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Singapore's middle distillates stocks edge up for third week to > 12 MMbbl

Singapore's middle distillates stock levels edged up for a third straight week, hitting above the 12-MMbbl mark, as the decline in jet fuel/kerosene net exports offset gains in diesel/gasoil net exports.

Yokogawa launches OpreX Open Automation SI Kit and OpreX OPC UA Management package for open process automation systems

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has developed the OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit and the OpreX OPC UA Management Package, both of which will play important roles in the implementation of Open Process Automation™ (OPA) systems.

Slowing global jet fuel consumption adds to oil demand concern

Global jet fuel demand is poised to soften as a slowdown in consumer spending hits travel budgets, a shift that could weigh on oil prices in the months ahead.

U.S. refiners scale back crude intake as fuel stocks swell

U.S. petroleum refiners have trimmed crude processing rates in response to a rise in fuel inventories and a decline in refining margins since the start of 2Q 2024.

Singapore's middle distillates stocks rise to 3-yr high

Singapore's middle distillates stocks climbed for a second week to hit a 3-yr high of nearly 12 MMbbls, as a drop in diesel/gasoil net exports countered gains in jet fuel/kerosene net exports.

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.

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.