Refining
Rosneft, Pertamina to sign framework deal on Indonesian refinery
Indonesia's Pertamina currently has 1 MMbpd in refining capacity, which it plans to raise to 2.3 MMbpd through upgrades and additional plants.
Nigerian union proceeds with fuel protest strike
The government hopes lifting costly fuel subsidies, causing prices to rise by up to two thirds at the pumps, will help alleviate the worst crisis in decades in Africa's biggest economy.
Analyst: Rising gasoline use in India drives global oil demand growth
Provided India's economy continues to grow, and fuel prices remain moderate, India's thirst for gasoline will be the most important source of oil demand growth over the next few years.
Argentina looks to stop light crude imports, boost domestic refining
Increased refining of domestic light crudes and further investment in the oil sector keep country rolling toward energy independence.
Climate laws could mean higher refining costs
Curbing increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions remains a key requirement, and challenge, for global oil refiners and gas producers.
ExxonMobil to expand distillates output at Altona refinery in Australia
ExxonMobil Corp. plans to add 10 Mbpd of diesel and jet fuel production capacity at its refinery in Melbourne, Australia.
Pemex could give up majority stakes in refineries
Pemex's CFO says the company is seeking partners to operate its money-losing refineries and plans to "dilute" its ownership in the plants.
US refiners seek alternatives to Canada oil sands crude
The widespread regional fire is putting a big dent in imports from Canada, and while there are other plentiful sources, they will take time to move to the US Midwest.
IEA: Oil outlook brightens as output disruptions erode surplus
Demand growth, which is unchanged since April, remains at about 1.2 MMbpd, with India, China and Russia helping support demand.
Worker killed in accident at Komsomolsk refinery of Russia’s Rosneft
The worker was from a contractor firm working on the site, Rosneft said in a statement. The accident occurred during tests at a pipeline which was undergoing maintenance works.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
