http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/lummus-and-sumitomo-chemical-announce-commercial-availability-of-pmma-chemical-recycling-technology/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/exxonmobil-ceases-production-at-fife-ethylene-plant/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/vietnams-binh-son-refinery-signs-energy-mous-with-us-partners/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/european-oil-refinery-maintenance-to-rise-in-march/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/polands-gdansk-refinery-plans-cyclical-maintenance-from-month-end/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/chinas-nanshan-group-plans-100-000-bpd-refinery-in-indonesia/ Chinese firms have been looking to set up refineries in Southeast Asia, where fuel demand is growing steadily while China's domestic oil consumption peaks due to rapid electrification of the automotive fleet. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/indias-russian-oil-imports-down-in-january-amid-trade-talks-with-us/ On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India to cut tariffs to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/nigeria-s-dangote-refinery-to-begin-full-capacity-tests-in-february/ Africa's largest oil refinery began operations in 2024 and has been running at about 450,000 bpd–485,000 bpd during its startup phase amid difficulties securing sufficient local crude as it ramps up to full capacity. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/russias-diesel-exports-jump-19-in-january-mm/ Exports however were 4.6% below the level of January 2025 as maintenance, drone attacks and other factors affected output. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/us-authorizes-us-diluent-supply-to-venezuela-oil-sector/ Diluents are a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades.