Americas
U.S. admin sets path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies
The Biden administration (U.S.) has unveiled guidance for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program, allowing corn-based ethanol to qualify if sourced from farms using climate-friendly techniques.
Mexico's Pemex exported 20,000 bpd of crude, fuel to Cuba in H2 2023
Mexico's state oil company Pemex exported about 20,000 bpd of crude and refined products to Cuba in H2 2023 through a company it owns.
INEOS completes purchase of LyondellBasell's EO&D facility in Bayport, Texas (U.S.)
INEOS Oxide and LyondellBasell completed the sale of LyondellBasell’s ethylene oxide and derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS.
Topsoe awarded contract to support FEED study for new low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
Topsoe will license its SynCOR Ammonia™ technology to CF Industries for a low-carbon ammonia project in Louisiana (U.S.).
U.S. Treasury Department issues new guidance for SAF tax incentives, boosting high-emitting crop-based biofuels
U.S. Treasury Department issues new guidance for SAF tax incentives, boosting high-emitting crop-based biofuels
Ineos shuts down Canadian unit for maintenance after chemical leak
INEOS confirmed in a statement that it had shut down the Sarnia plant for maintenance and to address an unspecified mechanical issue and did not address the extent or cause of the chemical release.
India receives fuel oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt
A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot discharged fuel oil at a western Indian port indicating a resumption in the use of SCF vessels to supply Moscow's key market after a brief halt.
Biden administration (U.S.) to release SAF tax credit model
The Biden administration (U.S.) is expected to release a climate model for its SAF subsidy program, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,200 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry.
Vitol to charter supertankers from U.S. to Nigeria's Dangote refinery
Commodities trader Vitol has agreed to charter two supertankers to deliver crude oil to Nigeria's giant Dangote refinery from the U.S. in May, according to a shipping source and fixtures data.
- Holland America starts pilot tests using renewable fuels on cruise liner 5/3
- U.S. admin sets path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies 5/3
- Ryazan refinery (Russia) hit by drone strike 5/3
- Novatek's new Ust-Luga condensate unit set for June testing 5/3
- Thiozen pilot successfully produces zero-emission H2 from sour gas waste streams 5/3
- Mexico's Pemex exported 20,000 bpd of crude, fuel to Cuba in H2 2023 5/3
