Refining

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

Motiva buys cargo of Venezuelan heavy oil for March delivery; first purchase since 2019

Aramco acquired Motiva Trading in 2023 and became the sole supplier of Motiva Enterprises, which owns the 640,500-bpd refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, the largest in the United States.

Mubadala's Acelen to boost diesel capacity at Brazilian refinery Mataripe by 10%

Mataripe, Brazil's second-largest refinery, accounting for about 14% of national capacity, is set to increase diesel production to 13,700 m3d from 12,400 m3d.

Carbon Direct and C2X announce collaboration on pioneering forestry residue-to-biofuel project

Air bp signs agreement with Airbus for aviation services and fuel supply in Europe

Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners

The decision could be unwelcome news for larger oil refiners that have argued that additional blending obligations would raise their costs. But it could help the biofuel industry by boosting demand for blending credits.

Angola's state oil firm Sonangol seeks $4.8-B loan from China for refinery

The financing, if completed, will mark the first borrowing by the Southern African oil producer from China since 2017, when it opted to reduce its exposure to resource-backed loans.

EIA: U.S. crude inventories rise the most in 3 yrs as refinery demand slips, imports increase

U.S. crude inventories rose by the most last week since February 2023, as refinery utilization slowed and imports increased, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.