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U.S. EPA approves biofuel waivers for small refiners, stirring concerns over demand

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved most of its backlog of requests by small oil refineries for biofuel law exemptions, raising concerns among biofuels advocates over a potential hit to demand.

bp's Whiting refinery (U.S.) continues to flare days after severe thunderstorm

bp's 440,000-bpd refinery in Whiting, Indiana, continued to flare after flooding disrupted its operations earlier this week, the company said.

U.S. to rule on biofuel waivers, but big oil refiners may need to wait

President Donald Trump's administration is expected to rule on a growing backlog of requests from small oil refiners seeking relief from U.S. biofuel laws as early as Friday, but will delay a decision on whether larger refiners must compensate by boosting their own biofuel blending

EIA: Crude and gasoline inventories fall, distillates rise

Crude inventories fell by 6 MMbbl to 420.7 MMbbl last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said, compared with analysts' expectations in a poll for a 1.8-MMbbl draw.

China’s Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical first half profit slides

The company said the market remains challenging, with strong supply and weak demand, rising penetration of new-energy vehicles squeezing fuel demand, and the chemical sector still at a cyclical low.

Digital Exclusive: Monetizing stranded offgases from oil and gas facilities

The objective of this article is to explore various viable solutions to monetize the stranded offgases produced in upstream oil and gas production and processing facilities.

Pemex reports gas distribution problems around Mexico City amid tanker shortage

The company said that "immediate actions have been implemented to reinforce the supply," and that in the coming hours additional delivery units will be incorporated.

Shell: Norco, Louisiana (U.S.) refinery gasoline unit work to start on Friday

The overhaul was previously scheduled to begin on September 15 and last for about 50 days.

U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories rise, gasoline stockpiles fall

U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose as imports increased, while gasoline stockpiles fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said.

Phillips 66's Bayway refinery's gasoline unit at reduced rates after fire

Phillips 66 has reduced gasoline output at its 258,000-bpd Bayway refinery in Linden, New Jersey after a fire near the plant's gasoline producing unit