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U.S. refiners scale back crude intake as fuel stocks swell
U.S. petroleum refiners have trimmed crude processing rates in response to a rise in fuel inventories and a decline in refining margins since the start of 2Q 2024.
U.S. economy to benefit from federal SAF incentives at Gevo’s planned Net-Zero 1 facility
Gevo Inc. has released a new report by Charles River Associates (CRA) demonstrating the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, including at Gevo’s planned Net-Zero 1 (NZ1) alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) SAF facility in South Dakota (U.S.).
DG Fuels selects Nebraska (U.S.) county for its first Midwest SAF plant
DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company, in cooperation with the Nebraska BioEconomy, has selected Phelps County, Nebraska, for its first Midwest production facility.
GlobalData: North America to dominate global renewable refinery capacity additions through 2028
Global consumption of renewable fuels produced in refineries is increasing due to environmental concerns about fossil fuels, technological advances and growing regulations on carbon emissions.
U.S. refiners trim 3Q output amid weaker margins, plant overhauls
U.S. crude oil refiners are trimming 3Q production plans, company executives said in recent earnings calls, as summer fuel demand ebbs and profit margins remain weak.
Citgo reports $25-MM loss in 2Q over unfavorable market conditions
U.S. oil refiner Citgo Petroleum on Thursday reported a net loss of $25 MM in 2Q following unfavorable market conditions and refinery maintenance and upgrades, compared with income of $410 MM in the quarter immediately prior.
ExxonMobil's Joliet, Illinois (U.S.), refinery restarts units, ramps up production
Exxon Mobil restarted select units at its 251,800-bpd in Joliet, Illinois, three weeks after it lost power following a storm.
Diesel Direct and Saia Trucking partner to pilot renewable diesel in California
Diesel Direct, a recognized leader in innovative and sustainable fuel delivery solutions across the U.S., has begun a partnership with Saia Trucking.
Exxon's Joliet, Illinois (U.S.) refinery restarts units, ramps up production
ExxonMobil has restarted select units at its 251,800-bpd refinery in Joliet, Illinois, three weeks after it lost power following a storm.
U.S. DOE awards $41 MM for renewables-to-liquids/chemicals projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $41 MM for 14 projects to develop technologies, renewables-to-liquids, for harnessing renewable energy to produce liquids for sustainable fuels or chemicals.
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