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Refining

Asia's jet fuel, diesel cash premiums hit multi-year highs on Mideast concerns

Fire at Ecuador's largest oil refinery under control, Petroecuador says

India's Haldia has ample naphtha, plans to step up local purchases amid US–Iran conflict

Asia's naphtha crack surges to 4-yr high

China oil refiners cushioned from Iran conflict with ample Iranian, Russian supply at hand

thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for biomass-to-methanol technology integration study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada

ITT completes acquisition of SPX FLOW

In December 2025, ITT announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase SPX FLOW for a total consideration of $4.775 B, funded through a combination of cash and equity.

Eni takes FID on biorefinery conversion project in Sannazzaro

Valmet launches Valmet FlexBatch 8, the latest version of its advanced batch automation and recipe management software

Operators increasingly expect batch control software that offers broad adaptability and works seamlessly within the distributed control system (DCS) responsible for coordinating and automating plant activities.

AFPM to the U.S. EPA: Please, no last-minute RVP waivers in 2026