Refining

Dangote Refinery seeks $1 billion private placement ahead of planned listing

Chinese refiners delay projects due to Middle East oil supply disruption

Digital Exclusive: Mitigating structural resonance in an electric motor support: A field case study

Rotating equipment operating near structural natural frequencies is prone to resonance, resulting in elevated vibration levels and potential long-term damage. This article discusses a field case involving persistent axial vibration on an electric motor despite acceptable performance during decoupled workshop testing. The discrepancy prompted a full diagnostic investigation, including bump testing, modal analysis and structural reinforcement.

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.

Chinese refiners delay projects with Middle East oil supply disrupted

The delays come as the Iran conflict has crunched refiners' margins, with the Middle East oil supply disruption driving up crude prices, while they face state fuel price caps. At the same time fuel demand has weakened due to electric vehicle growth.

India launches gasoline blended with 85% ethanol at lower price

Indian automakers have started launching flex-fuel vehicles that are compatible with the higher ethanol variant.

U.S. oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom

Cushing is among the largest oil storage hubs in the world. Oil levels in its tanks have fallen rapidly since the war began and Iran effectively closed tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel

The flurry to collect cooking oil highlights the challenge for the aviation industry, one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas, in trying to reduce its carbon footprint.