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Workers threaten 2-d strike at Neste oil refinery in Finland
Finland's Industrial Union said it planned two days of labor strike action at Neste's Porvoo oil refinery, likely shutting the plant's production unless the government agrees to change its proposed labor market reforms.
California county (U.S.) conducts surprise inspection at PBF's Martinez refinery
Health authorities in California's Contra Costa County said they had launched an unannounced inspection at PBF Energy's 156,400-bpd refinery in Martinez (U.S.).
Disruptions in Red Sea unlikely to have large effects on oil, LNG
The disruption to energy flows in the Red Sea is unlikely to have large effects on crude oil and LNG prices as vessel redirection opportunities imply that production should not be directly affected.
Guinean capital reels from deadly blast at oil terminal
Guineans should brace for power cuts, the government has warned, as the country grapples with the aftermath of a deadly explosion at an oil terminal in the capital Conakry that destroyed fuel tanks and forced hundreds to flee damaged homes.
Digital Feature: Building Industrial Confidence
In this article, we introduce the concept of Whole Person Competence Development (WPCD) and its significance in building a competent and fully enabled workforce. By adopting a holistic approach to employee development, organizations can foster deeper levels of engagement, satisfaction, and personalization across their workforce. The WPCD emphasizes the importance of engaging and leveraging a person's entire being so that they can bring the best of who they are to everything they do.
Fire breaks out at refinery in Iranian city of Isfahan
A fire at a crude oil distillation unit at a refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan injured four people.
Elon Musk says oil and gas should not be demonized
Oil and gas should not be demonized in the medium-term, Elon Musk, the founder of electric car maker Tesla, but he also said it was important to reduce carbon emissions to preserve the planet.
The Biden administration poised to deliver win for ethanol makers on SAF credits
The Biden administration is expected this week to recognize a soon-to-be-updated methodology favored by the ethanol industry in guidance to companies looking to claim tax credits for SAF.
CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery (U.S.) earns third Energy Star certification
For the third time in four years, the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR certification, distinguishing the plant as a leader in energy and environmental management in the petroleum industry.
Eight Texas (U.S.) chemical plant workers treated for toxic gas exposure
Eight people were taken to a hospital for treatment after a toxic gas leak at Altivia Chemicals' plant in La Porte, Texas.
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- MK-Polymer delivers ethylene-propylene rubber to JSC Kazenergokabel 2/20
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