Refining
UPM Biochemicals receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery
UPM Biochemicals announced that its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has achieved ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC™ chain-of-custody certifications.
Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air
Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 MMgal) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025.
MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan
The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.
Israel's Oil Refineries says pipelines, transmission lines in Haifa damaged in strikes by Iran
Israel's Oil Refineries said its pipelines and transmission lines in Haifa had been damaged by missile strikes by Iran
Russia says it struck oil refinery that supplies Ukrainian army with fuel
Russian forces carried out an overnight strike on the Kremenchuk oil refinery that supplies fuel to Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.
Aster Chemicals to increase Singapore refining capacity after acquiring splitter stake
Aster Chemicals and Energy intends to increase its crude processing capacity at its refining site in Singapore to more than 300,000 bpd, after buying a stake of more than 50% in a condensate splitter unit.
China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls
China's crude oil throughput declined by 1.8% in May from a year earlier to the lowest level since August, official data showed on Monday, as maintenance at both state-owned and independent refineries curbed operations.
Algeria launches $7-B investment plan to expand hydrocarbon processing
Algeria has allocated a $7-B investment portfolio for major industrial projects aimed at increasing the conversion rate of hydrocarbons into higher value-added products from 32% to 50% in the next 5 yr.
Decision on oil refiner Italiana Petroli's sale expected around end-June
Italiana Petroli, which is currently in talks with three suitors interested in buying the oil refiner, is expected to take a decision on the potential €3-B ($3.5 B) deal around the end of this month.
EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise as refining activity increases
U.S. crude stocks fell last week as refining activity picked up, driving gasoline and distillate inventories higher.

- INEOS to cease phenol production at German site, cites high European energy costs and CO2 tax policy 6/17
- UPM Biochemicals receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery 6/17
- Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air 6/17
- John Crane introduces versatile, next-generation dry gas sealing solution 6/17
- Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology 6/16
- MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan 6/16