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SOCAR close to buying oil refiner Italiana Petroli

Ukraine to curb Indian diesel imports amid Russian oil ties

Ukraine will restrict imports of diesel fuel originating in India, which purchases a significant portion of its crude oil from Russia starting October 1, Ukrainian energy consultancy Enkorr said.

EU brings forward review of 2035 zero-emissions vehicles target

The European Union has set a target of 100% reduction of CO2 emissions for new cars and vans by 2035, which has been taken to mean the end of the internal combustion engine for new vehicles.

EU may list independent Chinese refineries in new Russia sanctions package

The Commission may propose the new package as soon as Friday after an EU delegation returns from sanctions talks in Washington.

Diesel tweaks help truckmakers hit EU climate targets

Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs)—which are almost entirely diesel-powered—account for a quarter of Europe's road transport emissions.

BASF launches the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability

With the launch of Ultramid® H33 L, BASF is introducing the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability to the market.

U.S. tariffs worsen petrochemical sector challenges, executives warn

ORLEN Unitpetrol completes remediation work on the Litvinov chemical complex's ethylene unit

Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities could be a boon for U.S. refiners

Ukrainian attacks have shut down facilities accounting for at least 17% of Russia's oil processing capacity, or 1.1 MMbpd.

Altalto awards Maire engineering study contract for 23,000-tpy sustainable aviation fuel plant

MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded an engineering study contract by Altalto Ltd. based on its proprietary NX Circular gasification and NX CPO technologies for a SAF plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire, UK.