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Colonial may open key US gasoline line by Saturday after blast

A major gasoline pipeline that is a crucial supply source for the US East Coast could reopen as early as Saturday after an explosion in Alabama killed one worker and injured five others.

What every manager should know about hazardous waste management

Wood Group: Shah, G. C.

Improper management of hazardous waste can pose serious legal and regulatory liabilities to a company.

Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

US margins fell due to the slowing of domestic gasoline demand, as the driving season ended amid high inventories.

Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 3

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its series on the global refining industry. This series provides a detailed outlook on the state of the global refining sector, active and new project developments, and an overview of major refining trends in each region. Part 3 provides an overview of the refining sectors of Canada, Latin America and the US.

Editorial Comment: Unintended regulatory consequences: Lessons learned

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Over my 40-yr professional career in the oil and gas processing, refining and petrochemical industries, I have seen many well-intended government regulations completely backfire, cause irrational responses or get lip service.

Explosion, fire in Alabama on gasoline pipeline kills one

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines on Monday after an explosion and fire in Shelby, Alabama, killing a worker and sending five to the hospital.

Phillips 66 expects Dakota Access permit to be granted

US refiner Phillips 66 expects a permit will be granted to build an oil pipeline under the Missouri River near Native American land in North Dakota.

Canada's Cenovus says would consider refinery acquisitions

Canadian oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy Inc said it would consider refinery acquisitions, provided the opportunity offered good value and was easily accessible for Canadian crude.

HollyFrontier to acquire Suncor Energy's Petro-Canada lubricants business

HollyFrontier has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Suncor Energy's Petro-Canada Lubricants business.

ExxonMobil begins production at Port Allen aviation lubricants plant

The 90,000 square foot facility is part of a $200-MM investment to expand ExxonMobil’s integrated chemical and lubricants complex in Baton Rouge, which is already one of the largest petrochemical hubs in the world.