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As U.S. Permian crude turns lighter, it risks losing favor with refiners
Companies drilling for the crude that turned the U.S. into the world's top oil producer face an unexpected dilemma: their West Texas Midland crude is getting lighter, which could make it less appealing to some refiners.
Alfa Laval breaks ground on new U.S. facility
Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products, has officially broken ground on a game-changing 324,000-ft2 facility today in the County Line Commerce industrial park.
Gulf Energy Information's WGLC celebrates 20 years
Gulf Energy Information (Gulf) is proud to host the 20th annual Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC), taking place November 19-20, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis, Houston, Texas.
Montana Renewables receives $1.44-B conditional commitment for renewable fuels and biomass energy facility
Calumet Inc. has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has awarded a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.44 B to fund the construction and expansion of a renewable fuels facility owned by Montana Renewables LLC (MRL).
Ohmium announces collaboration with SwitcH2 BV and BW Offshore for floating green ammonia plant
Ohmium International announced that it signed a term sheet with SwitcH2 BV, a renewable energy joint venture with partners such as BW Offshore, a leading provider of offshore production solutions.
Phillips 66 hit with $604.9-MM U.S. verdict in fuel trade-secrets case
Energy company Phillips 66 owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 MM in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities.
U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023
Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the U.S. during 2023, reaching 24 Bgal/yr at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in a category the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) calls “renewable diesel and other biofuels.”
Southwest Airlines enters SAF deal with Valero
Southwest Airlines has entered into a deal with a unit of Valero Energy for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Chicago Midway International Airport.
U.S. offers conditional loan guarantees worth $3 B for two SAF projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved conditional loan guarantee commitments totaling nearly $3 B for two sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects.
Phillips 66 provides notice of its plan to cease operations at Los Angeles-area refinery
Phillips 66 announced plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will work with the state of California to supply fuel markets and meet ongoing consumer demand.

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