Crude oil
Full output resumes at Norway's Mongstad oil refinery
Full output has resumed at the Mongstad oil refinery in Norway, operator Equinor said, following a partial outage on July 12 due to a lightning strike near the plant.
Iraq's massive Total oil deal heralds new revenue-sharing formula
Iraq secured its $27-B oil deal with France's TotalEnergies by offering quicker, less risky payback through greater revenue-sharing, a model it could replicate in the future to lure investors.
Vietnam approves $11.4-B plan to expand fuel storage capacity by 2030
Vietnam has approved a plan to expand its national fuel storage capacity by 2030, with investment of up to $11.4 B.
UN could start removing oil this week from decaying Yemen tanker
An operation to start removing some 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying tanker moored off Yemen's coast could start by the end of the week, the United Nations said.
A Case for Criteria that Simplify Process Vessel Lining Selection
Process vessels, also known as pressure vessels, deliver a critical function within oil and gas upstream operations. Subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, these vessels are used to process hydrocarbon mixtures to remove corrosive materials from oil before transport. Linings are frequently used to mitigate corrosion inside process vessels and extend their service lives and maintenance cycles.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign petroleum and petchem cooperation MoU
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the production, marketing and distribution of refined petroleum products and in petrochemicals production.
Riyadh, Tokyo to cooperate on energy security, recycled carbon fuels and ammonia
Saudi Arabia said it remains committed to securing oil supplies for Japan and will continue cooperating with Tokyo on clean hydrogen, ammonia and recycled carbon fuels.
Shell suspends loadings of Nigeria's Forcados crude oil
Shell has suspended loadings of Nigeria's Forcados crude oil due to a potential leak at the export terminal, a spokesperson for its local subsidiary, SPDC, said.
Oil supply disruptions boost prices
A series of oil supply disruptions across the globe has helped push Brent crude prices above $81 a barrel for the first time since April.
Russia sets plans for oil export cuts in August
Russian oil exports from western ports are set to fall by some 100,000-200,000 bpd next month from July levels.
- Essar launches hydrogen power plant at Stanlow refinery (U.K.) 7/16
- Trelleborg partners with Airbus on hydrogen-powered air travel 7/16
- Neste, Mitsubishi Corporation agree on strategic partnership to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics 7/16
- Vale, Komatsu and Cummins announce collaboration to develop dual-fuel large trucks, powered by ethanol and diesel 7/16
- Mexico–U.S. energy trade value fell in 2023 on lower fuel prices 7/16
- Belarus' Mozyr oil refinery restoring operations after outage due to storm 7/16
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