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Marathon to run refineries at 90% of combined capacity in Q3

U.S. crude oil refiner Marathon Petroleum plans to operate its 13 refineries at 90% of their combined 3 MMbpd capacity in the third quarter.

U.S. EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched investigations into the supply chains of at least two renewable fuel producers amid industry concerns that some may be using fraudulent feedstocks for biodiesel to secure lucrative government subsidies.

Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Suncor Energy on Tuesday, alleging that pollution from the company's Commerce City refinery in Colorado has resulted in long-lasting harm to surrounding communities.

U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024

In the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 bpd, approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.

Marathon Petroleum's profit beats as volume boost offsets weak refining margins

Marathon Petroleum beat second-quarter profit estimates, as higher volume of crude processing and a strong midstream segment helped offset low refining margins, sending the shares of the top U.S. refiner up 4.9% before the bell on Tuesday.

OCI Global to sell its clean ammonia project in Texas (U.S.) to Woodside Energy for $2.35 B

OCI Global has entered into a binding equity purchase agreement for the sale of 100% of its equity interests in OCI’s 1.1-MMtpy clean ammonia project under construction in Beaumont, Texas to Woodside Energy Group Ltd for $2.35 B.

Flint Hills Resources to build solar farm to help power Corpus Christi refinery operations

Flint Hills Resources has announced it will be building its second company-owned solar installation to help power its U.S. refinery operations.

Chevron announces headquarters relocation to Texas

Chevron Corp. oration has announced the relocation of the company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas.

Verbio launches ethanol production at its biorefinery plant in Iowa (U.S.)

Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa.

Chevron reports 2Q earnings miss on weak refining margins

Chevron reported 2Q earnings on Friday that missed Wall Street estimates due to industry-wide pressure from lower refining margins and natural gas prices, sending its shares down 1.5% in premarket trading.