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U.S.: Indiana's bp refinery restarts after severe flooding

The facility aims to be back running at full rates by early next week. The refinery reported flaring due to flooding caused by a severe thunderstorm.

Trump administration to rule on biofuel exemption requests, delay reallocation decision

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to rule on Friday on a number of the 195 pending small refinery exemption requests that date back as far as 2016.

Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls

Chinese refineries have purchased 15 cargoes of Russian oil for October and November delivery as Indian demand for Moscow's exports falls away, two analysts and one trader said.

Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude

Indonesia plans to build a network of small modular refineries to process U.S. and domestic oil, aiming to reduce gasoline imports, but analysts warn the switch in strategy from large-scale refining facilities could prove uneconomical.

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.

AFPM statement on path ahead for global plastic waste agreement

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Petrochemicals and Midstream Rob Benedict issued the following statement at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC- 5.2).

Shell: Norco, Louisiana (U.S.) refinery gasoline unit work to start on Friday

The overhaul was previously scheduled to begin on September 15 and last for about 50 days.

The API challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits

The mounting criticism puts the White House in the position of having to side with either farmers looking to prioritize domestic supply, or refiners seeking cheaper feedstock.

A refresher on Russia's commodities clout ahead of Trump-Putin talks

Prior to its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia was a leading exporter of crude oil, natural gas, coal, aluminum, nickel, steel, wheat and fertilizers - among other commodities - and the top supplier of energy products to Europe.

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