Gasoline
API: Moving point of obligation does not fix the RFS
API Downstream Group Director Frank Macchiarola reminded policymakers that the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate needs to be repealed or significantly reformed.
China fuel exports cast Q4 pall over global oil products
China's state oil refiners are readying to export more diesel and gasoline in coming months in an already saturated global market.
Platts proposes change in sulfur content in Asia gasoil benchmarks
Oil pricing agency Platts has begun consulting with traders this week on a change it has proposed in the sulfur content of its key gasoil benchmarks in Asia and the Middle East.
CITGO celebrates 90th Anniversary of Lemont Refinery
CITGO Petroleum Corp. is capping off the commemoration of the Lemont Refinery's 90th anniversary.
Industry Metrics
European refining margins rose as refineries completed maintenance and recovered from the negative impact of the France strikes.
Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 1
The outlook of an industry can change dramatically in a short period of time. This series will examine the global refining sector in depth—where it stands, and where it is going.
Editorial Comment: Refining overcapacity—will the trend continue?
In September 2015, the Editorial Comment centered on the theme of overcapacity.
Honeywell UOP introduces expanded range of hydrotreating catalysts
Honeywell UOP has expanded its portfolio of hydrotreating catalysts, which are used to remove impurities and contaminants from petroleum and other refining feedstocks to produce cleaner-burning gasoline and diesel that meet new global emissions regulations.
EIA: US crude oil, distillate stockpiles exceed expectations
US crude oil stockpiles and distillate inventories increased more rapidly than expected last week, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Mexico may liberalize gas prices in 2017
Mexico's government will propose that Congress bring forward one year the planned liberalization of gasoline prices.
- UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product 12/19
- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
- U.S. judge blocks Michigan from shutting down Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline 12/19
