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Damper subsidy to oil refiners in Russia set to decline 4.5% to $1.7 B in June

Damper payments, a form of subsidy to oil refineries, are set to decline by around 4.5% to 150 B roubles ($1.7 B) in Russia in June from May due to global gasoline price rises and a weaker rouble.

EIA: Increasing U.S. gasoline inventories are reducing gasoline prices

Weekly U.S. average gasoline prices have declined $0.19/gallon (gal) since the 2024 high on April 22, falling to $3.48/gal on July 1, $0.05/gal less than the price a year ago. Increasing gasoline inventories, relatively weak demand and oil prices below recent peaks are all contributing to falling gasoline prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Saving Scotland's only refinery a rare point of agreement in UK election race

Candidates from all of Scotland's major political parties competing in the UK general election are putting pressure on energy company Petroineos to delay the closure of Scotland's sole oil refinery at Grangemouth and save jobs.

Business Trends: Global Energy Talent Index: A detailed analysis on the petrochemicals industry’s workforce

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This article provides an overview of the global petrochemicals sector’s workforce, as well as how AI is reshaping job roles, skills, adoption, popularity and policy awareness across the industry, and anticipate the major risks and opportunities it presents.

Nigeria's Dangote refinery boosts gasoil exports to West African market

Nigeria's new Dangote oil refinery is increasing gasoil exports to West Africa, taking market share from European refiners.

Alberta says 2023/24 budget surplus smaller than forecast, cites refinery losses

Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta on Thursday said the 2023/24 budget surplus would be smaller than initially estimated, partly due to losses incurred by the Sturgeon refinery, which is joint-owned by the province.

Cepsa begins construction of the first chemical plant in Spain to produce the base for hydroalcoholic gels

Cepsa has begun construction on a new €75-MM, 80,000-tpy isopropyl alcohol plant in Spain.

New DNV survey highlights oil and gas sector paradox

The latest DNV survey, “The Paradox of Petroleum—How the oil and gas sector is transforming through uncertainty,” gathered insights from nearly 450 senior oil and gas professionals to examine rapidly evolving trends and the near-term outlook for the sector.

Russian oil and gas revenues set to rise by 50% y/y in June, refinery subsidies decrease

Russia's oil and gas revenue in June is set to rise by more than 50% year on year to $9.4 B, after a decrease in subsidies to refineries and reflecting the Russian economy's ability to limit the impact of sanctions.