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EIA: U.S. crude and fuel inventories climb, refining activity picks up
Crude inventories rose by 574,000 bbl to 427.5 MMbbl in the week ended November 28, the EIA said, compared with analysts' expectations in a poll for an 821,000-bbl draw.
U.S.: Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
Trump's action aims to undo one of Biden's signature climate moves as he sought to incentivize more electric vehicle purchases.
Valero plans CDU upgrades at Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) refinery in February
Among the improvements will be upgrades to processing of bottoms - heavy, gunky residual crude oil that is usually sent to the coker or used in asphalt.
Amber Energy plans to hold on to Citgo refineries after takeover
A Delaware court last week approved Amber's $5.9-B bid for Citgo's parent PDV Holding and ordered the sale of PDV's shares, wrapping up an auction aimed at compensating creditors for debt defaults and expropriations in Venezuela.
Amber Energy approved as acquirer of CITGO by U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Amber Energy – led by Chief Executive Officer Gregory Goff – is committed to partnering with CITGO team members to build on its historic foundation and further strengthen CITGO as a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of products vital to the U.S. economy.
Update: bp Olympic Pipeline begins restart process after completing repairs
The Olympic Pipeline moves refined petroleum products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from northern Washington to Oregon and consists of one 16-in. diameter pipeline and one 20-in. pipeline.
Update: bp's Olympic Pipeline shutdown hits airlines' fuel supply
The leak was first reported on November 11. bp restored one of the two pipelines east of Everett that had been shut to determine the source of some product discharge. The restored line was shut down again shortly afterward, halting refined product deliveries on the system.
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- Honeywell to supply integrated automation systems for flagship UK carbon capture projects 12/4
- Aduro Clean Technologies collaborates with ECOCE to advance plastics recycling in Mexico 12/4
- FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15: A reliable and compliant drop-in biofuel for inland shipping 12/4
- DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables target low-cost, carbon-negative SAF and green methanol 12/4
- AFPM: Revised fuel economy standards would put CAFE back on solid legal footing 12/4

