Economics
Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protect refineries
Russian oil producer Bashneft has installed anti-drone nets to protect key facilities at its refineries from potential Ukrainian attack, the head of the republic of Bashkortostan where the company is based was quoted as saying.
U.S. EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer, a win for the corn ethanol industry that will likely see demand increase.
Elliott weighs Citgo bid as creditor group eyes Conoco for own offer
Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is weighing a bid for shares in the parent of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum under a U.S. court-ordered auction, while a group of creditors represented by Centerview Partners aims to lure ConocoPhillips to join another offer.
Lower oil refinery output hits value of Russia's Q1 exports
Lower production at Russian oil refineries was partly to blame for the continued decline in the country's exports in the first quarter of this year.
China's March jet fuel exports jump 77.4% from a year earlier
China's jet fuel exports in March surged to 1.98 MMt, up 77.4% from the previous year, as international flight volumes ramped up.
Nigeria strikes deal with Shell to supply $3.8-B methanol project
Nigeria has struck a deal for Shell to supply gas to its proposed $3.8-B Brass methanol facility, resolving a major hurdle to a final investment decision on the project.
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles rebound to 8-week high on higher imports
Singapore's onshore fuel oil stockpiles rebounded to an eight-week high amid an increase in imports.
Clariant launches new CATOFIN 312 propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Clariant announced the launch of CATOFIN 312, its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst.
Solvay inaugurates new blowing agent production unit in Rosignano, Italy
Solvay announced the opening of its groundbreaking Alve-One production unit in Rosignano, Italy.
Meridian Energy Group’s Davis Refinery Project in North Dakota (U.S.) will be the world’s first net-zero carbon refinery
The Davis Refinery is a fully-permitted 49,500-bpd, innovative, greenfield refinery being built in Belfield, North Dakota (U.S.) will utilize state-of-the-art environmental technology and controls to produce ultra clean transportation fuels for local and regional sales.
- China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemicals to invest > $16 B to incorporate petrochemicals production at Yantai refinery 7/30
- Supertanker delivers oil to sanctioned Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery 7/30
- Update: Microsoft restores services to Russia-backed Nayara Energy 7/30
- U.S. crude stocks and distillate inventories rise, gasoline inventories fall 7/30
- Mexico exports 39% less crude oil in June, refining and fuel production increase significantly 7/30
- CLG and INA successfully produce SAF from biogenic feedstock 7/29
