Refining
Nigeria becomes first OPEC member to join IEA as associate member
The move adds to the IEA's network a country of more than 240 MM people that is a major oil and gas exporter but still faces severe domestic energy challenges, including limited electricity access and reliance on polluting cooking fuels.
Trump biofuel goals hit reality as U.S. plants lag
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which administers U.S. biofuel policy, set record biofuel blending targets for 2026 under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Saudi Aramco ramps up exports from Ras Tanura, switches to spot sales
Saudi Aramco resumed loadings from Ras Tanura, the world's largest oil port, on Friday after a halt of nearly four months.
Portugal seeks investment commitments for Sines refinery in Moeve-Galp deal
Since January, Moeve and Galp have been negotiating the creation of two joint businesses - one operating 3,500 fuel stations throughout the Iberian Peninsula, and another combining Galp's refinery in the southern Sines area with Moeve's refineries in southwestern Spain's Huelva and Algeciras.
Middle East producers push on with oil and LNG loadings despite ship attacks
Energy shipping in the strait slowed after attacks on a container ship on Thursday and an oil tanker on Saturday sparked tit-for-tat strikes, threatening Washington and Iran's interim peace deal.
Opinion: Hormuz oil exodus sets stage for chaotic rebalancing act
The narrow waterway, which once carried about a fifth of global oil and gas, had been effectively paralyzed by conflict for more than 100 days.
Capstone Energy+ expands proven power solution at world's southernmost refinery with follow-on order in Chile
The new order will expand ENAP’s existing Capstone-powered energy system at the Gregorio Refinery, the world’s southernmost refinery, from 1.4 MW to 2.2 MW. The installation is expected to be commissioned in November 2026.
- Michelin and Axens enter into discussions to accelerate the deployment of a key bio-based molecule for green chemistry 7/8
- Svanehoj acquires Henri Systems Holland, enhancing its tank gauging and aftermarket capabilities 7/8
- Fluor signs long-term program management consultancy contract with Saudi Aramco 7/7
- ADNOC signs 15-yr SpA with with INPEX for Ruwais LNG project 7/7
- ADNOC, XRG and Mitsui sign SCA to explore growth opportunities across the energy value chain 7/7
- AMETEK Process Instruments introduces explosion proof 993X series of gas analyzers for Zone 1 applications 7/7
