Economics
Idemitsu, Showa Shell chiefs met to confirm merger plan
Idemitsu is considering acquiring a smaller stake in Showa Shell than planned to counter efforts by its founding family to block a merger of the two oil refiners.
Braskem to start talks with US authorities over corruption accusations
Braskem SA will start talks with US authorities over accusations of corruption linked to a massive graft investigation in Brazil.
As US crude wobbles near $40, new oil rally in doubt
Oversupply, refining cutbacks and a breakdown in the oil/dollar trade may spell an end to this year's rally.
Refiner HollyFrontier doesn't see output cuts despite weak margins
HollyFrontier does not expect to cut production of refined products, contrasting comments made by its rivals.
Concerns grow over Idemitsu family’s attempt to block Showa Shell acquisition
Shares in both companies decline on fears that acquisition plans may be blocked.
Column: Why is oil market rebalancing taking so long?
Rebalancing the oil market is proving a long and frustrating process.
Oil edges up after slide, but glut still weighs
Oil edged higher Wednesday after hitting its lowest since April the previous day, supported by an industry report showing a fall in US inventories and a weaker dollar.
Irving Oil confirms agreement in place to acquire Whitegate refinery in Ireland
Irving Oil reached an agreement with Phillips 66 to acquire its Whitegate refinery located near Cork, Ireland.
Idemitsu family, in fight with management, buys Showa Shell shares to block acquisition
The founding family of Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co. bought a stake in Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, in a bid to block Idemitsu management's billion-dollar plan to take over the rival oil refiner.
Delta's refinery sacrifices profits for lower fuel cost
Delta Air Lines Inc. is flooding the New York market with jet fuel from its refinery, sacrificing refining profits in order to lower the carrier’s fuel costs.
- Malaysia plans to produce sustainable jet fuel in 2027 11/27
- ADNOC launches $80-B low-carbon energy and chemicals investment company 11/27
- Chevron sees California's fuel inventory law raising prices for customers 11/27
- Clariant’s MegaMax™ catalysts to power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project 11/27
- easyJet, Renavia and WFS sign MoU for long-term supply of SAF 11/27
- Cyclyx to invest in second Cyclyx Circularity Center 11/27
