In a landmark move for UK refining, Hynamics UK (EDF Group) and Hy24, a leading low-carbon hydrogen fund, have signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a £300 […]
Global Refining Under Pressure as Transition, Tech & Policy Grapple
Refining globally faces one of its most volatile periods yet, as mounting policy headwinds, changing market demands, and the push for decarbonisation combine to reshape the sector. With demand for […]
Multi-Year Synthetic Fuel Storage Emerges as a Breakthrough for Future Energy Security
A ground breaking academic study has introduced a transformative approach to long-term energy security: multi-year storage of synthetic liquid hydrocarbons. The research outlines how surplus renewable electricity can be converted […]
Dangote Refinery Achieves 70 Million-Litre Daily Output, Surpassing Nigeria’s Fuel Demand
Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has achieved a major operational milestone, producing 70 million litres of refined fuel daily—a volume that exceeds Nigeria’s total daily consumption. This breakthrough […]
Canada’s Imperial Oil Posts Strong Refining Throughput Amid Output Growth
Canada’s major downstream player, Imperial Oil, has reported exceptional results in its third-quarter throughputs, with refinery utilisation reaching 98 % and total throughput volumes rising 9.3 % to 425 000 […]
Transition Momentum Ramps Up: Refining Tech Meets Low-Carbon Fuels
The oil & gas sector is accelerating its downstream transformation, with a growing focus on low-carbon fuel production through co-processing of existing refinery units. According to a new report, companies […]
Africa’s Energy Leaders Push for Policy Harmony and Regional Integration
At the 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025 in Lagos, energy leaders and regulators called for deeper regional integration, policy harmony, and stronger infrastructure investment to accelerate sustainable growth […]
U.S. Refiners Ramp Up Infrastructure Amid West-Coast Supply Gap
In the latest downstream shift, HF Sinclair Corporation revealed plans to expand its refined-product pipeline network across the Rocky Mountain region and the U.S. West Coast, in response to imminent […]
Canadian Refinery Expands Co-Processing of Biobased Feedstocks for SAF Production
A Canadian facility operated by Parkland Corporation reported that it has expanded its co-processing of biobased feedstocks, taking advantage of upgraded refining units that allow blend-in of renewable inputs for […]
HPCL Faces Operational Challenges at Mumbai Refinery Due to High-Salt Crude Oil
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is facing operational constraints at its Mumbai refinery following the processing of high-salt crude oil, which has impacted key refining units and throughput efficiency. According […]
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