Refining

LyondellBasell optimizes refinery middle distillates production across multiple units with dynamic optimization application

Innovations

AFPM: Will the ‘26-‘27 RFS ‘unleash’ affordable, reliable energy?

The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to finalize the largest and most expensive Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandate in history. This would significantly increase costs for American refiners and consumers.

India's ONGC to keep buying Russian oil if prices economical

Indian explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation said its refining units will continue to buy Russian oil if available at economical prices.

Europe distillates-diesel profit margins hold steady

Amaggi, Inpasa partner to build new corn ethanol plants in Brazil

Ethanol producer Inpasa and Brazilian grain processor and exporter Amaggi have agreed to form a joint venture to build at least three corn-based ethanol plants in Mato Grosso, Brazil's top grain producing state

Indian automakers say ethanol fuel hurts mileage but is safe, as motorists complain

India's roll-out of fuel blended with 20% ethanol will hurt a vehicle's mileage by 2%-4% but is safe to use, a lobby group representing the country's automakers said, aiming to assuage motorists' concerns in the world's third-largest car market.

Orlen signs 1-yr deal with Equinor for supply of 15% oil it uses

Under the 1-yr contract, oil will be delivered from the Norwegian port of Mongstad starting next month. Shipments may be directed to refineries in Poland as well as to Lithuania and the Czech Republic.

Novatek partially resumed processing at Ust-Luga complex

One of the three units at the complex was relaunched at full capacity on August 26.

Phillips 66 to begin winding down Los Angeles-area refinery next week

Phillips 66 announced last year that it would close the facility and begin winding down operations by October 2025.