Diesel
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it
In case you missed any downstream news, this piece will give you a summary of some of the top stories from last week.
Gasoline, diesel vehicles dominate India's auto market, EVs lag (1)
India's road transport minister on Tuesday warned local and foreign automakers to either cut production of polluting diesel vehicles or face higher taxes and levies, setting alarm bells ringing in the world's third-largest car market.
Key considerations for design and operation of a renewable diesel unit
Design of the process configuration and operation of the unit are fundamental aspects in the production of renewable diesel.
SkyNRG chooses Topsoe technology for Europe’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant
SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global market leader for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has chosen Haldor Topsoe’s world-leading technology for production of renewable diesel and jet fuel for their planned facility at Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
City of Espoo to use Neste biodiesel in diesel-powered machines
The Public Works Department at the City of Espoo has decided to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in all of its diesel-powered machines.
Singapore fuel oil stocks drop despite shrinking exports
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Singapore weekly onshore fuel oil inventories fell 10%, or 2.462 MMbbl (about 367 Mt), to a two-week low of 22.728 MMbbl (3.392 MMt) in the week ended Jan. 3, data from International Enterprise (IE) Singapore showed on Thursday.
China raises 1st batch of 2018 oil product export quotas by 30%
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — China raised refined products export quotas to its four state oil majors by 30 percent in the first batch of allowances for 2018, a document reviewed by Reuters showed on Thursday.
Hanwa and Integr8 Fuels added to Platts' Asia bunker MOC process
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — S&P Global Platts added Hanwa Singapore Pte Ltd and Integr8 Fuels Inc last week to its Asia Market On Close (MOC) assessment process for Singapore physical bunkers, the company said in a note seen on Wednesday.
Chinese customs seizes $13 MM worth of smuggled fuel
BEIJING (Reuters) — Chinese customs in Nanjing city has seized 12 Mt of smuggled fuel worth $12.98 MM, state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.
US renewable fuel credits pressured by biodiesel tax credit optimism
CHICAGO (Reuters) — US renewable fuel credits remained under pressure on Thursday as expectations mounted that lawmakers may soon renew a $1/gal rebate for biodiesel blenders that could curb worries over tight supplies in the thinly-traded market.
- ANDRITZ to supply refining technology for cellulosic ethanol pilot plant in the U.S. 3/22
- Brazilian city trials new biofuel aimed at replacing diesel entirely 3/22
- South Korea to review restructuring plan for largest petrochemical complex 3/22
- Shell says Pearl GTL facility's train two in Qatar requires around a year for full repair 3/22
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years 3/22
- The Shipping Corporation of India and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders sign contract for methanol dual fuel platform supply vessel 3/20
