Refining
U.S. set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation council
The U.S. is expected to object this month to a recommendation at the UN aviation agency council that Washington says unfairly favors Brazilian corn farmers at the expense of U.S. producers in development of green jet fuel.
Petrobras signs $892 MM in contracts to complete RNEST Train 2 refinery expansion
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras announced on Monday it signed contracts worth approximately 4.9 billion reais ($892.3 MM) for the completion of a new refining unit at its RNEST refinery.
China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1)
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.
bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.)
bp's 250,000-bpd Cherry Point refinery has completed a major turnaround, the company said.
Japan's Eneos restarts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki CDU after unplanned shutdown
Japan's largest refiner, Eneos Corp, restarted the 77,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki refinery near Tokyo
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.
U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks
U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.
UPM and Nokian Tyres introduce first concept tire with UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers
UPM Biochemicals and Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tires, are set for an industry first with its concept tire partly based on UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF).
Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan
Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
