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EIA: U.S. crude and fuel stockpiles fall last week as exports rise
U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday as crude exports rose.
NOVA Chemicals receives FDA LNO for plastic films mechanical recycling process at Indiana (U.S.) facility
NOVA Chemicals Corp. announced that it has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming the capability of its mechanical recycling process in Connersville, Indiana, to produce post-consumer recycled linear, low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) material that is suitable for broad food-contact applications.
Phillips 66 refining margins tighten on TMX expansion startup
U.S. refiner Phillips 66 said on Tuesday its margins have tightened after the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline project in Canada started up in May.
ONEOK acquires Gulf Coast NGL pipeline system from Easton Energy
ONEOK Inc. has completed its acquisition of a system of natural gas liquids (NGL) pipelines from Easton Energy for approximately $280 MM.
U.S. oil refining capacity rises for second year in a row, reaching > 18.3 MMbpd
U.S. crude oil refining capacity rose 1.5% to 18.38 MMbpd this year, a government report showed on Friday as a major new expansion in Texas boosted capacity.
Solugen secures conditional commitment for $214-MM loan guarantee, bolstering U.S. leadership in green manufacturing, domestic chemical production
Solugen has secured a conditional commitment for a $213.6-MM loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). This financing will support the construction of the Bioforge Marshall facility in Southwest Minnesota, reinforcing the U.S. as a pioneer in sustainable chemical manufacturing.
Crude quality issues on TMX pipe may hamper flows from Canada to U.S. West Coast refiners
U.S. oil refiners and West Coast traders are flagging concerns about the quality of crude shipped on the newly completed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX), warning that high vapor pressure and acidity limits could deter purchases of Canadian heavy barrels.
Toxic gas in Louisiana (U.S.) air far exceeds safe EPA levels
The toxic gas ethylene oxide (EtO) is detectable in southeastern Louisiana at levels a thousand times higher than what is considered safe.
Red Sea ships attacks push 47% more crude oil, fuels, refined products around Africa
Global crude oil and oil products shipments taking the long route between Asia, the Middle East and the West are up 47% since attacks began on vessels using the shorter Red Sea route.
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- BASF is expanding its portfolio of raw materials for the production of concrete superplasticizers for the construction industry in the European market 5/13
- The Kassø eMethanol facility is inaugurated in Aabenraa, Denmark 5/13
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