http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/russias-lukoil-restoring-cracker-at-norsi-refinery-gasoline-output-rising/ Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil is restoring operations of its catalytic cracker complex, ramping up gasoline output after the unit's breakdown on Nov. 13. U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/us-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. Singapore middle distillates stocks rise for fourth week to six-week high http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/singapore-middle-distillates-stocks-rise-for-fourth-week-to-six-week-high/ Singapore's middle distillates inventories rose for the fourth straight week to a six-week peak as net exports of jet fuel slid further while those of diesel climbed. EIA: U.S. crude, gasoline inventories rise, distillates draw down http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/eia-us-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. CB&I ships Viva Energy Modules from its Thailand fabrication facility http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/cbi-ships-viva-energy-modules-from-its-thailand-fabrication-facility/ CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, has shipped three out of five process assembly unit (PAU) modules for Viva Energy Australia. US refiner margins to stabilize next year as plant closures cut supply http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/us-refiner-margins-to-stabilize-next-year-as-plant-closures-cut-supply/ U.S. refiner margins for gasoline and diesel will be relatively unchanged next year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said, signaling relief for fuel producers who saw profits slump sharply since 2022 on slowing demand growth. Germany blocks oil firms from using past emissions credits to support biofuel industry http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/germany-blocks-oil-firms-from-using-past-emissions-credits-to-support-biofuel-industry/ The German cabinet approved reforms to restrict oil companies from carrying excess emissions reductions credits forward, in a step aimed at boosting the biofuel industry that was hit by a quick drop in carbon prices in recent years. U.S. renewable fuel credits rally to multi-month highs http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/us-renewable-fuel-credits-rally-to-multi-month-highs/ U.S. renewable fuel credits rose to multi-month highs on increased demand from refiners trying to comply with mandates and higher prices for soyoil. Reformer of Venezuela's second-largest refinery halted for repairs http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/reformer-of-venezuelas-second-largest-refinery-halted-for-repairs/ The naphtha reformer of Venezuela's second-largest refinery, the 310,000-bpd Cardon, has been halted for maintenance and repairs following an equipment malfunction last week. Indonesia proposes increase in biodiesel mix to 50% in 2028 http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/11/indonesia-proposes-increase-in-biodiesel-mix-to-50-in-2028/ Indonesia's government is proposing to increase the mandatory blend of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel to 50% in 2028, up from the present amount of 35%.