Economics
Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo Chem
Saudi Aramco will buy from Japan's Sumitomo Chemical a 22.5% stake in their petrochemical JV Petro Rabigh for $702 MM, as part of a turnaround plan for the loss-making venture. Under the deal, Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical will each provide $702 MM in funding to Petro Rabigh and waive loans worth a total $1.5 B.
Digital Feature: U.S. EPA’s new Chemical Accident Prevention rule takes effect: What to know
On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule amending its Risk Management Program regulations. Here is what facility owners need to know about this new regulation.
Canada's Suncor Q2 report shows increased refinery throughput and refined product sales
So far Suncor is tracking above the high end of its forecasts for 2024 oil production, refining throughout and refined product sales, Kruger told analysts on an earnings call.
Canada's Suncor on track to exceed 2024 oil production, refinery guidance
Canada's Suncor Energy could exceed its 2024 guidance on oil production and refinery throughput.
Marathon to run refineries at 90% of combined capacity in Q3
U.S. crude oil refiner Marathon Petroleum plans to operate its 13 refineries at 90% of their combined 3 MMbpd capacity in the third quarter.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Taiwan Fertilizer sign MoU to study a fuel ammonia value chain in Taiwan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. to conduct a joint pre-feasibility study that will explore the establishment of an ammonia value chain in Taiwan, in support of Taiwan's "2050 Net-Zero Emissions" goal.
U.S. EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched investigations into the supply chains of at least two renewable fuel producers amid industry concerns that some may be using fraudulent feedstocks for biodiesel to secure lucrative government subsidies.
ADNOC signs long-term HOA with Osaka Gas for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas, one of the largest utility companies in Japan, for the delivery of up to 800,000 tpy of LNG.
Marathon Petroleum's profit beats as volume boost offsets weak refining margins
Marathon Petroleum beat second-quarter profit estimates, as higher volume of crude processing and a strong midstream segment helped offset low refining margins, sending the shares of the top U.S. refiner up 4.9% before the bell on Tuesday.
Chevron reports 2Q earnings miss on weak refining margins
Chevron reported 2Q earnings on Friday that missed Wall Street estimates due to industry-wide pressure from lower refining margins and natural gas prices, sending its shares down 1.5% in premarket trading.

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