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Sep

Sinopec’s Major Refining & Chemical Upgrade in Xinjiang Set for 2025

China’s state-owned Sinopec has broken ground on a large-scale upgrade of its Tahe refining and chemical complex in the Xinjiang region. The project seeks to raise crude refining capacity from […]

Incident at HPCL’s Visakhapatnam Residue Upgradation Facility: No Casualties, Safety Lessons

A hydrogen leak at a level transmitter caused a fire and explosion at HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) in Visakhapatnam. The RUF unit, which employs LC Max technology to convert […]

Sinopec’s Major Refining & Chemical Upgrade in Xinjiang Set for 2029

China’s state-owned Sinopec has broken ground on a large-scale upgrade of its Tahe refining and chemical complex in the Xinjiang region. The project seeks to raise crude refining capacity from […]

Russia’s Fuel Exports Slump as Infrastructure Attacks Disrupt Refinery Flows

Persistent drone attacks and facility damage in Russia have disrupted export flows of refined fuel products, prompting some refineries to prioritize domestic supply over international shipments. These outages and logistical […]

Serbia’s NIS Seeks Seventh US Sanctions Waiver to Sustain Refinery Supply

Serbia’s NIS oil company, predominantly owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, is seeking a seventh waiver from U.S. sanctions to protect its crude supply and avoid disruptions at its […]

Russian Urals Crude Prices Rise at Indian Ports Despite Sanctions Risks

Despite increasing pressure from sanctions and frequent attacks on export infrastructure, Russian Urals crude oil bound for India is trading at a tighter discount to Brent. Four market sources told […]

17

Sep

Nayara Chairman: India Must Stockpile Chemicals, Not Just Crude, for Refining Security

Nayara Chairman: India Must Stockpile Chemicals, Not Just Crude, for Refining Security India’s refining resilience requires more than crude oil reserves, according to Prasad Panicker, Chairman of Nayara Energy. Speaking on […]

17

Sep

CountryMark Adopts Topsoe’s HydroFlex® Technology to Drive Renewable Diesel Growth

CountryMark’s refinery in southwestern Indiana is set to embrace a cleaner energy future with the adoption of Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology. Currently processing 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day, the facility […]

From Amazon Cattle to “Green” Jet Fuel: A Hidden Supply Chain Risk

A Texas refinery touted as a leader in sustainable aviation fuel is under scrutiny for sourcing animal fat linked to Amazon deforestation. Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between Darling […]

Sanctions Squeeze Nayara Energy: Refiner Seeks Indian Govt Help for Vadinar Maintenance Gear

Indian private refiner Nayara Energy, majority-owned by Russian companies including oil giant Rosneft, is seeking government assistance to source essential refinery maintenance equipment amid tightening European Union sanctions, sources revealed. Nayara has approached the Centre […]

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