Refining

Cemvita and Radix to advance circular SAF feedstock plant in Brazil

Cemvita’s proprietary biomanufacturing platform converts crude glycerin into a versatile bio-oil that can be upgraded into high-value, drop-in feedstocks, including co-processing in existing refineries and/or hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA)-based SAF, expanding both the feedstock base and the decarbonization potential of the fuel value chain.

Vietnam's Binh Son refinery signs energy MoUs with U.S. partners

European oil refinery maintenance to rise in March

Poland's Gdansk refinery plans cyclical maintenance from month-end

China's Nanshan Group plans 100,000-bpd refinery in Indonesia

Chinese firms have been looking to set up refineries in Southeast Asia, where fuel demand is growing steadily while China's domestic oil consumption peaks due to rapid electrification of the automotive fleet.

India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with U.S.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India to cut tariffs to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to begin full‑capacity tests in February

Africa's largest oil refinery began operations in 2024 and has been running at about 450,000 bpd–485,000 bpd during its startup phase amid difficulties securing sufficient local crude as it ramps up to full capacity.

Russia's diesel exports jump 19% in January m/m

Exports however were 4.6% below the level of January 2025 as maintenance, drone attacks and other factors affected output.

U.S. authorizes U.S. diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector

Diluents are a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades.

Brazil on track for ethanol production jump in 2026

Healthy ethanol prices, expansion of corn ethanol plants and an expected large sugarcane crop will lead to a jump this year in output of the biofuel in Brazil.