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U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories rise, distillates fall
U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories rose while distillates fell last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
Another U.S. oil refinery to vanish with Lyondell Houston plant closing
Chemical maker LyondellBasell Industries on Friday detailed its long-announced plan to permanently shutter its 263,776-bpd Houston, Texas oil refinery in the first quarter of 2025.
U.S. renewable diesel production capacity posts largest monthly decline on record
U.S. renewable diesel production capacity declined in July by the most since the industry began its rapid expansion three years ago.
OCI Global completes $2.35-B sale of clean ammonia to Woodside
OCI Global announced the completion of the sale of 100% of its equity interests in its 1.1 MMtpy Clean Ammonia project under construction in Beaumont, Texas to Woodside Energy Group Ltd for $2.35 B.
Regulators approve Cerilon's $3.2-B GTL plant in North Dakota (U.S.)
North Dakota utility regulators have approved a $3.2-B gas-to-liquids plant project by Canadian company Cerilon, to be built near Trenton in Williams County. The plant will convert natural gas into higher-value products like diesel fuel and lubricants.
Digital Exclusive: Unlocking the power of hydrogen processing: Ensuring safety and driving profits
Harnessing the potential of hydrogen for energy generation requires a deep understanding of the associated safety considerations. When it comes to hydrogen processing, it’s important to examine hydrogen’s unique challenges and the innovative approaches that business leaders can adopt to ensure safety while driving profitability in the hydrogen processing industry.
Big U.S. oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
The three largest U.S. energy exploration companies paid more than $42 B to foreign governments last year, about eight times more than what they paid in the U.S.
Exxon director joins Elliott group seeking to acquire Citgo Petroleum
ExxonMobil board director Gregory Goff recently joined a newly formed Elliott Investment Management-backed company seeking to acquire control of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum.
Lyondell restarts Houston refinery's gasoline unit
Lyondell Basell Industries has restarted the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker unit (FCCU) at its 263,776-bpd Houston, Texas (U.S.) refinery on Thursday.
IATA announces Matchmaker platform for airlines and SAF suppliers
The U.S. International Air Transport Association (IATA) will create the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker to link airlines and SAF suppliers.

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