Americas
Refiners on track to spend record on US clean fuel standards
Major refiners like Valero Energy Corp. are on track to pay record amounts this year for credits to comply with US renewable fuel rules, a trend that hurts profits and has some looking to export more to avoid the cost.
API launches new RFS advocacy campaign focused on consumers
API launched a new multi-faceted Renewable Fuel Standard advocacy campaign focused on how higher ethanol mandates can hurt consumers.
Meridian Energy Group selects Vepica USA, to undertake engineering definition of Davis refinery
Meridian Energy Group has finalized its selection of Vepica USA, Inc. to perform the engineering definition for the Davis refinery.
LyondellBasell 's Houston refinery returns to normal operations
LyondellBasell Industries returned its Houston refinery to normal operations Wednesday, one day after a power interruption on a unit cut production in half.
Evonik increases capacity of sodium methylate plant in Mobile, Alabama
The company has increased capacity to 72,000 metric tons per year through operational excellence, as well as infrastructure investments.
Welspun receives $47 M order for Diamond Pipeline
Diamond Pipeline LLC, a joint venture between Plains All American Pipeline and Valero, has submitted an order for more than $47 M in coated 20-inch pipe to Welspun in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Eni reaches deal with Exxon on Mozambique gas project
Italian oil firm Eni has wrapped up long-running talks to sell a multi-billion dollar stake in its planned Mozambique LNG development to Exxon Mobil.
Honeywell's Envergent rapid thermal processing technology to be used in new renewable fuels facility in Quebec
Cote Nord project to produce 10 M gallons/year of renewable fuels from forest residuals.
Worker injured by electric shock at Marathon's Galveston Bay refinery
A contract worker was injured by an electric shock on Sunday while working on a coking unit at Marathon Petroleum Corp's Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City, Texas.
Braskem to start talks with US authorities over corruption accusations
Braskem SA will start talks with US authorities over accusations of corruption linked to a massive graft investigation in Brazil.

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- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3