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Petrobras signs $892 MM in contracts to complete RNEST Train 2 refinery expansion

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras announced on Monday it signed contracts worth approximately 4.9 billion reais ($892.3 MM) for the completion of a new refining unit at its RNEST refinery.

China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1)

China's crude oil throughput declined by 1.8% in May from a year earlier to the lowest level since August, official data showed on Monday, as maintenance at both state-owned and independent refineries curbed operations.

bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.)

bp's 250,000-bpd Cherry Point refinery has completed a major turnaround, the company said.

Japan's Eneos restarts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki CDU after unplanned shutdown

Japan's largest refiner, Eneos Corp, restarted the 77,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki refinery near Tokyo

UPM Biochemicals receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery

UPM Biochemicals announced that its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has achieved ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC™ chain-of-custody certifications.

Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air

Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 MMgal) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025.

U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks

U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.

UPM and Nokian Tyres introduce first concept tire with UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers

UPM Biochemicals and Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tires, are set for an industry first with its concept tire partly based on UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF).

Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan

Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.

MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan

The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.