Economics
U.S. sanctions Cuban state oil company, adding obstacles for fuel imports
Washington has imposed sanctions on an array of Cuban entities and people, including the island nation's president, as it seeks to intensify pressure on Cuba's communist leaders.
EU proposes 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, refiners, traders, LNG
The EU has proposed a 21st package of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, heavily targeting the country's banks and crypto networks as well as drone production, oil traders and refiners.
EIA: U.S. jet fuel production rises after prices doubled in March
Higher crude oil prices and supply concerns, particularly in Europe and Asia, which previously imported much of their jet fuel supply from the Persian Gulf, have driven up jet fuel prices.
Indian companies willing to deepen presence in Venezuela
New Delhi was the second-largest importer of Venezuelan oil in May, with purchases of 427,000 bpd.
DNV announces financial close of $650-MM H2 fertilizer project in Paraguay
The $650-MM project is one of the world's first industrial-scale green fertilizer plants to be financed in a non-recourse basis, a standalone, asset-backed financing structure where lenders look only to the project itself for repayment.
JM to acquire Cormetech, materially enhancing scale in clean air solutions
Under the terms of the transaction, JM will acquire Cormetech for an enterprise value of $360 MM payable in cash on completion, which represents a 10.3x acquisition multiple based on Cormetech's expected 2026 EBITDA.
U.S. gasoline market set for fresh test after near-record stock draws
U.S. gasoline prices have already jumped by 50% to close to four-year highs since the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, and currently average around $4.33 per gallon.
- Ineos to shut polystyrene facility in Illinois (U.S.) by the end of the year 6/19
- How ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet accelerates SAF at scale 6/19
- EU crafts plan to give industries extra free CO2 permits this year 6/19
- PetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this year 6/19
- Digital Exclusive: Water injection pump mechanical seals failure after pump shutdown 6/19
- Russian gasoline output down 25% so far in June after drone attacks on refineries 6/19

