Americas
Poland refiner buys another crude oil shipment from Gulf Coast
WARSAW (Reuters) — Poland’s second-largest oil refiner Grupa Lotos has bought a second crude oil shipment from the United States as part of a plan to reduce its reliance on Russian oil supplies, it said on Wednesday.
US confirms duties on Argentine, Indonesian biofuel
CHICAGO (Reuters) — The US International Trade Commission (ITC) on Tuesday made a final finding that biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia harm US producers, ensuring that anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties remain in effect for at least 5 yr.
Andeavor undeterred by Washington state panel's rail-terminal snub
HOUSTON (Reuters) — Independent US refiner Andeavor said on Tuesday it will not abandon a push to build a Pacific Coast rail-to-marine terminal despite a Washington state panel's recommendation against the project.
Oil edges further above $62, helped by expected fall in US stocks
LONDON (Reuters) — Oil edged further above $62/bbl on Tuesday, supported by strong demand, expectations of a drop in US crude inventories and an OPEC-led deal to extend oil output cuts.
Tri Delta transit to use Neste biodiesel
Tri Delta Transit, an Eastern Contra Costa County Transit Authority in California, has switched their entire fleet of transit buses from operating on petroleum diesel to using only Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
Kinder Morgan warns pipeline expansion could be further delayed
VANCOUVER/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd said on Monday the start-up of its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion could be delayed past September 2020 if it is unable to get more clarity around permitting and the judicial process by early next year.
Exxon climate-change probe goes to Massachusetts top court
BOSTON (Reuters) — ExxonMobil Corp will urge Massachusetts' top court on Tuesday to allow it to avoid handing over records to the state's attorney general amid a probe into whether the oil company misled investors and consumers about its knowledge of climate change.
Oil eases 1% on profit-taking as US output eyed
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Oil fell more than 1% on Monday on profit-taking as the market eyed signs of rising US production, though prices remained close to recent 2-yr highs thanks to last week's decision by OPEC and other producers to extend output cuts.
US judge orders oil-spill response plan for Dakota Access Pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A federal judge ordered Energy Transfer Partners LP to coordinate with local tribes and the Army Corps of Engineers to create an oil-spill response plan for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline by next April, a decision he said will allow oil to keep flowing and prevent spills.
Shell Midstream Partners to acquire additional assets from Shell
HOUSTON — Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire from wholly owned subsidiaries of Shell a 100% interest in five products terminals and partial interest in two Gulf of Mexico corridor pipelines and in two strategic onshore pipelines for $825 MM.
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