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Olin Corporation lifts systemwide force majeure for chlor-alkali products
Olin Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of chemical products and ammunition, announced that it has lifted its systemwide force majeure on chlor-alkali products declared on July 10, 2024.
UCF researcher develops lotus-inspired tech to convert CO2 to fuels, chemicals
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher has developed a new technology that captures carbon dioxide and outputs useful fuels and chemicals.
EIA: U.S. Midwest refinery outages boost summer gasoline prices
A series of refinery outages in the U.S. Midwest caused regional gasoline prices to spike to more than 20% above the national average from July 22–August 5 during the high-demand summer driving season.
Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials lead the way in sustainable construction using bio-circular attributed materials
Buildings and the built environment account for nearly 40% of energy use in the U.S. Architects, builders and building owners know that energy efficiency is a critical component of a sustainable future. To that end, Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials (Carlisle) are collaborating to bring bio-circular products to the construction industry.
EIA: U.S. crude stocks, gasoline and distillate inventories fall
U.S. crude stocks, gasoline and distillate inventories fell in the week ending August 16, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
U.S. FAA awards nearly $300 MM to SAF projects and technologies
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that $291 MM in funding was awarded from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050.
U.S. West Coast refiners still waiting for TMX margin boost
Canada's expanded Trans Mountain (TMX) oil pipeline, which commenced commercial operations in May, so far has had little impact on crude costs at refineries on the U.S. West Coast.
California aims to tackle pump spikes by requiring gas reserves
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a plan on Thursday requiring oil refiners to maintain minimum reserves of gasoline in an effort to prevent price spikes.
U.S. biofuel output capacity rose last year on renewable diesel rush
Five new renewable diesel production plants opened last year, boosting U.S. output of the drop-in diesel substitute and other emerging biofuels by 44% to 282,000 bpd.
Chevron to pay $550-MM settlement to Richmond, California (U.S.)
Chevron Corp. is to pay the Richmond City Council $550 MM over 10 years in a settlement that saw it drop a proposed ballot on a new tax on the oil major's Richmond refinery.
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