Economics
Congo in discussions with Uganda over use of crude pipeline
The Democratic Republic of Congo is in discussions with neighboring Uganda for possible use of the east African country's planned crude oil pipeline to export petroleum, Congo's hydrocarbons ministry said.
GAIL plans $4.9-B ethane cracker in West India
GAIL Ltd, the country's top gas supplier, plans to build a $4.89-B ethane cracker near its LNG import plant in Western India as it seeks to meet an expected surge in demand.
Honeywell introduces UOP eFining technology for new class of sustainable aviation fuel
Honeywell today announced its innovative, new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.
Arcadia selects Topsoe and Sasol technology for first commercial SAF plant in Denmark
Arcadia eFuels, Sasol, and Topsoe, have signed a single license agreement for Arcadia’s Vordingborg eFuels plant.
Chile signs oil import deal with Argentina's YPF
Chilean state oil company National Petroleum Company said it has signed a temporary agreement with Argentine oil firm YPF to import crude through the Trasandino pipeline, a key step for both countries' trade.
Ferrari CEO says e-fuel cars do not compromise carbon goals
Ferrari's plans to continue building internal combustion engine cars powered by so called e-fuels does not conflict with its target to become carbon neutral by 2030, its chief executive said.
More Iranian fuel being smuggled to Pakistan, petroleum dealers say
Petroleum dealers have flagged a surge in the smuggling of Iranian fuel to Pakistan, saying that up to 35% of diesel sold in the South Asian country has arrived illegally from Iran.
Pertamina defers some May gasoline cargoes to June
Indonesian state energy company PT Pertamina has deferred some of its gasoline deliveries for May to June after the high-demand season of Ramadan ended.
State report shows biodiesel blends gain ground in Iowa’s on-road diesel
The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up 70 percent of reported on-road diesel sales in the state in 2022.
India govt panel proposes ban on diesel 4-wheeler vehicles by 2027
India should ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheeler vehicles by 2027 and switch to electric and gas-fueled vehicles in cities with more than a million people and polluted towns in order to cut emissions, an oil ministry panel is recommending.
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