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Refining

Ex-oil traders win partial victory over BP in Canada refinery dispute

A team of former Wall Street oil traders have won a partial victory in their continuing legal dispute with oil major BP over how to properly run a remote eastern Canadian refinery.

Chemex Modular to expand Niger Delta refinery

Chemex Modular reached terms in principle with Niger Delta Petroleum Resources to expand it's existing refining capacity to 11 Mbpd.

Brazil Supreme Court overturns Odebrecht asset freeze

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge overturned an audit court ruling that froze the assets of industrial conglomerate Odebrecht due to alleged overcharging on a refinery built for state oil company Petrobras.

CITGO celebrates 90th Anniversary of Lemont Refinery

CITGO Petroleum Corp. is capping off the commemoration of the Lemont Refinery's 90th anniversary.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

This special installment of Global Project Data focuses on the global refining sector.

Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

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

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

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.

Unlock next-level hydrocracker flexibility in today’s turbulent markets

Shell Global Solutions International BV: Baric, J.
Hyundai Oilbank Daesan refinery: Kang, D.-H.
Grupa LOTOS Gdańsk refinery: Orzeszko, G.

As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.

Viewpoint: The politicalization of the SEC—A dangerous precedent

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM): Thompson, C.

The benefits of fossil fuels are undeniable.

Viewpoint: Improved design practices can aid environment, energy transitions

Axens: Sentenac, J.

During the first months of 2016, perspectives for a stabilizing oil market were being confirmed.