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ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027

ExxonMobil plans to invest more than $200 MM to expand its advanced recycling operations at its sites in Baytown and Beaumont, Texas (U.S.), as well as additional investments globally to reach recycling capacity of 1 Blbs/yr by 2027.

Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors

President-elect Donald Trump's support for the fossil fuel sector and climate skepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum.

U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments

U.S. waterborne gasoline imports fell in October to their lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, with European shipments to the U.S. Northeast hitting a record low and Asian cargoes more than halved from a year ago.

EIA: U.S. crude, gasoline inventories rise, distillates draw down

U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories last week rose more than forecast, while distillate stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected draw, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.

Update: U.S. says 13.5 tons of deadly gas released at Texas refinery in Oct. incident

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said on Wednesday that 27,000 pounds (13.5 tons) of deadly hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas were released at Pemex's Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Oct. 10, causing the deaths of two contract workers.

Celanese, Henkel collaborate to offer adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions

Henkel Corporation and Celanese Corporation will partner to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials. Henkel will utilize captured CO2 from Fairway Methanol's CCU project in Texas to produce water-based adhesives.

bp delays Whiting refinery (U.S.) restart from maintenance

bp has delayed the restart of a crude distillation unit and a coker at its 435,000-bpd Whiting, Indiana, refinery from maintenance.

North Dakota (U.S.) approves Summit Carbon pipeline permit

North Dakota regulators on Friday approved Summit Carbon Solutions' application for a permit to run a section of its carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline through the state and store the captured greenhouse gas (GHG) underground.

Digital Feature (sponsored): Refiner improves OT cyber risk measurement and management: A Case Study on achieving visibility into OT cybersecurity policy compliance

This case study details how a U.S.-based Fortune 50 petroleum refiner used PAS Cyber Integrity® to improve OT cybersecurity. By automating asset inventory and vulnerability assessments, the company reduced manual processes, enhanced visibility into cyber risks and improved safety-ultimately saving millions in program costs.

U.S. energy draws up a wish list for new Trump administration

With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump two months away from taking office and able to act on his campaign promises, energy executives are lining up to offer new proposals to the mix.