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Ukraine more than doubles bioethanol capacity

The ministry said 10 licensed bioethanol producers are operating in Ukraine and current production is 180,000 to 200,000 tons.

Gasoline, diesel exports from Belarus to Russia hit record high in June

According to the source-based information, gasoline supplies from Belarus to Russia by rail tripled last month from May to over 181,000 metric tons. Exports of diesel in June rose by 1.5 times to over 77,000 tons.

INERATEC and Zeopore accelerate next-generation hydrocracking for CO₂-neutral fuels and chemicals

Together, the two companies are committed to realize the rapid, low-risk scale-up of the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals.

INEOS and Recuro sign MoU to construct advanced recycling facility in Norway

Once commissioned, the plant will process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually, supporting the availability of recycled feedstocks needed to meet the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements.

Vietnam awards $1.49-B refinery upgrade contract to Chinese consortium

Under the 37-month contract, the consortium will raise the capacity of the refinery by 15.5% to 171,000 barrels per day.

Indian BPCL and Japan's Taiyo Oil buy U.S. crude via tenders

Asian refiners had reduced purchases of U.S. crude following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.

Digital Feature: Margin left on the table: The hidden cost of supply chain capability gaps in hydrocarbon processing—Part 2

Emerson releases next-generation portable ultrasonic flowmeters

The 631 series delivers flexible, precise and reliable measurement of liquids, gases and steam in a single platform across a wide range of demanding industrial and municipal applications without interrupting operations.

Oil refiners' Hormuz windfall may prove short-lived

Refining profitability is determined by two factors: the cost of crude oil and the price of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel produced from it. At the moment, both are moving in refiners' favor.

South Korea expands energy partnership with UAE's ADNOC

Both parties will seek to boost long-term crude supply to Korean refiners, improve joint coordination during emergency supply situations such as seeking alternative export routes, and advance cooperation on international joint crude stockpiling in South Korea.