http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/update-union-agrees-to-us-refineries-contract-averting-nationwide-strike/ The agreement was negotiated between the union and leading U.S. refiner Marathon Petroleum on behalf of the refiners and chemical producers. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/indian-refiners-avoid-russian-oil-in-push-for-us-trade-deal/ The U.S. and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March that would lower tariffs and deepen economic cooperation. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/phillips-66-to-lay-off-workers-as-los-angeles-us-refinery-shuts-down/ Phillips 66 will lay off a total of 277 workers as it winds down operations at its 139,000-barrel-per-day Los Angeles-area refinery ahead of closure. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/update-bps-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. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/mexico-seeking-way-to-send-fuel-to-cuba-without-being-hit-by-us-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. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/baker-hughes-to-provide-downstream-chemicals-for-marathon-petroleum-refineries-becoming-preferred-provider-across-north-america/ http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/vietnams-binh-son-refinery-signs-energy-mous-with-us-partners/ http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/indias-russian-oil-imports-down-in-january-amid-trade-talks-with-us/ 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. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/us-authorizes-us-diluent-supply-to-venezuela-oil-sector/ Diluents are a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades. http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/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.