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USW members vote to reject bp's ‘final’ offer to Whiting refinery workers

The U.S. United SteelWorkers (USW) union members voted on Thursday to overwhelmingly reject what energy giant bp called its "last, best, and final" contract proposal to those working at its Whiting refinery in Indiana (U.S.).

Update: Union agrees to U.S. refineries contract, averting nationwide strike

The agreement was negotiated between the union and leading U.S. refiner Marathon Petroleum on behalf of the refiners and chemical producers.

The Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards® 2025 winners honored at live Houston gala

Update: Nigeria oil union calls off strike after talks with Dangote Petroleum

The strike was called after the Dangote refinery—Africa's largest with a crude processing capacity of 650,000 bpd—dismissed more than 800 unionized staff.

Ecovyst announces agreement to sell its Advanced Materials & Catalyst segment to Technip Energies for $556 MM

75% of critical infrastructure organizations endorse ‘secure by operations’ strategy to defend against OT cyberattacks

Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol

New electrochemical system cuts waste, slashes emissions, and conserves energy while producing key chemical

U.S. United Steelworkers union sets proposals for next refinery worker contract

The current four-year contract covering 30,000 workers expires shortly after 12 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2026. The USW members work at refineries that account for over half of national crude oil processing capacity.

3t introduces landmark training to empower women in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector

3t, a global leader in training and blended learning for high-hazard industries, has unveiled a pioneering initiative to empower women in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.

Phillips 66's Los Angeles (U.S.) refinery layoffs to begin in December, sources say

Phillips 66 is expected to lay off most workers at its 139,000-barrel-per-day Los Angeles-area refinery in December.