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Argentina's YPF profit up 41% in 2Q as demand grows at home, abroad

Argentina's state oil firm YPF has reported that its net profit climbed nearly 41% in 2Q, beating analyst expectations as domestic demand for diesel grew and oil exports rose.

Citgo reports $25-MM loss in 2Q over unfavorable market conditions

U.S. oil refiner Citgo Petroleum on Thursday reported a net loss of $25 MM in 2Q following unfavorable market conditions and refinery maintenance and upgrades, compared with income of $410 MM in the quarter immediately prior.

India's Reliance in crude-for-naphtha swap deal with Venezuela

India's Reliance Industries plans to use naphtha supplies as partial payment for crude purchases from Venezuela after the refiner obtained a U.S. approval last month to resume oil trade with the sanctioned producer, three sources aware of the contract terms said.

Digital Feature: U.S. EPA’s new Chemical Accident Prevention rule takes effect: What to know

On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule amending its Risk Management Program regulations. Here is what facility owners need to know about this new regulation.

Canada's Suncor Q2 report shows increased refinery throughput and refined product sales

So far Suncor is tracking above the high end of its forecasts for 2024 oil production, refining throughout and refined product sales, Kruger told analysts on an earnings call.

U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024

In the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 bpd, approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.

Mexico's new oil refinery to cover 20% of fuel needs in weeks, president says

Production at a new refinery owned and operated by Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex will meet a fifth of the country's motor fuel needs within two weeks, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.

Brazil's JBS supplies animal waste for production of sustainable aviation fuel

Brazilian meatpacker is supplying animal waste from its operations abroad for the production of renewable aviation fuels and is studying a similar initiative in Brazil through the Friboi brand.

United is first airline to purchase SAF for O'Hare Int'l airport (Chicago, U.S.)

United Airlines will purchase 1 MMgal of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste for use at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. 

EIA: U.S. refining capacity increased in 2023 with expansions and existing facilities

U.S. refining capacity increased in 2023 for the second time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. EIA’s annual Refinery Capacity Report. U.S. operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity totaled 18.4 MMbpd at the start of 2024, a 2% increase compared with the start of 2023.