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EIA: U.S. diesel demand for March hits 26-yr seasonal low
U.S. diesel demand fell to its lowest seasonal level in March since 1998, while crude oil output rose to a multi-month high, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Weak U.S. gasoline demand compounds pressure on oil ahead of OPEC+ meet
The U.S. gasoline market is flashing signs of weakness at the start of summer driving season, a time it generally picks up strongly, and analysts say this clouds the picture for oil demand ahead of the OPEC+ group policy meeting that kicked off this weekend.
Digital Feature: Can ships run on biofuel?
This article from ExxonMobil focuses on utilizing biofuels in the shipping sector.
LyondellBasell expands core PP business with 35% stake in NATPET from Alujain in Saudi Arabia
LyondellBasell and Alujain Corporation announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) by LYB from Alujain.
EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, fuel inventories climb as refining picks up
U.S. crude oil inventories decreased while fuel stockpiles rose last week, as refining activity jumped, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday.
U.S. refiners boosting fuel output past 90% of capacity for summer driving season
U.S. crude oil refiners aim to operate above 90% of their combined processing capacity for the remainder of the quarter after completing planned overhauls.
Lummus Technology launches new renewable dimethyl ether technology
Lummus Technology announced the commercial availability of CDDME, a new renewable dimethyl ether (DME) technology that is enhanced through catalytic distillation (CD).
Under new program, little to no ethanol will qualify for U.S. aviation fuel credit
Little to no ethanol will qualify for U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidies under a new pilot program by President Joe Biden's administration, which toughened climate requirements at the last minute.
Oil prices ease on US gasoline demand worries, economic data
Oil prices eased about 1% on worries over weak U.S. gasoline demand and economic data that could cause the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer.
ConocoPhillips to acquire Marathon Oil Corporation for $22.5 B
ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil Corporation announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $22.5 B.
- Essar launches hydrogen power plant at Stanlow refinery (U.K.) 7/16
- Neste, Mitsubishi Corporation agree on strategic partnership to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics 7/16
- Vale, Komatsu and Cummins announce collaboration to develop dual-fuel large trucks, powered by ethanol and diesel 7/16
- Tecnimont awarded green ammonia plant study in India 7/15
- Audi, bp team up with strategic sustainable fuels partnership for Formula 1 7/15
- Iowa biodiesel industry commends Rep. Hinson on letter to EPA 7/15
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- Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries
