Diesel
LiqTech receives supplier approval for water treatment system for WinGD dual-fuel engine
LiqTech International Inc., a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems, has received supplier approval for its water treatment system (WTS) for WinGD 2-stroke, dual-fuel engines in gas- and diesel- mode.
OMV Petrom starts construction of sustainable fuels unit at Petrobrazi Refinery
The new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) unit will have a production capacity of 250,000 tons of sustainable fuels per year, starting in 2028.
HF Sinclair posts bigger-than-expected loss as refining margins shrink
U.S. refiner HF Sinclair on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter, becoming the latest energy company to take a hit from weak refining margins and rising global capacity.
U.S. oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates
U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond.
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.
Brazil's Petrobras to raise diesel output by 120,000 bpd this year
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras expects to boost diesel output by some 120,000 bpd this year as it expands low-sulfur diesel production in some of its refineries.
CITGO launches strategic brand licensing program as part of fuels business
The CITGO brand is extending to five new geographic markets in the U.S. with the launch of a brand licensing program for qualified marketers and retailers.
Consumption of renewable diesel continues general growth trend on the U.S. West Coast
Renewable diesel is increasingly replacing petroleum diesel on the U.S. West Coast, where state-level policies are attracting new production capacity and shipments to the region.
Brazil to keep mandatory biodiesel blend at 14%
Brazil's national energy council has decided to keep the local mandatory biodiesel blend into diesel at 14% from March instead of raising it to 15% as previously expected.
Chevron to lay off up to 20% of global workforce
Chevron will lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026, the U.S. oil company said, as it seeks to cut costs, simplify its business and complete a major acquisition.
- BPCL and National Sugar Institute collaborate to advance sweet sorghum as a sustainable biofuel source 2/21
- Resynergi secures $18 MM to accelerate plastic recycling innovation 2/21
- LiqTech receives supplier approval for water treatment system for WinGD dual-fuel engine 2/21
- Japan's Eneos shuts 141,000-bpd Sakai CDU after a fire 2/21
- Russia's idle oil refining capacity estimated 82% up in February 2/21
- U.S. refiners mull switch to alternative lighter crudes amid Trump tariff fears 2/21
