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Foundation Alloy debuts Molyclast—A new standard in high-performance refractory alloys
Foundation Alloy, the MIT spinout reinventing the metals industry, is announcing the launch of Molyclast, a new generation of high-performance molybdenum alloys created using the company's proprietary MetalsFIRST technology.
U.S. EPA approves biofuel waivers for small refiners, stirring concerns over demand
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved most of its backlog of requests by small oil refineries for biofuel law exemptions, raising concerns among biofuels advocates over a potential hit to demand.
bp's Whiting refinery (U.S.) continues to flare days after severe thunderstorm
bp's 440,000-bpd refinery in Whiting, Indiana, continued to flare after flooding disrupted its operations earlier this week, the company said.
U.S.: Indiana's bp refinery restarts after severe flooding
The facility aims to be back running at full rates by early next week. The refinery reported flaring due to flooding caused by a severe thunderstorm.
Trump administration to rule on biofuel exemption requests, delay reallocation decision
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to rule on Friday on a number of the 195 pending small refinery exemption requests that date back as far as 2016.
Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls
Chinese refineries have purchased 15 cargoes of Russian oil for October and November delivery as Indian demand for Moscow's exports falls away, two analysts and one trader said.
Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude
Indonesia plans to build a network of small modular refineries to process U.S. and domestic oil, aiming to reduce gasoline imports, but analysts warn the switch in strategy from large-scale refining facilities could prove uneconomical.
Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal
Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.
AFPM statement on path ahead for global plastic waste agreement
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Petrochemicals and Midstream Rob Benedict issued the following statement at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC- 5.2).
Shell: Norco, Louisiana (U.S.) refinery gasoline unit work to start on Friday
The overhaul was previously scheduled to begin on September 15 and last for about 50 days.
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