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Neste divests its NAPCON technology to Lummus Technology

Neste has signed an agreement to sell its proprietary technology NAPCON to Lummus Technology. NAPCON covers solutions in the field of interactive operator training simulators and game-aided learning systems, real-time process optimization, AI based process predictors and real-time process information gathering, monitoring and analytics.

Japan to lower gasoline prices and implement energy subsidies

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the government will slash gasoline prices by 10 yen ($0.0713) per liter from May 22 as part of measures to curb rising energy prices.

Taiwan starts sustainable aviation fuel supply for domestic carriers

Taiwan supplied for the first time a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to refuel planes owned by three domestic carriers at several airports across the country, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said.

Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes

Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reprocessed in its new Olmeca refinery in early April, as infrastructure to transport the much-needed motor fuel across the country is not ready.

Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized two Tanzanian-flagged vessels allegedly carrying 1.5 MM liters of "smuggled fuel" in the Gulf

South Korea to implement smaller fuel tax cuts from May

Tax breaks will be extended until the end of June, with the rate adjusted to 10% for gasoline, from the current 15%, and that for diesel and liquefied petroleum gas butane to 15% from 23%.

ITT Goulds Pumps introduces 3430 large double suction pump line

ITT Inc.’s Goulds Pumps has launched its 3430 large double suction pump line, featuring a new design delivering significant advancements in cost, features and hydraulics to the market.

EIA: Distillate and jet fuel contribute to record U.S. petroleum product exports in 2024

In 2024, U.S. exports of total petroleum products increased to a record 6.6 MMbpd annual average, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Annual U.S. petroleum product exports increased by 495,000 bpd as U.S. exports of distillate fuel oil—typically sold as diesel—and jet fuel increased compared with 2023, while exports of total motor gasoline decreased.

TotalEnergies to shut Antwerp steam cracker at the end of 2027

French oil major TotalEnergies will shut its oldest steam cracker in Antwerp by the end of 2027, citing a "significant surplus of ethylene expected in Europe."

India's Reliance imported 17.3% more Russian oil in March vs. Feb.

India's Reliance Industries, operator of the world's biggest refining complex, imported about 532,700 bpd of Russian oil in March, up 17.3% from February.

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