Refining

Mexico's Pemex pumps less, refines more in third quarter

With many fields declining rapidly - especially former star producers in the Gulf of Mexico - and many new discoveries not living up to expectations, the behemoth has struggled to meet the government's ambitious production goal of 1.8 MMbpd.

Honeywell introduces new, innovative technology that produces low-cost, high quality renewable fuels from biomass

Honeywell has introduced a breakthrough technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime industry.

Asia refining margins soar as sanctions threaten Russian supplies

The strength has mainly been driven by the global diesel market, which has staged an upward swing in recent weeks on robust demand and tighter supply prospects.

BPCL, Oil India to build $11-B refinery, petchem complex in southern state

Oil India is considering taking a 10%–20% stake in the planned refinery in Andhra Pradesh state, while BPCL is seeking additional partners for the project.

U.S. biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024

Airbus and Cathay form co-investment partnership for scaling SAF adoption

Under the terms of the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to identify, evaluate and invest in projects that support the scaling of SAF production towards 2030 and beyond. Projects will be assessed based on their commercial viability, technology maturity, and potential for long-term offtake.

Baker Hughes to supply key technology for Blue Point Number One Ammonia Plant (U.S.)

Baker Hughes’ critical technology solutions will enable the Blue Point Number One Ammonia Project to produce blue ammonia through an autothermal reforming (ATR) process along with an integrated CCS system designed to sequester up to 2.3 metric MMtpy of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans to expand to 1.4 MMbpd

The $20-B refinery on the outskirts of Lagos started operations in January 2024 and aims to end imports of refined petroleum products by Africa's biggest crude oil producer.

Mali strikes deal with Russia for petroleum products

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) militants announced a blockade on fuel imports to the landlocked West African country in early September and have since attacked convoys of fuel tankers attempting to enter the country or reach the capital.

Marathon restarting FCCU, hydrocracker at Galveston Bay refinery in Texas (U.S.)