Americas
US April oil exports top forecasts on Chinese demand
US crude oil exports rose more-than-expected last month, building on a record 4.5 million bpd in March, as Chinese refiners snapped up cargoes to meet rising fuel demand.
US government may delay decision on electric vehicles biofuel program
The U.S. government could delay a decision on giving EV manufacturers tradable credits under a renewable fuel scheme, due to concern about legal challenges to the plan.
Business Trends: In uncertain times, how can industry balance energy security, sustainability and affordability?
What happened in 2022 has challenged assumptions about the energy transition.
Crude prices up 2% on rising U.S. oil demand and lower output
Oil prices gained about 2% after U.S. data showed crude output was declining while fuel demand was growing.
US EPA to allow summer sales of gasoline with higher blend of ethanol
U.S. regulators are poised to allow summer sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol adding that an emergency waiver would be issued later.
US ethanol industry expands focus to lower-carbon aviation sector
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing such provisions are crucial to meeting U.S. climate goals.
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical demonstrates project for chemical recycling of polyamide 66 using microwave-based tech
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology.
Five Phillips 66 refineries capture AFPM safety awards
Five Phillips 66 refineries have been honored by the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers for outstanding safety performance in 2022.
Lummus and Citroniq sign letter of intent for green polypropylene projects
Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed a letter of intent for the development of Citroniq's green polypropylene projects in North America.
HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing, construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility
HIF Global announced receipt of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Air Quality Permit authorizing the construction and operation of the HIF Matagorda eFuels facility in Matagorda County, Texas.
- Dow Chemical, Innventure to collaborate on waste-to-value platform 12/19
- Technip Energies, LanzaTech awarded U.S. DOE funding for breakthrough CO2-to-ethylene technology 12/19
- Verde Clean Fuels receives $50-MM investment from Cottonmouth Ventures for the potential development of GTG plants in the Permian Basin (U.S.) 12/19
- India to surpass China as the top source of global oil consumption growth in 2024 and 2025 12/19
- Neste to supply SAF to Air New Zealand marking the airline’s largest purchase of SAF to date 12/19
- KazAzot to use KBR tech for Kazakhstan's first world-scale fertilizer complex 12/19
