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GP Strategies awarded training contract for Kuwait clean fuels project

GP Strategies Corporation has entered into a multi- year agreement with Kuwait National Petroleum Company for training, documentation and competency development services to support Kuwait’s clean fuels project.

Platts proposes change in sulfur content in Asia gasoil benchmarks

Oil pricing agency Platts has begun consulting with traders this week on a change it has proposed in the sulfur content of its key gasoil benchmarks in Asia and the Middle East.

World Energy acquires Mississippi biodiesel production facility

World Energy has acquired Elevance Natchez Inc.’s biorefinery located on the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi.

Tesoro to acquire renewable technology company

Tesoro Corp. has agreed to acquire Virent, Inc., a renewable fuels and chemicals company, to support Virent's success in bringing biofuels technology to commercial scale.

Iran to raise shipments of cleaner diesel from 2017

Iran is aiming to increase export volumes of cleaner diesel from next year as its refineries are upgraded, even as it cuts its reliance on imports.

SABIC says China petrochemical project to cost $3-4 B

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. expects its coal-to-chemicals project in China with Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group to cost $3-4 B.

Viewpoint: The politicalization of the SEC—A dangerous precedent

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM): Thompson, C.

The benefits of fossil fuels are undeniable.

Prospective costs of the EPA’s proposed RMP chemical accident prevention requirements

Vinson & Elkins LLP: Wilkinson, G.  |  Pullins, T.  |  Snow, C.

On March 14, 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed revisions to its Risk Management Plan (RMP) facility safety program in the US Federal Register.

Wärtsilä to supply Finland LNG satellite terminal

Wärtsilä has signed a turnkey contract to supply a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal to be built in Raahe, Finland.

Germany outlines deal with EU on green levy for co-generation plants

Germany resolved a dispute with the EU so that German firms that generate power for their own consumption can remain exempt from a green energy surcharge.