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Biden admin to delay SAF subsidy guidance until December

President Joe Biden's administration likely will delay until December a decision on whether to make it easier for SAF made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the White House's signature climate law.

Surveillance camera captures tower collapse at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility

A surveillance camera installed at a nearby business captured a tense moment when a tower crumbled during a fire incident at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility in Port Arthur.

ABB supports innovative bioplastics project as main electrical contractor for Avantium and Worley

Avantium is building a new plant that will support the transition to bio-based plastics to replace ones that rely on fossil-based raw materials.

Petrobras-Mubadala partnership may open door to refinery deal and biofuel partnership

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras remains eager to repurchase a refinery from Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala despite antitrust barriers, and a new biofuels partnership could open the door to future talks.

Bunker fuel market to convert to LNG in next 10 years

The global bunker fuel market is expected to convert substantially to LNG over the next 10 years.

Low U.S. heating oil stockpiles could cause winter sticker shocks

Americans could face a sticker shock with their heating bills this winter, especially if it is a chilly one, due to unusually low U.S. stockpiles of distillate fuels following OPEC+ crude supply cuts and higher demand from Europe.

Venezuela's August oil exports slump 38% as crude upgrading falls short

Venezuela's oil exports in August fell 38% from a three-year high in July as state-run oil company PDVSA struggled to keep its heavy crude upgraders in service, according to vessel monitoring data and internal company documents.

Oil holds breath ahead of OPEC+ supply cut expectations

Oil prices were stable amid expectations that major producers would keep supplies tight, as hopes grew for the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged to avoid dampening the U.S. economy.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking more than 1,150 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Ready to lead, launch and leverage: The Annual PerspECCtives Conference

Pulling together leaders in the engineering and construction management world, the ECC Annual PerspECCtives Conference convened in Florida on August 30, 2023.