to improve gross margins for the downstream sector—Part 2 http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/april-2025/process-optimization/hydrocarbon-value-chain-optimization-non-capex-opportunities-to-improve-gross-margins-for-the-downstream-sector-part-2/ Part 2 will outline additional opportunities across quality giveaway reduction, hydrocarbon loss measurement, refinery mass balance and energy management in downstream functions without the need for capital expenditure (CAPEX) or software infrastructure upgrades. Repsol surpasses 1,000 service stations with 100% renewable Nexa Diesel http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/repsol-surpasses-1-000-service-stations-with-100-renewable-nexa-diesel/ The multi-energy company's goal is to end the year with 1,500 service stations offering this fuel in the Iberian Peninsula. Shell completes Singapore refinery sale to Chandra Asri-Glencore JV http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/shell-completes-singapore-refinery-sale-to-chandra-asri-glencore-jv/ Shell has completed the sale of its Singapore refinery and refining assets to a Chandra Asri-Glencore JV, and trade sources said the new owners had already started purchasing feedstock. Digital Feature: The reality of FuelEU in numbers http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/02/digital-feature-the-reality-of-fueleu-in-numbers/ Today, many owners and managers are concerned with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), designed to reduce emissions produced by shipping. However, the author's company's projections show that the impact of FuelEU will eclipse that of the ETS around 2035 and dwarf it beyond that. Business as usual is therefore no longer an option, and progressive decisions must be made to deal with this challenge. CITGO launches strategic brand licensing program as part of fuels business http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/02/citgo-launches-strategic-brand-licensing-program-as-part-of-fuels-business/ The CITGO brand is extending to five new geographic markets in the U.S. with the launch of a brand licensing program for qualified marketers and retailers. Montana Renewables announces closing of $1.44-B U.S. DOE loan for renewable fuels and biomass energy facility http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/montana-renewables-announces-closing-of-144-b-us-doe-loan-for-renewable-fuels-and-biomass-energy-facility/ Calumet, Inc. announced the closing of a $1.44-B guaranteed loan facility with the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office that will fund the construction and expansion of the 300-MMgpy renewable fuels facility owned by Montana Renewables Avina Clean Hydrogen to build $820-MM SAF plant in southwest Illinois (U.S.) http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/12/avina-clean-hydrogen-to-build-820-mm-saf-plant-in-southwest-illinois-us/ Avina Clean Hydrogen to build an $820-MM, 120-MMgpy SAF plant in southwest Illinois, leveraging KBR’s alcohol-to-jet technology