Refining

The evolving role of SAF in aviation’s energy transition

Repsol plans to boost jet fuel output as Iran war disrupts global supply

The company expects to produce between 560,000 and 570,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) in 2026, which could increase, depending on improvement in Venezuela.

Venezuela's PDVSA controlling fire at Cardon refinery's cracker

Power outages and fires are frequent at PDVSA's deteriorated refineries, which typically work at a fraction of capacity.

Digitalizing chemistry-driven quality management for intelligent operations—Part 1

Independent linear programming analysis is key to refinery strategic planning in an increasingly dynamic marketplace

Knowing valve position when it matters most

Build resilient safety cultures: A competence-based approach for high-hazard industries

Indian refiners' March crude processing slips 1.8% from a year earlier

India's Russian oil imports in March surged to a record 2.25 MMbpd, and are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new U.S. waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month, traders said last week.

Sinopec refinery utilization drops, but chemical exports rise due to Iran war

Sinopec, the world's biggest refiner by capacity, cut refinery utilization rates between January and March by 7.6% on an annualized basis to average at around 83%.

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery running gasoline unit at 75% capacity

The gasoline unit not running at full capacity could spell trouble for the local market, as fuel prices have reached record-high levels and risen 65% at the pump from the impact of war in the Middle East.