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Colonial may open key US gasoline line by Saturday after blast

A major gasoline pipeline that is a crucial supply source for the US East Coast could reopen as early as Saturday after an explosion in Alabama killed one worker and injured five others.

Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

US margins fell due to the slowing of domestic gasoline demand, as the driving season ended amid high inventories.

Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 3

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its series on the global refining industry. This series provides a detailed outlook on the state of the global refining sector, active and new project developments, and an overview of major refining trends in each region. Part 3 provides an overview of the refining sectors of Canada, Latin America and the US.

Explosion, fire in Alabama on gasoline pipeline kills one

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines on Monday after an explosion and fire in Shelby, Alabama, killing a worker and sending five to the hospital.

HollyFrontier in the lead to acquire Petro-Canada lubricants

US oil refiner HollyFrontier Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire Suncor Energy Inc.'s Petro-Canada lubricants division for a little over $1 B.

US gasoline glut disappears as refiners tweak production

The US gasoline glut, which dominated discussions about the outlook for crude and fuel markets during the spring and early summer, quietly evaporated during August and September.

BP to set up fuel stations in India, challenge state refiners

Global oil major BP plans to open up to 3,500 fuel stations in India, becoming the second overseas firm drawn to rising demand for gasoil and gasoline in the world's fastest growing major economy.

Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

US gasoline demand contributed to falling inventories. Operational problems at several refineries and the potential impact of a tropical storm strengthened margins.

Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 2

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its series on the global refining industry.

Viewpoint: New challenges demand innovative solutions

Honeywell UOP: Liebert, R.

As the industry works through the most volatile conditions in more than a generation, refiners are facing several challenges that will define the industry in the next decade.