Diesel
Small volumes of renewable diesel are now consumed on the U.S. East Coast
In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced on the East Coast, suppliers and local governments are procuring their supply from a combination of imports and interregional U.S. shipments.
U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise
U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
Singapore distillates stocks tick up for fifth week
Singapore's middle distillates inventories advanced for the fifth consecutive week to their highest in seven weeks, as persistent weakness in diesel/gasoil exports countered a jump in jet fuel/kerosene exports.
Improving ammonia production sustainability
While approximately 70% of ammonia production is used to make fertilizers, it is also identified as the largest carbon dioxide (CO2)-emitting chemical industry process. This article examines several novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the ammonia production process.
Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders
Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet rising demand from customers and regulators around the globe.
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
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.
Sinopec, Aramco start building $10-B petchem complex in China's Fujian province
Sinopec Corp and Saudi Aramco have started constructing a $10-B refinery and petrochemical complex in southeast China's Fujian province, marking another big investment in the country's recent wave of petrochemicals expansions.
India shaping up as refining hub, to rely on fossil fuels until 2040
India, the world's No.3 oil importer and consumer, is expected to rely on fossil fuels until at least 2040 and is positioning itself as a refining hub, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
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.
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