http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies launch BxT Trading, a new player in the trading of petroleum products in the Middle East http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/totalenergies-and-bapco-energies-launch-bxt-trading-a-new-player-in-the-trading-of-petroleum-products-in-the-middle-east/ Moeve and Galp negotiating to combine downstream activities to form leading European energy and mobility platforms http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/moeve-and-galp-negotiating-to-combine-downstream-activities-to-form-leading-european-energy-and-mobility-platforms/ Update: Indonesia scraps plan to introduce B50 biodiesel this year, will raise palm oil export levy http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/update-indonesia-scraps-plan-to-introduce-b50-biodiesel-this-year-will-raise-palm-oil-export-levy/ Indonesia had planned to launch the B50 grade - a blend of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel and 50% conventional diesel - in the second half of this year. Russia's diesel exports jump 40% in December on higher fuel output http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/russias-diesel-exports-jump-40-in-december-on-higher-fuel-output/ Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports surged by nearly 40% in December from November to about 3.41 MM tonnes (t), driven by higher fuel production and a seasonal drop in domestic demand. Indonesia launch of B50 biodiesel depends on crude oil, palm oil prices http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/indonesia-launch-of-b50-biodiesel-depends-on-crude-oil-palm-oil-prices/ Indonesia, the world's largest producer of palm oil, previously said it would start its B50 mandate, which requires a 50-50 blend of palm-based fuel and diesel, in the second half of 2026. The current mandate calls for biodiesel that is 40% palm-based. Brazil's diesel imports hit record in 2025 amid local production decline http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/brazils-diesel-imports-hit-record-in-2025-amid-local-production-decline/ Brazil imported a record 17.3 B liters of diesel in 2025, with Russia holding its spot as the South American nation's top supplier despite ceding some share to the United States. Oil and gas facilities: Protect critical operations from the disruptive impacts of lightning http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/december-2025/environment-and-safety/oil-and-gas-facilities-protect-critical-operations-from-the-disruptive-impacts-of-lightning/ E20 in India: How ethanol reshapes gasoline, crude needs and emissions http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/december-2025/columns/e20-in-india-how-ethanol-reshapes-gasoline-crude-needs-and-emissions/ Corteva and bp launch biofuel feedstock joint venture Etlas™ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/corteva-and-bp-launch-biofuel-feedstock-joint-venture-etlas/ Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery says fuel supply intact amid maintenance http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/01/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-says-fuel-supply-intact-amid-maintenance/