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AFPM: ‘Baffling’ final RFS will break cost records. In fact, it already is

The 2026–2027 RFS Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) finalized by the EPA are the largest in history and the mandate is projected to be the most expensive.

OCI Global completes handover of Beaumont New Ammonia to Woodside

OCI Global has announced that the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in Beaumont, Texas, has successfully completed performance testing and has now been formally handed over to Woodside, including the transfer of the operations team.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan announce open season extension for Western Gateway refined products pipeline

Valero prepares restart of Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) oil refinery after blast

No injuries were reported from the blast, triggered after process fluid was released on unit 243.

Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion

ABB extends automation and electrical scope for Rio Grande LNG Trains 4 and 5

Building on its role in Phase 1, ABB will deploy an automation platform that supports safe, efficient and reliable operations as the plant moves toward its full production capacity of up to 30 metric MMtpy.

HWI officially opens state-of-the-art Fulton (U.S.) lightweight monolithics facility

The greenfield investment increases HWI’s lightweight monolithics production capacity and reinforces its commitment to reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions for customers across the Americas.

ANDRITZ to supply refining technology for cellulosic ethanol pilot plant in the U.S.

Jones Act: U.S. waives shipping regulation to ease fuel, fertilizer deliveries

Under the Jones Act, goods shipped between U.S. ports must be carried on vessels that are U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and mostly U.S.-owned. Maritime industry unions support the requirement, which sharply limits the number of tankers available for domestic shipments.

Vance, Wright to meet with U.S. oil trade group, acknowledges 'rough road ahead' on gas prices

The U.S. has already announced plans to release crude oil from the nation's emergency stockpile to reduce energy prices, and on Wednesday said it would issue a 60-day waiver to U.S. shipping regulations ease fuel deliveries to the nation's ports.