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White House weighs US biofuels program change, no position yet -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Trump administration is reviewing the possibility of a key change to US biofuels policy requested by oil refiners and Carl Icahn, the billionaire investor and special advisor on regulations to President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday.
US energy stocks, darlings last year, stumble in 2017
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The energy sector is the stock market's dud so far in 2017 after a banner performance in 2016, and the rest of the year may also be rocky for investors due to the unclear path for crude oil prices.
Berry Petroleum emerges from bankruptcy
Berry Petroleum Company LLC emerged from bankruptcy following confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization by the Honorable Judge David R. Jones of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Texas in January.
Mammoet awarded contract for polymer expansion on Texas gulf coast
ROSHARON, Texas- Mammoet has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) to support a large polymer production plant expansion project on the Gulf Coast in Texas.
Imperial continues restart after fire, flaring expected
Imperial Sarnia continues to restart units following last week’s operational issue. As a result, visible flaring is expected to continue over the next several days.
California carbon market sees weak demand for permits
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -- California's carbon market generated little interest from buyers at last month's permit auction, results released showed, raising concern about the program's ability to deliver funding for projects like the state's bullet train.
Oil, biofuels groups urge US EPA deny refiner requests to tweak RFS program
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- A coalition of trade groups representing oil, biofuels and other interests pressed the US government on Thursday to deny requests to tweak the country's biofuels program, the latest in a series of political maneuvers that have roiled markets.
Guyana says future oil output could be refined in Trinidad, Suriname
GEORGETOWN (Reuters) -- The South American nation of Guyana could send future oil production to Trinidad and Tobago or Suriname for refining, a government official said on Thursday.
US Senate confirms Trump pick Perry as energy secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm President Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Energy, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, who has promised to renew America’s nuclear weapons arsenal.
Athlon, Evonik partner up to boost petchem capabilities
An agreement with Evonik Industries inked last fall complements Athlon Solutions’ water and process treating capabilities with a globally-proven product line and technical support network.
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