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Iran's oil exports hit 5-year highs as U.S. holds nuclear talks

Iran's crude exports and oil output have hit new highs in 2023 despite U.S. sanctions, according to consultants, shipping data and a source familiar with the matter, adding to global supply when other producers are limiting output.

South Korea jet fuel exports to U.S. set to rise to near 2-year high in June

South Korean jet fuel exports to the United States in June are headed for a near two-year high as oil traders cash in on stronger U.S. demand as Asia's aviation sector is still recovering, industry sources said.

Petroperu close to boosting crude supply for Talara refinery, president says

Peru's state-owned energy firm Petroperu is negotiating with oil producers in the Americas and Asia to import about 63,000 bpd of crude for its newly modernized Talara refinery.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. makes strategic investment in Ascension Clean Energy

MOL Clean Energy and Clean Hydrogen Works, LLC announce MCE as a Joint Venture shareholder in Ascension Clean Energy, a proposed world-scale, clean hydrogen-ammonia production and export facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Bunge boosts oilseed dominance, renewable diesel potential with Viterra deal

Bunge's planned acquisition of Viterra would make the world's biggest oilseed crusher even more dominant and secure a larger role in the expanding renewable diesel industry, although it may face competition hurdles.

U.S. crude inventories post surprise large build, fuel stocks rise

U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a surprise large build last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories gained more than expected.

Cushing, OK chosen as new site for $5.6-B oil refinery project

El Campo-based Prairie Energy Partners has chosen Cushing, Oklahoma as the location for its proposed $5.6-B oil refinery project, despite property tax incentives offered by Victoria County officials in Texas.

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey increase ammonia synthesis capacity at Koch Fertilizer facility

Working in collaboration, thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey have delivered a product solution to in-crease the ammonia capacity at Koch Fertilizer’s Fort Dodge, Iowa facility. During the revamp of the existing ammonia plant, the team integrated the uhde dual-pressure process, which was installed upstream of the existing ammonia synthesis loop.

HxGN LIVE Global 2023: Optimization at scale

The HxGN LIVE Global 2023 conference is underway June 12-15, 2023, at the new Caesars Forum convention center in Las Vegas. More than 3,600 attendees from some 70 countries are attending the digital reality technology conference, where they can experience the autonomous future, explore and discuss a broad range of challenges and opportunities common across many industries, as well as learn about the latest technologies shaping the future.

KBC launches Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management software

KBC, a Yokogawa Company, announces the launch of a revolutionary emissions management solution, Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management for industrial process plants.