Refining

South Korea enforces naphtha export ban amid Middle East supply disruptions

The move requires refiners to divert export volumes to the local market and give the government powers to order production and allocation of naphtha, a key petrochemical feedstock used in chips, autos, plastics and everyday goods.

Argentina allows up to 15% ethanol blend into gasoline after oil shock

Gasoline prices in the South American country rose more than 18% in March, according to analyst estimates, driven by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and have climbed more than 60% year‑on‑year.

Vyterra Renewables receives funding to advance its Nova Scotia low-carbon fuel oil project

Russia's vast Kirishi oil refinery halts operations after drone attacks

The stoppage is set to exacerbate Russia's oil supply challenges as around 40% of its crude oil exporting capacity has already been shut as a result of drone attacks, seizures of tankers and the Druzhba pipeline closure on the territory of Ukraine.

Residents and wildlife along Mexico's coast bear the brunt of Pemex oil spill

The fire was caused by oily water overflowing from inside the refinery onto a nearby road and was quickly ignited as a vehicle passed by, resulting in the deaths of five people.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan announce open season extension for Western Gateway refined products pipeline

Tecnimont awarded $50-MM rehab study contract for Guaracara refinery upgrade project

Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery has crude oil for uninterrupted operations until end of May

The refinery is 35.1% owned by Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co, 35.1% by Kuwait Petroleum, 25.1% by Vietnam's state oil firm Petrovietnam and 4.7% by Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

Valero prepares restart of Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) oil refinery after blast

No injuries were reported from the blast, triggered after process fluid was released on unit 243.

Philippine Airlines says jet fuel supplies secure despite Middle East conflict

In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, said the flag carrier has enough jet fuel supply for the next couple of months, with domestic fuel shipments secured to keep PAL operating until the end of June.