http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Digital Exclusive: Innovative grassroots CDU-VDU configuration—Pioneering energy efficiency and net-zero pathways in modern refineries http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/digital-exclusive-innovative-grassroots-cdu-vdu-configuration-pioneering-energy-efficiency-and-net-zero-pathways-in-modern-refineries/ This article introduces a CDU-VDU configuration tailored for grassroots refineries, decoupling stripping and rectification sections via a dedicated flash drum to enable steam-free rectification. Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for U.S. trade deal http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/indian-refiners-avoid-russian-oil-in-push-for-us-trade-deal/ The U.S. and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March that would lower tariffs and deepen economic cooperation. Tampnet brings mission-critical connectivity to hydrocarbon processing industries http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/tampnet-brings-mission-critical-connectivity-to-hydrocarbon-processing-industries/ EU proposes service ban for Russian oil exports in new sanctions package http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/eu-proposes-service-ban-for-russian-oil-exports-in-new-sanctions-package/ Russia exports over a third of its oil in Western tankers - mostly to India and China - with the use of Western shipping services. Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by U.S. tariffs http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/mexico-seeking-way-to-send-fuel-to-cuba-without-being-hit-by-us-tariffs/ The sources said high-level Mexican officials have been talking to U.S. counterparts in order to gain clarity on the scope of the tariff threat outlined by President Donald Trump in an executive order and see whether there was a way to deliver the much-needed fuel. Baker Hughes to provide downstream chemicals for Marathon Petroleum refineries, becoming preferred provider across North America http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/baker-hughes-to-provide-downstream-chemicals-for-marathon-petroleum-refineries-becoming-preferred-provider-across-north-america/ About 2 MMbbls of Venezuelan oil being shipped to Spain's Repsol for refining http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/about-2-mmbbls-of-venezuelan-oil-being-shipped-to-spains-repsol-for-refining/ India exports first fuel to Europe since ban on Russian crude-derived products http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/india-exports-first-fuel-to-europe-since-ban-on-russian-crude-derived-products/ Indonesia discussing oil refinery plan with India's Essar Group http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/indonesia-discussing-oil-refinery-plan-with-indias-essar-group/ Vietnam's Binh Son refinery signs energy MoUs with U.S. partners http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/02/vietnams-binh-son-refinery-signs-energy-mous-with-us-partners/