Economics
Russian farm minister says fuel shortages threaten harvest and sowing
Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said that fuel shortages threaten to disrupt autumn harvesting and sowing and urged a suspension of petroleum product exports, Interfax news agency reported.
India's August fuel consumption perks up on strong manufacturing
India's fuel consumption in August inched up from a 10-month low as strong factory activity in the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer offset the usual monsoon lull.
Biden admin to delay SAF subsidy guidance until December
President Joe Biden's administration likely will delay until December a decision on whether to make it easier for SAF made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the White House's signature climate law.
INEOS and SINOPEC sign second joint venture to produce ABS in China
INEOS and SINOPEC signed a shareholder agreement for the formation of a 50:50 joint venture to build a new 300 ktpa ABS plant in Tianjin.
ABB supports innovative bioplastics project as main electrical contractor for Avantium and Worley
Avantium is building a new plant that will support the transition to bio-based plastics to replace ones that rely on fossil-based raw materials.
Petrobras-Mubadala partnership may open door to refinery deal and biofuel partnership
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras remains eager to repurchase a refinery from Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala despite antitrust barriers, and a new biofuels partnership could open the door to future talks.
APPEC-OMV starts up biofuels plant at Schwechat refinery
Austria's OMV started up a new biofuels plant at its Schwechat refinery two weeks ago.
Bunker fuel market to convert to LNG in next 10 years
The global bunker fuel market is expected to convert substantially to LNG over the next 10 years.
Russia extends oil exports cuts of 300,000 bpd until year-end
Russia will extend its voluntary reduction in oil exports by 300,000 bpd until the end of the year "to maintain stability and balance" on oil markets.
Saudi Arabia extends voluntary oil output cut of 1 MM bpd to end in 2023
Saudi Arabia will extend its voluntary oil output cut of 1 million bpd for another three months until the end of December 2023.
- Transition Industries signs agreements for the Pacifico Mexinol Project, an ultra-low carbon chemical production facility 7/3
- Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights 7/3
- EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways to help reduce carbon emissions 7/3
- Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth 7/3
- MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals 7/3
- BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fueled vessels 7/3
