Economics
Naphtha markets brace for margin squeeze amid supply glut in 2024
Global naphtha markets will likely suffer from lower profit margins in 2024 as refining and petrochemical capacity expansions in China and the Middle East outpace plastics demand growth globally.
Singapore's middle distillates stocks at over a year low on robust gasoil net exports
Singapore's middle distillates stocks dipped for the third consecutive week to hit a more-than-one-year low, of under 7 million barrels, due to robust net exports of gasoil/diesel.
India’s corn prices rise, exports fall after the government raised procurement price for ethanol
India's corn exports have almost ground to a halt since December due to a rally in local prices on strong demand from the poultry and ethanol industry, making shipments from the country more expensive than those from rivals.
INEOS polymer used to create world’s first sustainable gas pipeline
INEOS produced bio-based high-density polyethylene has been used to create the world’s first fully sustainable gas pipeline. Installed by French gas utility network operator, GRDF, the pipeline only uses the low carbon footprint polymer.
Chevron Lummus Global awarded new licensing contract for HPCL's integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit
Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced the award of a new licensing contract by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for the development of a grassroots integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit and a full catalyst reload of their existing lube oil upgrading program at the Mumbai Refinery in India.
Tecnimont awarded a FEED contract for a green ammonia plant in Norway
MAIRE announces that Tecnimont has been awarded a FEED contract by Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metals company, for a green ammonia plant to be located in the Nordgulen fjord in Norway.
Singapore's marine biofuel demand could double by 2025
Marine biofuel demand at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore could potentially double by 2025 to almost 1 MMt from 2023 levels as shippers seek to cut emissions.
Thailand orders traders to suspend diesel exports
Thailand has ordered traders to suspend diesel exports while Thai Oil Plc repairs its No. 3 crude distillation unit in Chonburi province.
Marine fuel sales fall at UAE's Fujairah in 2023, third largest bunker hub
Sales of marine fuel at the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah dropped by 7.1% in 2023, data showed, though the port retained its position as the world's third largest bunker hub.
Neste and partners wrap up E-Fuel research project, highlighting advancements in electrofuel development
Renewable hydrogen produced by green electricity and carbon capture and utilization play an important role in combating climate change.
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- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
