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Citgo reports $25-MM loss in 2Q over unfavorable market conditions

U.S. oil refiner Citgo Petroleum on Thursday reported a net loss of $25 MM in 2Q following unfavorable market conditions and refinery maintenance and upgrades, compared with income of $410 MM in the quarter immediately prior.

ExxonMobil's Joliet, Illinois (U.S.), refinery restarts units, ramps up production

Exxon Mobil restarted select units at its 251,800-bpd in Joliet, Illinois, three weeks after it lost power following a storm.

Digital Feature: U.S. EPA’s new Chemical Accident Prevention rule takes effect: What to know

On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule amending its Risk Management Program regulations. Here is what facility owners need to know about this new regulation.

Diesel Direct and Saia Trucking partner to pilot renewable diesel in California

Diesel Direct, a recognized leader in innovative and sustainable fuel delivery solutions across the U.S., has begun a partnership with Saia Trucking.

Exxon's Joliet, Illinois (U.S.) refinery restarts units, ramps up production

ExxonMobil has restarted select units at its 251,800-bpd refinery in Joliet, Illinois, three weeks after it lost power following a storm.

U.S. DOE awards $41 MM for renewables-to-liquids/chemicals projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $41 MM for 14 projects to develop technologies, renewables-to-liquids, for harnessing renewable energy to produce liquids for sustainable fuels or chemicals.

Marathon to run refineries at 90% of combined capacity in Q3

U.S. crude oil refiner Marathon Petroleum plans to operate its 13 refineries at 90% of their combined 3 MMbpd capacity in the third quarter.

U.S. EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched investigations into the supply chains of at least two renewable fuel producers amid industry concerns that some may be using fraudulent feedstocks for biodiesel to secure lucrative government subsidies.

Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Suncor Energy on Tuesday, alleging that pollution from the company's Commerce City refinery in Colorado has resulted in long-lasting harm to surrounding communities.

U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024

In the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 bpd, approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.