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Plains oil pipeline partly shut down after rupture in East Los Angeles (U.S.), could disrupt supplies to refineries

Chevron introduces next-gen Techron in U.S. Chevron and Texaco gasolines

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has announced the introduction of next-generation Techron, a reformulated version of its proprietary gasoline additive designed to provide greater protection for engines from harmful deposits caused by lower quality fuels, supporting long-term engine performance.

Axens and XCF Global announce commercial collaboration for Vegan® technology

Energy Transfer withdraws air permit application for $1.8-B petrochemical complex in Texas

Phillips 66 greenlights new gas plant and fractionator projects, advancing integrated wellhead-to-market strategy

BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia (U.S.)

U.S. oil refiners finally profit from biofuels due to mandates, high fuel prices

While stronger demand for renewable fuels and favorable policy signals have encouraged refiners to churn out more products, it remains unclear whether this will prompt producers to commit capital to expanding production capacity after several ventures have failed to break into this market.

Update: U.S. House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The House on Wednesday approved the H.R. 1346 bill, or the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, by a vote of 218 to 203, which would allow fuel retailers to offer E15 year‑round, removing seasonal restrictions linked to smog concerns.

U.S. EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to wipe off millions of barrels of global oil supply every day the conflict drags on.

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears U.S. vote

Both sides are lobbying Congress, with representatives from the Renewable Fuels Association, the American Petroleum Institute, and the Small Refineries of America meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Monday and Tuesday.