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Shorting the short: Investors bet against Icahn's oil refiner after biofuel trade
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Investors have built up a large short position in investor Carl Icahn’s oil refining company, CVR Energy, in the past three months, according to Reuters data, as evidence mounts that the company’s gamble on the biofuels market is going sour.
Exxon mulls Beaumont refinery crude unit addition
HOUSTON (Reuters) — ExxonMobil Corp is considering expanding light crude processing capacity at its Beaumont, Texas, refinery with the addition of a third crude distillation unit, a company spokeswoman said.
Schneider Electric, Claroty partner to address safety, cybersecurity challenges
NEW YORK — Claroty, in Operational Technology (OT) network protection, and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced that they are partnering to address safety and cybersecurity challenges for the world's industrial infrastructure.
Brazil likely to create ethanol import quota, tax imports above it
SAO PAULO (Reuters) — The Brazilian government is likely to adopt a quota system for ethanol imports, allowing 600 MM liters into the country per year free of tax and imposing a 20% tariff on volumes in excess of that quota, cane industry group Unica said on Monday.
Keystone XL pipeline fate in balance as Nebraska opens hearings
LINCOLN, Neb. (Reuters) — Nebraska regulators opened a final hearing on TransCanada Corp’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline on Monday, a week-long proceeding that marks the last big hurdle for the long-delayed project after President Donald Trump approved it in March.
California rolls out new refinery regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State agencies today announced final approval of new regulations to strengthen workplace and environmental safety at oil refineries across the state. The regulations take effect Oct. 1.
Higher-cost crude could squeeze margins at US refiners
HOUSTON (Reuters) — US refiners could face a continued squeeze on profit margins in the months ahead as dwindling supplies of heavy crude from Venezuela and elsewhere are leading several to switch to higher-priced but easier-to-refine light, sweet crude.
EIA: Seasonality of US distillate consumption, stock levels declining
Changes in demand trends, trade patterns, and fuel specifications have significantly reduced the role of traditional seasonal factors in driving US distillate markets. Historically, distillate use in the United States was highly seasonal because of its use as a home heating fuel. In recent years, use of distillate as a heating fuel has decreased significantly, while its use as a transport fuel has remained relatively flat.
Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit, Valero sign contracts for liquid fuels projects in Mexico
SAN DIEGO — Sempra Energy announced that its Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova), signed long-term contracts with a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp. for the storage capacity of the liquid fuels marine terminal to be constructed in Veracruz and two inland storage facilities to be constructed in Puebla and Mexico City.
Ryder to provide fuel management solutions for Hydrotex’s clean diesel program
MIAMI — Ryder System, Inc., a commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation and supply chain solutions company, announced that Ryder, through its Ryder Fuel Services division, has been selected as a preferred fuel services partner for Hydrotex, a manufacturer of high-performance lubricants, fuel improvers and advanced filtration solutions.
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