Refining
Iraq asks KRG to help pipe crude oil to Turkey
The Kurdistan Pipeline Company operates Iraqi Kurdistan's main oil pipeline, which transports crude from northern Iraq to a border connection point with the Iraq–Turkey pipeline.
Ukraine's motor fuel to contain at least 7% bioethanol from July
The new requirements do not apply to fuel supplied to the Ukrainian army, or to some high-octane petrol.
Brazil's Petrobras to auction 20 MM liters of diesel amid shortage reports
A spike in diesel prices is emerging as the first and most immediate threat to Brazil's farm sector from the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, raising costs for producers harvesting a record soybean crop and planting corn they cannot afford to delay.
IEA announces record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge
The IEA said the release had been backed unanimously by 32 member countries, the sixth such move it has made since its creation in the 1970s.
Chevron Lummus Global expands portfolio with Fischer-Tropsch liquids upgrading solutions
Previously licensed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc., these solutions deliver premium products such as Group III/III+ base oils, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and high-quality jet and diesel fuels with unmatched reliability, efficiency and consistently high performance.
Taiwan's Formosa Petchem issues force majeure as Iran war disrupts feedstock delivery
For refined fuel products such as diesel, jet fuel and gasoline, the company is still proceeding with its export deliveries for March and April, although there is likely to be no spot availability for April.
- Phillips 66 greenlights new gas plant and fractionator projects, advancing integrated wellhead-to-market strategy 5/18
- OXEA and Air Liquide renew syngas and hydrogen supply agreement for Oberhausen site 5/18
- BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia (U.S.) 5/18
- Aster and Puraglobe sign MoU to bring world-leading re-refining technology to Asia 5/18
- U.S. oil refiners finally profit from biofuels due to mandates, high fuel prices 5/18
- China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise 5/18

