Refining
PhosAgro sets new agrochemical production and shipment records in January 2025
PhosAgro Group set a new record in terms of its monthly agrochemical production and shipment volumes in January 2025. For the first time in its history, the Group produced over 1 MMt of mineral fertilizers, feed phosphates and sodium tripolyphosphate.
Eneos, Mitsubishi to move ahead with SAF project at Japan's Wakayama
Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp., and trading house Mitsubishi Corp said on Friday they would move forward with front-end engineering design (FEED) for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at the Wakayama plant.
KBR selected by Madoqua to complete feasibility study/preliminary design of a green fuels terminal in Portugal
The facility will serve as a critical component of Madoqua’s green fuels corridor, linking Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany.
HF Sinclair posts bigger-than-expected loss as refining margins shrink
U.S. refiner HF Sinclair on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter, becoming the latest energy company to take a hit from weak refining margins and rising global capacity.
U.S. oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates
U.S. oil and biofuel groups banded together this week to urge the new Trump administration to increase volumes of renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel mix in 2026 and beyond.
Russia's Syzran oil refinery suspends operations following drone attack
Syzran oil refinery, operated by Russia's oil giant Rosneft, suspended oil processing on Wednesday due to a fire at the primary unit (CDU-6) following an attack by a Ukrainian drone.
Bangchak signs SAF supply deal with Shell
Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited announced that they have entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company. The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to be delivered to Shell.
Baseblue launches new bunker fuel supply service in Trinidad
Baseblue has launched a new bunker fuel supply service at Point Lisas Port, Trinidad. The service will provide vessels with reliable and efficient fuel options, eliminating logistical challenges and enhancing operational efficiency.
Preem partners with Imubit for closed-loop AI optimization at Lysekil refinery
Imubit, a global leader in closed-loop artificial intelligence optimization (AIO), and Preem, Sweden’s largest fuel company, have formed a partnership aimed at accelerating Preem’s sustainability journey through Imubit’s closed-loop AIO technology.
Xodus appointed to one of Japan’s first large-scale CCS projects
Global energy consultancy Xodus has secured a landmark contract to support the development of an advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Japan.
- China's Wanhua Chemical starts operation at new east China cracker 4/4
- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
