http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/refinery-attacks-keep-european-fuel-prices-around-record-highs/ http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/shell-profit-more-than-doubles-to-98-b-second-highest-on-record-as-iran-war-lifts-prices/ http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/chinas-shifting-energy-mix-weakens-pillar-of-global-lng-growth/ http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/middle-east-crude-premiums-surge-asian-refiners-seeking-alternatives/ The attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis came after renewed U.S. and Iran strikes in the Middle East and shipping blockades on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz again choked oil shipments through that crucial waterway, slowing crude oil and fuel exports to Asia. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/johnson-matthey-completes-acquisition-of-cormetech/ Founded in 1989, Cormetech is a globally leading, high-growth U.S. manufacturer of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts serving over 400 long-standing customers. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/opinion-cutting-off-red-sea-oil-route-may-be-one-crisis-too-many/ Nearly two weeks into the renewed conflict between the United States and Iran, tensions in the Middle East rose sharply after the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Monday declared a blockade against Saudi vessels seeking to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/union-coalition-urges-investors-to-hold-bp-accountable-for-growing-risks-at-whiting-us-refinery/ During a global investor briefing, representatives of the three organizations outlined how bp's decision to lock out members of USW Local 7-1 while continuing to operate its largest refinery has created unnecessary operational, financial and reputational risks at a time of continued volatility in global energy markets. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/honeywell-technologies-completes-acquisition-of-johnson-matthey-s-catalyst-technologies-business/ Honeywell Technologies will now have a more comprehensive, end-to-end offering for customers across energy and process technologies, further enhanced by its existing automation and digital solutions. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/opinion-forget-crude-war-pushes-refiners-to-the-brink/ While crude supplies have partially recovered, the system that converts crude into fuels is still struggling after months of disruption from conflicts in Russia and the Middle East. http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/07/what-is-chinas-next-surprise-for-oil-markets-lower-imports-higher-fuel-exports/ China has a strong track record of lowering crude imports in response to higher prices and boosting arrivals when they decline.