ExxonMobil has commissioned a new base stock production unit at its Singapore refinery, converting heavy residue into high-value lubricant base oils. This move marks a strategic shift toward value-added derivatives […]
India Achieves Multi-Year High Fuel Exports on Strong Refining Runs and Ethanol Blending
India’s oil refiners are exporting gasoline and diesel at levels not seen in years, driven by higher crude throughput and increased ethanol blending ratios. Elevation in ethanol content—from 12% to […]
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SepSinopec’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 […]
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SepNayara 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 […]
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SepCountryMark 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 […]
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