http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/taziz-secures-285-b-in-agreements-to-expand-uaes-chemicals-infrastructure/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/egypt-imposes-90ton-nitrogen-fertilizer-export-duty-for-three-months/ The decision follows a separate move earlier this week in which Egypt raised natural gas prices for energy-intensive industries, including fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel and cement, as part of broader efforts to restructure industrial energy pricing. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/chinas-commerce-ministry-blocks-us-sanctions-against-five-refineries/ http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/record-us-biofuel-targets-to-test-biodiesel-industry-after-slow-year/ To meet the record target, companies that process soybeans into biodiesel must boost production by over 60% this year. Some industry bodies and biofuel experts doubt they will succeed, yet failure could further stoke the rise in diesel prices. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/uae-exit-strips-opec-of-clout-risks-bitter-price-war/ The surprise move comes at a time of unprecedented turmoil in energy markets as Gulf oil and gas exports have remained largely paralyzed for two months due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has muted OPEC’s traditional ability to manage the oil market during times of distress. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/australian-foreign-minister-says-china-has-agreed-to-cooperate-on-jet-fuel-exports/ Australia, which imports most of its fuel, has experienced localized shortages since the Middle East conflict that began in February. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/chevron-likely-to-close-deal-for-singapore-refinery-stake-sale-to-eneos-in-may/ The U.S. major had been expected to complete the deal, valued at $1 B or more, in the first quarter, but the timeline has since been pushed back slightly following a major energy supply disruption caused by the U.S.-Iran war. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/uae-to-leave-opec-and-opecplus-oil-producer-groups/ The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/indian-oil-corp-says-diesel-gasoline-sales-up-more-than-13-in-apr-1-21/ IOC, India’s top fuel retailer and refiner, is meeting the local demand through its over 42,000 fuel stations. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/us-trump-grants-90-day-jones-act-waiver-extension-to-curb-energy-costs/ The move reflects a broader push by the White House to dampen politically sensitive fuel price spikes ahead of November’s midterm elections, where affordability is expected to be a defining issue for voters.