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Update: bp's Whiting refinery workers prepare for potential strike as union talks falter

The union had said bp proposed workplace changes, including cutting more than 200 union jobs in operations, maintenance and environmental safety as well as stripping away some workplace protections.

Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by U.S. tariffs

The sources said high-level Mexican officials have been talking to U.S. counterparts in order to gain clarity on the scope of the tariff threat outlined by President Donald Trump in an executive order and see whether there was a way to deliver the much-needed fuel.

Baker Hughes to provide downstream chemicals for Marathon Petroleum refineries, becoming preferred provider across North America

Vietnam's Binh Son refinery signs energy MoUs with U.S. partners

India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with U.S.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India to cut tariffs to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.

U.S. authorizes U.S. diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector

Diluents are a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades.

Indian refiners await government advice on Russian oil import halt

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that included halting oil purchases from Russia, but without details on how and when such purchases by India would end.

Venezuela oil exports rise sharply in January under U.S. control

Venezuelan oil exports rose to some 800,000 bpd in January, from 498,000 bpd in December, after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro and the ending of an oil blockade which has let traders carry most exports, shipping data showed.

bp's Whiting refinery union workers reject contract extension

China's teapots buy Iranian oil to replace Venezuelan supply

Venezuelan shipments to China have fallen sharply since mid-December after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a blockade on sanctioned ships, part of a campaign against President Nicolas Maduro which culminated in his capture by U.S. forces on January 3.