Diesel
Fire triggered by suspected fuel thieves kills four in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) -- A fire sparked by suspected fuel thieves killed four people and forced Mexico's state oil company Pemex to temporarily halt pumping operations along a pipeline in the country's violent eastern state of Veracruz, the company said on Saturday.
US judge approves Volkswagen 3.0 liter, Bosch diesel settlements
(Reuters) -- A federal judge on Thursday granted final approval on an agreement for Volkswagen AG to pay at least $1.22 B to fix or buy back 80,000 3.0-liter vehicles in the United States linked to the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating scandal.
EIA: Fuel economy improvements projected to reduce future gasoline use
Gasoline demand is a function of the fuel economy of the vehicle fleet and the total number of miles driven. Over time, fuel economy of the vehicle stock (those in use) changes as a result of market developments and changes in fuel economy standards for new vehicles. Additional complexities arise from changing vehicle designs and how vehicles are classified.
UN reports sharp drop in Cuban exports of refined oil products
HAVANA/HOUSTON (Reuters) -- Cuban exports of refined oil products fell about 97% between 2013 and 2016, according to a United Nations trade report released this week, reflecting falling supplies from its political ally Venezuela.
MAN Diesel expands Mitsui cooperation
MAN Diesel & Turbo has entered a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. that will intensify their existing, joint business activities. The agreement was signed by Takao Tanaka, President & CEO of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding and Dr. Uwe Lauber, CEO of MAN Diesel & Turbo.
Puma Energy opens Myanmar’s largest petroleum products terminal
YANGON, Myanmar -- Puma Energy Asia Sun, a JV between Puma Energy, the global mid and downstream energy company, and Asia Sun Energy (ASE), a local company experienced in logistics and trading in Myanmar, celebrated the opening of its petroleum products terminal at Thilawa port, southeast of Yangon.
Calif. Assemblyman Travis Allen files ballot initiative to repeal $52 B gas tax
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) filed an initiative to repeal the recently signed $52 B gas tax and move it to a vote of the California people in 2018.
Total and Erg get four bids for Italy petrol stations
MILAN (Reuters) -- Total and energy group Erg have received four bids for the Italian petrol station network they jointly own, three sources close to the matter said.
Mediterranean diesel diffs at 21-month high on tight supplies
LONDON (Reuters) -- A closed arbitrage from other regions and refinery shutdowns have tightened the Mediterranean diesel market driving cargo premiums to ICE gasoil futures to their highest since August 2015.
Mexico oil theft clash leaves at least 10 dead, including four soldiers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -- At least four soldiers and six suspected oil thieves died in a battle in the central Mexican state of Puebla, authorities said on Thursday, as the army launched a major operation against organized criminals who siphon fuel from pipelines.
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