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Indonesia's PGN to supply gas to Lotte Chemical petrochemical plant

Indonesia's state-controlled gas company Perusahaan Gas Negara said it would supply natural gas to a petrochemical plant operated by a unit of South Korea's Lotte Chemical Corp .

Petroperu close to boosting crude supply for Talara refinery, president says

Peru's state-owned energy firm Petroperu is negotiating with oil producers in the Americas and Asia to import about 63,000 bpd of crude for its newly modernized Talara refinery.

Neste decides to invest in liquefied waste plastic upgrading unit at its Porvoo refinery

Neste has made the final investment decision to commence construction of upgrading facilities for liquefied plastic waste at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. makes strategic investment in Ascension Clean Energy

MOL Clean Energy and Clean Hydrogen Works, LLC announce MCE as a Joint Venture shareholder in Ascension Clean Energy, a proposed world-scale, clean hydrogen-ammonia production and export facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Singapore May bunker sales hit over 5-year high as vessel arrivals spike

Monthly sales of marine fuel, also known as bunker fuel, hit over five-year highs at the world's largest refueling hub Singapore in May as vessel arrivals spiked amid firm container throughput, official data showed.

Bunge boosts oilseed dominance, renewable diesel potential with Viterra deal

Bunge's planned acquisition of Viterra would make the world's biggest oilseed crusher even more dominant and secure a larger role in the expanding renewable diesel industry, although it may face competition hurdles.

India soon to overtake China as largest oil demand driver

India will soon overtake China as the largest driver of global oil demand, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said.

U.S. crude inventories post surprise large build, fuel stocks rise

U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a surprise large build last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories gained more than expected.

China to become oil refining juggernaut, raising global risks

China is both the biggest driver of future demand for crude oil, and the biggest risk to global refining as it will continue to hold much of the world's spare capacity.

Cushing, OK chosen as new site for $5.6-B oil refinery project

El Campo-based Prairie Energy Partners has chosen Cushing, Oklahoma as the location for its proposed $5.6-B oil refinery project, despite property tax incentives offered by Victoria County officials in Texas.