Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russia’s Kirishi Oil Refinery

One of Russia’s largest oil refineries, the Kirishi facility in the Leningrad region, was hit by Ukrainian drones over the weekend, sparking a fire and highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of Moscow’s […]

Canada Weighs Dropping Oil Emissions Cap in Shift Toward “Climate Competitiveness Strategy”

Canada’s federal government is considering abandoning its planned cap on oil and gas emissions as part of a new climate policy, according to sources familiar with ongoing discussions. Talks between […]

Global Oil Output to Hit Record 105.8 Million Barrels per Day in 2025, Says IEA

Global oil production is set to reach 105.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, marking an increase of 2.7 million bpd, according to the latest forecast from the International Energy […]

Valero Launches Major Overhaul at Memphis Refinery’s FCCU to Boost Fuel Output

Valero Energy Corp. has begun a significant maintenance program at its 180,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Memphis, Tennessee, with a focus on upgrading key gasoline-producing units, according to industry sources. The refinery’s […]

From Diesel to Biofuels: How Hydrotreating Catalysts Are Powering Sustainable Refining

The global Hydrotreating Catalysts Market is entering a new growth phase, driven by technological innovation and rising demand for cleaner fuels. Valued at US$ 1.28 billion in 2023, the market is forecast to […]

Southeast Asia Poised to Become Europe’s Next Biofuel Powerhouse, Says Petronas

Southeast Asia is rapidly positioning itself as a major biofuel exporter, with surplus production expected to flow into Europe, according to Petronas. Speaking at the APPEC conference in Singapore, Ahmad […]

Bahrain’s Bapco Nears Completion of Sitra Refinery Expansion, Eyes Heavier Crude and LNG Growth

Bapco Energies, Bahrain’s state-owned oil and gas company, is in the final stages of commissioning its Sitra refinery expansion, with operations expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. The upgrade […]

HMEL to Expand Bathinda Refinery Capacity by December 2025

HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) is set to boost the processing capacity of its Bathinda refinery in Punjab by December 2025. The refinery’s capacity will rise from the current 226,000 barrels […]

Refinery-State Senators Push Back Against Trump’s Renewable Fuel Obligation Shift

U.S. refinery-state senators are moving to block President Donald Trump from altering renewable fuel obligations that could shift costs from small refineries to larger ones. Led by Senator Mike Lee of […]

Phillips 66 Secures Full Control of Key U.S. Refineries in $1.4 Billion Deal

Phillips 66 has taken a bold step to strengthen its refining footprint, announcing the acquisition of Cenovus Energy’s remaining 50% stake in WRB Refining for $1.4 billion. The deal grants Phillips 66 full […]