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US fuel exports recover after Harvey, offering buyers respite
LONDON/HOUSTON (Reuters) — Fuel exports from the US Gulf Coast have surged as refineries recover from weeks of disruptions due to Hurricane Harvey, offering respite to buyers in Latin America and Europe.
EPA mulls counting ethanol exports against mandates
(Reuters) — The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a change to US biofuels policy that would allow exports of ethanol to count toward the country’s annual biofuels volumes mandates, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Matrix Global plan US sweet crude storage contract amid export growth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Matrix Global Holdings is planning to start up an oil storage futures contract for low-sulfur crude oil that will enable companies to build up supplies for export cargoes, as Asia looks for more crude imports from the United States.
Total says expects Port Arthur, Texas refinery output to return soon
HOUSTON (Reuters) — Total SA expects production soon from its 225,500-bpd Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, which has been shut since an Aug. 30 power outage during Tropical Storm Harvey, a company spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Monroe Energy sees delays unloading supertanker of W.African crude
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Monroe Energy, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, ran out of crude oil at its 185,000-bpd Trainer, Pennsylvania, refinery after delays in unloading a supertanker called C. Innovator, according to a source familiar with the company's operations and Reuters shipping data.
For desperate Puerto Ricans, fuel a precious commodity
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO/NEW YORK (Reuters) — Puerto Rico resident Marangelly Garcia waited eight hours for diesel to fuel her family’s generator on Monday, but the supply ran out before she got to the front of the line.
American Midstream begins crude deliveries into Dakota Access pipeline
HOUSTON — American Midstream Partners, LP announced it has commenced deliveries from the Partnership’s 40,000 bpd Bakken crude oil gathering system near Watford City, ND into the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
CB&I wins Phillips 66 storage terminal expansion contract in Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract by Phillips 66 to increase storage capacity at Phillips 66's liquid products terminal in Nederland, Texas.
Argentina to suspend price controls on domestic fuel next month
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — The government of Argentina is planning to suspend a price-setting system for domestic fuel sales next month thanks to the recent rise in global oil prices, the country’s energy and mining minister said Monday.
Minnesota public hearings begin for Enbridge's $6.5 B oil pipe expansion
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Regulatory hearings for Enbridge Inc's $6.5 B Line 3 crude oil pipeline upgrade will begin on Tuesday in the US state of Minnesota, which presents the last hurdle for the biggest project by North America's top pipeline operator.
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