Americas
RFA: Net US ethanol exports reached 1.01-B gallons in 2016, a record high
WASHINGTON — Net exports of ethanol from the United States set a new record of 1.01 billion gallons in 2016, according to a new eight-page summary of 2016 ethanol trade data published by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).
EIA: US oil output is expected to grow less than expected in 2017
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- US oil production is expected to rise 100,000 bpd to 8.98 million barrels in 2017, 0.3% less than previously forecast, according to a monthly US government report released on Tuesday.
Husky sells first Atlantic Canada crude cargo bound for China
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) -- Husky Energy has sold its first cargo of crude oil from its offshore Atlantic Canada operations bound for China, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
Venezuela to charge ex-PDVSA port boss over alleged corruption
CARACAS (Reuters) -- Venezuela will charge a former manager of state oil company PDVSA's main crude exporting port with corruption over suspected overpricing in equipment purchases, the public prosecutor's office said in a statement late on Tuesday.
Oil prices edge up on short covering; gasoline jumps
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Oil prices gained slightly on Wednesday as investors covered short positions after a rise in US crude inventories was not as massive as many had feared, while gasoline futures jumped nearly 4% after a surprise decline in inventories of the fuel.
Oil prices steady as reviving shale balances OPEC cuts
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as lower production by OPEC and other exporters balanced growing evidence of a revival in US shale production and sluggish demand.
US refiners face weakening demand at pump for first time in 5 years
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- US refiners are facing the prospects of weakening gasoline demand for the first time in five years, stoking fears that earnings this year may be even worse than the dismal performances seen in 2016.
Shell plans to split Motiva JV with Saudi Aramco
HOUSTON (Reuters) -- Shell Oil Co, the US unit of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, said on Monday it expects to divide the refineries and other assets of the Motiva Enterprises joint venture with co-owner Saudi Aramco in the second quarter of 2017.
Air Products to supply nitrogen to Boeing autoclave
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Air Products recently installed an advanced nitrogen supply system at Boeing's new 777X Composite Wing Center in Everett, Washington.
API launches new ad campaign during Super Bowl, focuses on benefits of oil and gas
WASHINGTON – During the Super Bowl API will launch Power Past Impossible, a national advertising campaign to highlight how natural gas and oil provide value to Americans’ everyday lives. The campaign’s first ad aired in a 30-second TV spot during the Super Bowl. The new campaign will feature various ways in which consumers benefit from products derived from natural gas and oil.
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