Crude Processing

REFINERY CRUDE PROCUREMENTS
Orlen terminates Venezuelan oil contracts amid renewed US sanctions.
The Polish oil refiner Orlen has canceled its contracts for purchasing crude and oil products from Venezuela following the reinstatement of US sanctions, a decision underscored by significant financial losses and logistical challenges.
April 27, 2024
REFINERY CRUDE PROCUREMENTS
Operational and financial hurdles at Dangote refinery amid crude-import challenges.
Nigeria's ambitious Dangote Group refinery, a $20B project, has encountered significant logistical and financial issues that impede its operation.
April 27, 2024
REFINERY CRUDE PROCUREMENTS
Expansion of Trans Mountain Pipeline redefines Canadian oil distribution to US West Coast.
On the downside, this shift will erode the margins on what once was cheap Canadian crude oil for US refiners.
April 21, 2024
BIOCRUDES, PYROLYSIS OIL
Hyundai Oilbank launches new biodiesel facility amid expanding biofuel initiatives.
Hyundai Oilbank has officially commenced commercial operations at its new biodiesel production facility in Daesan, South Korea, as of Apr. 17.
April 21, 2024
BIOCRUDES, PYROLYSIS OIL
Fluor spearheads launch of renewable diesel facility in Canada.
2024-04-21
April 21, 2024
REFINERY CRUDE PROCUREMENTS
Shop around: Chinese independent refineries navigate crude-import dynamics amid shifting prices.
Chinese independent refineries, concentrated in Shandong province and Tianjin City, are strategically recalibrating their crude oil procurement strategies amid a dynamic market landscape.
April 13, 2024
BIOCRUDES, PYROLYSIS OIL
Surge in palm-oil exports and soybean-oil demand reflects agricultural trends.
March saw a notable decline in Malaysia's palm oil stocks, dropping by 7.3% to 1.78MM mt., despite a significant uptick in production, which rose by 11.9% to 1.41MM mt.
April 13, 2024
BIOCRUDES, PYROLYSIS OIL
Japan embraces coconuts as SAF feedstock.
The country is exploring the potential of coconuts as an alternative feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, highlighting a shift towards more sustainable biofuel options in the aviation industry.
April 13, 2024
REFINERY CRUDE PROCUREMENTS
ADNOC reduces Upper Zakum exports by diverting supply to local Ruwais refinery.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) refinery upgrade strategy and crude grade shift are expected to have an impact on global oil market dynamics.
April 06, 2024
BIOCRUDES, PYROLYSIS OIL
Repsol advances renewable fuel production with Cartagena plant
Spain's energy major Repsol SA has reached a significant milestone in the country's energy transition.
April 06, 2024
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