Americas
US April oil exports top forecasts on Chinese demand
US crude oil exports rose more-than-expected last month, building on a record 4.5 million bpd in March, as Chinese refiners snapped up cargoes to meet rising fuel demand.
US government may delay decision on electric vehicles biofuel program
The U.S. government could delay a decision on giving EV manufacturers tradable credits under a renewable fuel scheme, due to concern about legal challenges to the plan.
Crude prices up 2% on rising U.S. oil demand and lower output
Oil prices gained about 2% after U.S. data showed crude output was declining while fuel demand was growing.
US EPA to allow summer sales of gasoline with higher blend of ethanol
U.S. regulators are poised to allow summer sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol adding that an emergency waiver would be issued later.
US ethanol industry expands focus to lower-carbon aviation sector
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing such provisions are crucial to meeting U.S. climate goals.
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical demonstrates project for chemical recycling of polyamide 66 using microwave-based tech
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology.
Five Phillips 66 refineries capture AFPM safety awards
Five Phillips 66 refineries have been honored by the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers for outstanding safety performance in 2022.
Lummus and Citroniq sign letter of intent for green polypropylene projects
Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed a letter of intent for the development of Citroniq's green polypropylene projects in North America.
HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing, construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility
HIF Global announced receipt of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Air Quality Permit authorizing the construction and operation of the HIF Matagorda eFuels facility in Matagorda County, Texas.
Raven SR and Cap Clean Energy to collaborate on Canadian SAF and renewable diesel projects
Raven SR Inc. and Cap Clean Energy Corp. announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop biofuels facilities in Canada to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel for the heavy-duty transport sector.
- OMV and XRG complete transactions to create Borouge International, boosting global chemicals leadership 3/31
- Gevo announces major ethanol expansion project at North Dakota (U.S.) facility 3/31
- BASF and Avery Dennison collaborate to launch BASF’s newest acrylates based on renewable electricity: Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate RE 3/31
- INPEX extends MoU with Persero for Abadi LNG project in Indonesia 3/31
- Russian oil tanker enters anchorage of Cuba's Matanzas port 3/31
- China's smaller independent refiners to curb output on rising oil prices 3/31
