Refining
U.S. total distillate inventories forecast to end 2025 and 2026 at multiyear lows
Russia's Novatek restarts second processing unit at Ust-Luga complex after fire
The fire led to a full shutdown of operations, including fuel export loadings, one of a number of disruptions to Russia's energy industry as Ukraine steps up drone attacks in the neighbors' ongoing conflict.
Lanzajet, Kazmunaygas (KMG) announce Kazakhstan’s first SAF project advances to engineering and design phase
KMG and LanzaJet recently completed a joint feasibility study, and have agreed to move to the next phase of project development, front-end engineering and design (FEED), during which all technical and economic solutions for construction of the plant will be finalized.
China's ethylene surge could spell more pain for U.S., European chemical firms
The world's second-largest economy operates more than 54 MMtpy of ethylene capacity and is projected to rise about 9% of global 2024 capacity by 2030.
ExxonMobil starts up new Singapore refining unit, boosts sour crude imports
The technology combines processes to convert fuel oil and other bottom-of-the-barrel crude products into higher-value lube base stocks and distillates.
Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas (U.S.) to complete hydrotreater repairs in October
The 64,000-bpd residual hydrotreating unit (RHU) was shut by a June 14 fire on the unit.
Russian fuel crisis widens after Ukrainian attacks
Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in recent weeks targeting refineries and export terminals to reduce Moscow's export revenues, stir domestic discontent and push the Kremlin to peace talks.
China’s Sinopec begins Xinjiang refining and chemical upgrading project
China’s Sinopec has begun construction to upgrade its integrated refining and petrochemical project in the oil- and gas-rich Xinjiang region.
Digital Exclusive: Mercaptan recombination in naphtha hydrotreating units: A startup challenge
This article presents a case study of a troubleshooting experience at two Saudi Aramco facilities, where a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify the root causes of the off-spec products. The investigation aimed to develop strategies to mitigate the effects of mercaptan recombination
- Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract 12/31
- Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery 12/31
- Chile's $2.5-B Volta green ammonia project wins environmental permit 12/31
- China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to refiners 12/31
- EIA: U.S. crude, fuel inventories rose in the week ended December 19 12/30
- Ghana's Tema oil refinery restarts after 9-yr shutdown 12/30
