Central America
Mexico's Pemex prioritizes refining as it diverts heavy oil away from Gulf
Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to continue diverting barrels of heavy crude away from U.S. Gulf Coast refiners as its new Olmeca refinery ramps up processing.
Key U.S. energy data trends to track as tariffs kick in
Energy product traders, utilities, investors and business executives are among those scrambling to assess the likely impact of new steep tariffs on the United States' largest trade partners, which kicked in on Tuesday.
Nextchem to provide technology for Pacifico Mexinol's ultra-low carbon methanol plant (Mexico)
When it initiates operation in 2028, Pacifico Mexinol's facility is expected to be the largest single ultra-low carbon methanol facility in the world, producing approximately 350,000 tpy of green methanol and 1.8 MMtpy of blue methanol from natural gas with carbon capture.
U.S. refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears
Top U.S. refiners are poised to seek alternative sources for heavy, sour crudes, including running more domestic grades, as they await clarity around U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on imports from the nation's top crude suppliers Canada and Mexico.
Baseblue launches new bunker fuel supply service in Trinidad
Baseblue has launched a new bunker fuel supply service at Point Lisas Port, Trinidad. The service will provide vessels with reliable and efficient fuel options, eliminating logistical challenges and enhancing operational efficiency.
U.S. refiner Delek could run more light sweet oil if tariffs bite, CEO says
U.S. refiner Delek has the option to run more light, sweet crude oil if it is economical to do so, CEO Avigal Soreq said on Thursday, amid tariff uncertainty threatening supplies of heavy sour grades from Canada and Mexico.
Analysis: Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners
U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil imports will offer European and Asian refineries a competitive advantage against their U.S. rivals, analysts and market participants said.
U.S. Gulf Coast fuel oil imports hit record low as Latin America deliveries slow
Fuel oil deliveries into America's largest refining hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast fell to a record low in December, according to data from ship tracker Kpler, as Latin American supplies dried up.
Mexico's oil and gas output drops to lowest level all year in November
Mexico's production of liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas in November fell to the lowest levels recorded all year and was well below last year's averages.
Global diesel prices to rely on refinery closures for support in 2025
The global diesel market will likely find price support in 2025 from the closure of about 1% of refining capacity, traders and analysts said, offsetting current weakness and structural downward pressure as the world shifts to cleaner fuels.

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- INEOS Enterprises completes the sale of INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7 B 3/31
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