Economics
Brazil Supreme Court overturns Odebrecht asset freeze
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge overturned an audit court ruling that froze the assets of industrial conglomerate Odebrecht due to alleged overcharging on a refinery built for state oil company Petrobras.
Mild weather, lower demand impels Argentina to rework LNG import deals
Argentina is diverting or cancelling incoming shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after mild late winter temperatures curbed fuel demand and forced state-run LNG buyer and importer Enarsa to rework some deals.
Global Project Data
This special installment of Global Project Data focuses on the global refining sector.
Industry Metrics
European refining margins rose as refineries completed maintenance and recovered from the negative impact of the France strikes.
Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 1
The outlook of an industry can change dramatically in a short period of time. This series will examine the global refining sector in depth—where it stands, and where it is going.
Viewpoint: The politicalization of the SEC—A dangerous precedent
The benefits of fossil fuels are undeniable.
Project Management: Want your plant to work right? Insist on strong project definition
Project definition is the planning of a project before execution, which begins when engineering is completed, equipment and materials are purchased, and construction of the new or modified plant is performed.
Reliability: Consider amended warranties for rotating equipment
If you have ever encountered a situation where an equipment manufacturer declined to offer warranties, allow us to share three case histories.
Reduce industrial energy bills through improved combustion control
The last few years have been an extremely challenging period for the oil industry due to the adverse global economic environment and the impact of unfavorable external factors.
Germany outlines deal with EU on green levy for co-generation plants
Germany resolved a dispute with the EU so that German firms that generate power for their own consumption can remain exempt from a green energy surcharge.
- European Commission unveils plan to drop ICE ban in the EU 12/18
- U.S. EPA expects to finalize biofuel rules in first quarter of 2026 12/18
- German cabinet approves draft biofuels law, food-based ingredient use to continue 12/18
- NextChem opens new plastic upcycling plant in Italy 12/18
- Ineos' Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls on Europe's politicians to take immediate action to protect the European chemical industry 12/18
- MB Energy expands aviation fuel supply to airlines at Copenhagen Airport 12/18
