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U.S. EPA's upcoming proposal on biofuel blending mandates to cover two years

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to release a proposal on biofuel blending mandates that covers two years worth of mandates, instead of a proposal that covers three years

ExxonMobil to invest more than $100 MM in Baton Rouge upgrade to produce high-purity isopropyl alcohol

ExxonMobil announced its plans to invest more than $100 MM in facility upgrades to produce high-purity isopropyl alcohol, a critical material for semiconductor chip manufacturing in the U.S. 

Blue Tide, Shell Lubricants complete re-refining facility to develop high-performance lubricants

The fully operational Baytown Facility features one of the largest hydrotreaters in the re-refining industry, enabling Blue Tide to produce and sell high-quality Group II+ base oils.

Willis Sustainable Fuels selects FT CANS to boost sustainable aviation fuel production in the UK

Johnson Matthey announced that Willis Sustainable Fuels (WSF) has selected JM and bp’s award-winning Fischer Tropsch CANS™ technology for WSF’s sustainable aviation fuel project in Teesside, Northeast England.

Uganda signs deal with UAE investment firm over 60,000-bpd oil refinery

Uganda signed an oil refinery agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments for a 60% stake in a crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District.

Trump administration (U.S.) tells oil and biofuels groups to hash out new biofuel policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked oil and biofuels producers to hash out a deal on the next phase of the nation's biofuels policy to avoid the kind of political clashes that marked his first term.

Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining

Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining. Eni will further develop its biorefining capacity through the development of new initiatives for producing biofuels for both aviation and land/maritime transportation. 

Saudi Aramco looks to invest in Indian refineries

Saudi Aramco is in talks to invest in two planned refineries in India as the world's top oil exporter looks for a stable outlet for its crude in the world's fastest-growing emerging market

Universal Fuel Technologies’ pilot demonstrates new sustainable aviation fuel production pathways

During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks.

Marathon to begin planned maintenance at Robinson, Illinois refinery

The refinery's primary crude unit, which processes both sweet and sour crude, will be down for maintenance, including heat exchanger work. The plant's 85,000-bpd diesel hydrotreater unit, 65,000-bpd vacuum distillation unit and 28,000-bpd hydrocracker unit will also undergo turnaround.