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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.
US crude, gasoline stocks build unexpectedly as refineries cut output
According to the US Energy Information Administration, US crude and gasoline inventories rose unexpectedly last week as refineries cut output.
Egypt plans to end fuel subsidies within three years
Egypt plans to end fuel subsidies within three years and is aiming to increase fuel prices to 65% of their actual cost during the 2016/17 fiscal year.
Flint Hills Resources to construct $20 M fuel terminal expansion
Flint Hills Resources will begin construction on a $20 M expansion of its Waupun, Wisconsin fuel terminal.
Industry Metrics
Asia refining margins fell despite strong regional demand.
Wholesale California gasoline prices plunge, consumers still pay up
Wholesale gasoline in California became the cheapest in the country this week, but that change has largely gone unseen at the pump, where consumers still pay the highest prices in the continental United States to fill up their cars.
- From corn fields to cargo ships, ethanol gains early traction as marine fuel 6/12
- Indonesia raises price of widely used fuel by 32%, adds to cost-of-living concerns 6/12
- Technip Energies, Safran, Airbus, Tereos to form green jet fuel venture in France 6/12
- Saipem awarded €900-MM gas compression plant project in Saudi Arabia 6/12
- Trans Mountain pipeline in Canada hits full capacity two years after upgrade 6/12
- MB Energy and Zaffra sign MoU to advance commercialization of eSAF in Europe 6/12
