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HF Sinclair forecasts lower CAPEX in 2026 on reduced maintenance costs

U.S. refiners have been focusing on maintenance activities after operating at breakneck capacity in 2022 following supply shortages stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, fuel inventories rise on robust refining

U.S. crude inventories fell, while gasoline and distillates stockpiles rose last week amid strong refining activity, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

China refiner moves forward with expansion despite sanctions

A Chinese refinery operator whose main business was disrupted when it was sanctioned by Washington in May for buying Iranian oil is pressing ahead with a $3.6-B petrochemicals expansion project.

Air Products and Yara to partner on low-emission ammonia projects

World-leading hydrogen supplier and global industrial gases company Air Products and world-leading crop nutrition and ammonia company Yara International ASA are working to combine Air Products’ industrial gas capabilities and low-emission hydrogen with Yara’s ammonia production and distribution network.

Opinion: G7’s Russian oil tanker ban shows teeth, but bite is in doubt

The G7’s proposed plan to bar tankers from hauling Russian oil ups the ante in the West’s economic stand-off with Moscow, but the ultimate bite hinges on whether governments will ratchet up punishments on those skirting sanctions.

U.S. liquid fuels groups announce progress on E15, small refinery exemption reform

In a letter to President Donald Trump, the organizations urged policymakers to advance legislation in support of a stable, efficient fuels marketplace.

Million Air and Avfuel bring SAF to Austin, Texas (U.S.)

This marks the first SAF location in Texas for both companies, offering a consistent supply of SAF specifically for the airport’s business and general aviation traffic.

U.S. okays transactions with Lukoil gas stations outside Russia through late April

The transactions for about 2,000 stations throughout Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, were authorized through April 29, 2026.

DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables target low-cost, carbon-negative SAF and green methanol

AFPM: Revised fuel economy standards would put CAFE back on solid legal footing