Refining

PSB Industries’ advanced line of specialty gas dryers for the oil and gas industry

These advanced dryers offer superior performance in purifying argon, helium, nitrogen and hydrogen gases, ensuring the highest levels of purity and efficiency for critical oil and gas operations.

AFPM statement on path ahead for global plastic waste agreement

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Petrochemicals and Midstream Rob Benedict issued the following statement at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC- 5.2).

Russian energy facilities targeted recently in drone attacks

Here is a summary of attacks in recent weeks on key energy sites in Russia, one of the world's biggest energy producers.

Sanctions-hit Indian refiner Nayara in talks with govt to sustain operations

Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy is talking to government authorities and partners to maintain operational stability of its 400,000-bpd refinery and fuel supplies despite EU sanctions hurting the supply chain.

The API challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits

The mounting criticism puts the White House in the position of having to side with either farmers looking to prioritize domestic supply, or refiners seeking cheaper feedstock.

A refresher on Russia's commodities clout ahead of Trump-Putin talks

Prior to its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia was a leading exporter of crude oil, natural gas, coal, aluminum, nickel, steel, wheat and fertilizers - among other commodities - and the top supplier of energy products to Europe.

Digital Exclusive: Safety, stability and standards in the oil and gas industry

China's ethylene capacity to hit 100 million tons by end-2028

China will add 40 million metric tons of ethylene capacity between 2025 and 2028, taking total capacity for the key plastic industry building block to 100 million tons by the end of the period, a Sinopec executive said on Thursday.

Idemitsu restarts Yokkaichi's No. 3 CDU on Aug 11 after maintenance

Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan restarted the 155,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Yokkaichi refinery in central Japan on August 11, following scheduled maintenance, a company spokesperson said.

Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical buys 1 MMbbls of oil from the U.S.

Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical has bought 1 MMbbls of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery, the country's first U.S. oil purchase in 2025.