http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/russia-ramps-up-oil-products-supplies-to-indonesia/ Russia is ramping up shipments of oil products to Indonesia as Moscow seeks to expand new markets for its exports in the wake of Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/russias-diesel-output-to-rise-in-may-despite-seasonal-maintenance/ Russia's ability to produce diesel is expected to rise in May despite usual seasonal maintenance at oil refineries, as more diesel-producing units are expected to go back online after repairs. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/us-fuel-exports-to-mexico-by-land-halted-by-higher-scrutiny/ The Mexican government has halted U.S. fuel imports sent into the country by road, as it cracks down on illegal deals. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/tata-steel-and-mcb-save-186-tpy-of-co2-with-steel-transport-on-biodiesel/ MCB in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, and Tata Steel Nederland have signed an agreement to replace the transport of steel products to Valkenswaard by diesel-powered truck with biodiesel. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/nigeria-plans-petroleum-products-stockpile-to-counter-global-supply-shocks/ Nigeria plans to establish a national strategic petroleum products stockpile this year to safeguard its economy against disruptions in the international market. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/valero-mexico-suspended-from-the-countrys-import-registry-for-motor-fuels/ Valero Mexico said that it was notified by the country's tax authority that it had been "momentarily" suspended from the registry of importers for motor fuels but that it was cooperating with an investigation. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/russias-far-east-oil-refinery-operating-at-full-capacity-after-fire/ An oil refinery operated by Russian oil giant Rosneft in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in the country's Far East region is producing at full capacity after a fire at the site was extinguished on Thursday. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/iowa-us-biodiesel-leaders-applaud-grassley-effort-urging-rfs-biofuels-increase/ The Iowa Biodiesel Board (U.S.) and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 15 of his Senate colleagues for urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase volumes of biomass-based diesel, including biodiesel, under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/india-not-to-raise-petrol-diesel-retail-prices-despite-tax-hike/ India on Monday raised excise duty on petrol and diesel without passing on higher costs to consumers, a move that would boost the government's tax collection amid falling global oil prices. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/us-refiners-shares-hit-near-2-yr-lows-as-trump-tariffs-spur-fuel-demand-fears/ Shares of U.S. refiners fell to near 2-yr lows on Friday in the wake of U.S. President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, as fears of slower fuel demand and weakening refining margins rattled investors.