http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/plains-oil-pipeline-partly-shut-down-after-rupture-in-east-los-angeles-us-could-disrupt-supplies-to-refineries/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/chevron-introduces-next-gen-techron-in-us-chevron-and-texaco-gasolines/ Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the introduction of next-generation Techron, a reformulated version of its proprietary gasoline additive designed to provide greater protection for engines from harmful deposits caused by lower quality fuels, supporting long-term engine performance. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/axens-and-xcf-global-announce-commercial-collaboration-for-vegan-technology/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/energy-transfer-withdraws-air-permit-application-for-18-b-petrochemical-complex-in-texas/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/phillips-66-greenlights-new-gas-plant-and-fractionator-projects-advancing-integrated-wellhead-to-market-strategy/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/basf-boosts-refinery-catalyst-innovation-with-new-rd-center-in-attapulgus-georgia-us/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/us-oil-refiners-finally-profit-from-biofuels-due-to-mandates-high-fuel-prices/ While stronger demand for renewable fuels and favorable policy signals have encouraged refiners to churn out more products, it remains unclear whether this will prompt producers to commit capital to expanding production capacity after several ventures have failed to break into this market. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/update-us-house-passes-bill-allowing-year-round-sales-of-e15-gasoline/ The House on Wednesday approved the H.R. 1346 bill, or the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, by a vote of 218 to 203, which would allow fuel retailers to offer E15 year‑round, removing seasonal restrictions linked to smog concerns. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/us-eia-concedes-middle-east-supply-disruptions-are-far-worse-than-prior-estimates/ Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to wipe off millions of barrels of global oil supply every day the conflict drags on. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/lobbying-battle-intensifies-as-e15-ethanol-bill-nears-us-vote/ Both sides are lobbying Congress, with representatives from the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Petroleum Institute, and the Small Refineries of America meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Monday and Tuesday.