Americas
Rockwell Automation acquires Maverick Technologies
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has acquired leading systems integrator Maverick Technologies to expand domain knowledge and help deliver innovative control and information solutions to customers in industries such as oil and gas, chemical and food and beverage.
US Federal appeals court hears arguments over Dakota Access pipeline
Three federal appeals judges in Washington, DC, heard arguments over whether to stop work on a crude oil pipeline in parts of North Dakota where the Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes say the project will desecrate sacred land.
Iowa ethanol plant fire contained
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy has contained a fire that occurred in the ethanol load out portion of SIRE's ethanol plant October 7.
Ceremony marks start of CITGO Aruba refinery activities
Representatives of the government of Aruba and Citgo held a ceremony to mark the beginning of activities that will lead to the refurbishment and operation of the Aruba refinery that has been idle since 2012.
Braskem ex-CEO eyes plea bargain in Brazil corruption probe
A former chief executive of Braskem SA is working with investigators in Brazil to establish the petrochemical company's responsibility in a political graft scandal involving its shareholders.
Credit Suisse says US refinery margins rise in three of five regions
Refining margins rose in three of the five US regional petroleum districts in the week ended September 30, according to Credit Suisse.
US EPA files complaint regarding alleged Renewable Fuel Standard violations
The US EPA and the US Department of Justice filed a complaint against NGL Crude Logistics and Western Dubuque Biodiesel to address alleged violations of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Irving Oil performs $135 MM turnaround at Saint John refinery
Irving Oil began its 2016 fall turnaround project at its Saint John Refinery in late September.
Canada unveils carbon price, energy-producing provinces unhappy
Canada's federal government vowed to bring in a minimum price on carbon emissions by 2018.
EPA fines Eco Services Corp. for sulfur dioxide leak
The EPA has reached a settlement with Eco Services Operations Corp., located in Carson, Calif., for violations of federal laws related to a large release of 65,049 pounds of sulfur dioxide in 2013.
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- Neste, KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy collaborate for first delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to Singapore marine sector 1/8
- Neste, Bayer collaborate to develop novel vegetable oils for possible renewable fuels production 1/8
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, fuel inventories rise 1/8
- Sinopec's Zhenhai refinery says fire at crude unit has been put out 1/8
- U.S. Gulf Coast fuel oil imports hit record low as Latin America deliveries slow 1/8
