Refining
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery running gasoline unit at 75% capacity
The gasoline unit not running at full capacity could spell trouble for the local market, as fuel prices have reached record-high levels and risen 65% at the pump from the impact of war in the Middle East.
Chevron likely to close deal for Singapore refinery stake sale to Eneos in May
The U.S. major had been expected to complete the deal, valued at $1 B or more, in the first quarter, but the timeline has since been pushed back slightly following a major energy supply disruption caused by the U.S.-Iran war.
Clariant launches new CATOFIN™ 1000 propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Building on the success of the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly reduced fouling.
Emerson and Aramco deploy AI solution aimed at higher refinery yield volume and efficiencies
The collaboration commenced with the integration of Emerson’s Aspen Hybrid Models™ into Aramco’s existing refinery planning framework, resulting in the creation of one of the world’s largest multi-site, multi-period optimization models.
Phillips 66 Limited completes acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets
The transaction comes after the company previously agreed to the deal in January, stating its intention to integrate key assets into its Humber Refinery operations.
Indian Oil Corp. says diesel, gasoline sales up more than 13% in Apr 1–21
IOC, India’s top fuel retailer and refiner, is meeting the local demand through its over 42,000 fuel stations.
Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4-B deal
ARC's production lies near Shell's existing Canadian fields which feed into the LNG Canada plant, in which Shell holds a 40% share and whose liquefied natural gas can reach Asian buyers more quickly than most other North American LNG.
Brazil to start tests for diesel blend containing 20% biofuel in May
U.S.: Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
The move reflects a broader push by the White House to dampen politically sensitive fuel price spikes ahead of November’s midterm elections, where affordability is expected to be a defining issue for voters.
Cosmo tanker could reach Japan on Sunday with first U.S. shipment post-Iran war
The tanker, loaded in Texas (U.S.) on March 22, is due to arrive off Chiba as early as on April 26 via the Panama Canal.
- TA'ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding agree to $10-B, 2.2-MMtpy of chemicals investments in the UAE 5/6
- Borouge to deliver first batch of cross-linkable polyethylene from new 100,000-tpy plant this quarter 5/6
- LyondellBasell completes sale of select European strategic assessment assets 5/6
- Australia commits $7 B to boost fuel stockpiles, create government reserve 5/6
- Israel to transfer jet fuel to Germany following Hormuz crisis 5/6
- Equinor: Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products, LNG 5/6

