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U.S. steps up heavy crude imports as Biden blasts profiteering

U.S. refiners last month imported the most heavy crude in nearly two years, customs data showed, as they cranked up motor fuel production and sought to replace sanctioned Russian oil.

Thailand agrees more support measures amid surging oil prices

Thailand's economic teams agreed to extend some support measures to reduce living costs for another three months, and sought cooperation from refineries to help boost the country's depleted oil fund amid rising energy prices.

U.S. energy chief to discuss record pump prices with refiners next week

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is expected to meet with refining executives on June 23 as tensions between the White House and the oil industry mount over soaring gasoline prices.

OMV's Schwechat oil refinery at 20% capacity after accident

OMV's 200,000 bpd Schwechat oil refinery is running at 20% capacity with repairs to fix a crude distillation unit set to take several weeks at least.

Mexico president says new Pemex refinery will reach full capacity in 2023

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday that a new refinery owned by state-run Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) will reach full operating capacity by next year, despite industry experts saying it will take until at least 2024.

Japan's Idemitsu to slash refinery capacity due to shrinking oil demand

Idemitsu Kosan plans to cut its capacity by 13% in less than two years as the ageing and shrinking population in Japan and the global shift to greener energy eats into household demand for petroleum.

Buyer interest in Exxon's Montana refinery rises with fuel margins

Record-high refining margins have renewed buyer interest in ExxonMobil Corp’s smallest oil refinery, a 61,500 bpd plant in Billings, Montana.

Clariant produces first commercial sunliquid cellulosic ethanol at new plant in Podari, Romania

Clariant announced that it has produced the first commercial cellulosic ethanol at its sunliquid production plant in Podari, Romania.

Oil prices slide on Beijing COVID warning, inflation concerns

Oil prices slipped more than $2 on Monday as a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in Beijing quelled hopes for a rapid pick-up in China's fuel demand, while worries about global inflation and economic growth further depressed the market.

Biden looking to address oil refinery capacity, White House adviser says

U.S. President Joe Biden is looking at ways to bring in more oil supplies amid rising energy costs, including working to address oil refinery capacity.