http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/australia-commits-7-b-to-boost-fuel-stockpiles-create-government-reserve/ The expanded stockpiles and reserve of around 1 B liters (264 MMgal) will ensure Australia holds at least 50 days of fuel onshore to shield the country from future supply shocks. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/equinor-iran-war-lifts-asia-pacific-interest-for-norwegian-petroleum-products-lng/ The conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for energy exports from producers in the Gulf, especially affecting clients in Asia. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/taziz-secures-285-b-in-agreements-to-expand-uaes-chemicals-infrastructure/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/gea-launches-enzymatically-enhanced-gea-etop-degumming-solution/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/booming-us-energy-exports-draw-scrutiny-as-domestic-fuel-prices-bite/ U.S. exports of gasoline, diesel, crude oil, LNG, jet fuel and ethane all surged to record highs so far in 2026 as energy firms capitalized on the disruptions to Middle East shipments and catered to urgent orders from customers around the world. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/australias-viva-energy-expects-to-restart-geelong-refinery-units-in-june/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/chinas-commerce-ministry-blocks-us-sanctions-against-five-refineries/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/iraq-starts-work-on-basra-haditha-oil-pipeline/ About $1.5 B has been allocated for the project, although its pace will depend on securing further budget allocations. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/lummus-technology-selected-for-major-ethanol-to-jet-saf-project-in-india/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/trump-signs-order-authorizing-oil-pipeline-project-partially-reviving-keystone-xl/ The pipeline, proposed by Canadian pipeline company South Bow and its U.S. partner Bridger Pipeline, could increase Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12% if it goes ahead.