Gasoline
Upgrading the bottom of the barrel
In the past few decades, new technologies, including both carbon rejection methods and catalytic conversion methods, have emerged.
Composite ionic liquid alkylation technology gives high product yield and selectivity
Global sentiment has been moving toward a call to develop innovative technologies that address environmental preservation and limit the use of hazardous materials.
Industry Metrics
Record low temperatures in the eastern US strengthened the diesel market but extended the downward trend in refining margins.
EIA: Growing octane needs widen price spread between premium, regular gasoline
In late 2016, the difference between US average retail prices for premium and regular gasoline reached 50 cents/gal. This price spread has been generally expanding since 2000, and the rate at which the spread has grown has accelerated over the past 3 yr. Many factors on both the supply and demand sides are likely influencing this trend.
EIA: US gasoline prices increased in 2017
US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.41/gal in 2017, 27 cents/gal (13%) higher than in 2016, but two cents/gal less than in 2015.
Singapore fuel oil stocks drop despite shrinking exports
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Singapore weekly onshore fuel oil inventories fell 10%, or 2.462 MMbbl (about 367 Mt), to a two-week low of 22.728 MMbbl (3.392 MMt) in the week ended Jan. 3, data from International Enterprise (IE) Singapore showed on Thursday.
Gasoline prices unnerve Mexicans as election year begins
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Mexico's government on Wednesday denounced forecast price hikes by fuel retailers, saying increases were unjustified as it sought to allay public concern about high inflation at the start of a presidential election year.
Tanzania increases fuel prices due to rising crude costs
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) — Tanzania's energy regulator raised the maximum price for petrol, diesel and kerosene on Wednesday, citing rising international crude oil prices.
Saudi Arabia hikes gasoline prices
DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia was set to raise local gasoline prices on Monday, state news agency SPA reported.
Editorial Comment: Biofuels—A viable fuel source for the future?
This issue of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> focuses on the use of alternative feedstocks and biofuels. The goal of utilizing these technologies is to produce fuels and products that lower total carbon output/emissions, which is a major focus in decarbonizing economies around the world.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- 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
