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Russia ships rare naphtha and fuel oil cargoes to Indonesia

Russia exported rare naphtha and fuel oil cargoes to Indonesia in September as it expands the pool of buyers for its oil products.

Four new petroleum liquids pipelines have been completed in the U.S. since 2023

Since 2023, pipeline companies have completed four new petroleum liquids pipeline projects in the U.S.—three crude oil pipeline projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) project—according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.

Petrobras inks deal to supply Vale with fuel with renewable content

Petrobras has agreed to sell diesel with renewable content to Vale in a deal that might also include the supply of other low-carbon fuels going forward.

WinGD introduces LPG ‘pre-fit’ option for operators aiming for ammonia trade

Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG).

Asia spot diesel discounts narrow amid tightened supply

Northeast Asian refiners sold November-loading ultra low-sulfur diesel at the narrowest discounts since the start of the year as supply has tightened due to lower regional output.

China, Saudi Arabia top buyers of Russian fuel oil in September

China and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in September.

Colonial Oil Industries Marine Division achieves ISCC Plus and EU certifications

Colonial Oil Industries’ Marine division has received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certification from SCS Global Services. This certification recognizes Colonial’s commitment to sustainability and its ability to produce and trade sustainable biofuels.

Phillips 66 agrees to sell interest in Switzerland-based joint venture

Phillips 66 has announced that its subsidiary, Phillips 66 Ltd., has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 49% non-operated equity interest in Coop Mineraloel AG (CMA) to its Swiss joint venture partner.

Singapore marine fuel sales down for second month in Sept., though biofuels climb

Sales of marine bunker fuel at Singapore eased for a second consecutive month in September, though marine biofuel sales surged to a fresh record high.

Mexico's Pemex posts drop in oil production as Lopez Obrador exits

Crude output by Pemex fell in August as Mexico's national oil company failed to reduce fuel imports in line with company targets, while overall falling well short of the lofty energy trade goals of the country's outgoing president.