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Tunisia imported record number of Russian diesel/gasoil in February

Tunisia imported record volumes of Russian gasoil and diesel last month as an EU embargo forced Moscow to find new customers for its oil products.

Egypt increases gasoline prices in line with global levels

Egypt raised domestic gasoline prices, bringing them more in line with global levels but risking further public discontent after a year of rising inflation, a weakening currency and a series of austerity measures.

Editorial Comment: Juggling the increasing global demand for thermoplastics vs. reducing their environmental

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

If you were to review any forecast for global thermoplastics demand to 2050—high-density polyethylene (PE), low-density PE, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate, among others—chances are that you will see a steady rise in consumption.

How a ban on Russian crude affects EU's refining industry

A look at how a ban on Russian crude affects oil exports and the EU's refining industry

Sasol and Topsoe create JV to develop sustainable aviation fuel

Sasol and Topsoe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a 50/50 JV in 2023 to develop sustainable aviation fuel solutions.

Industry Perspectives: Despite reaching $180 B, new project announcements are down year-over-year

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Over the past year, the Global Energy Infrastructure database has tracked more than $180 B in new project announcements.

History of the HPI: The 1990s: Clean fuels and emissions mitigation, M&A, GTL and the fieldbus wars

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Much like several initiatives passed in the 1970s and 1980s, the 1990s were a decade heavily focused on environmental issues, with many new regulations being enacted to not only mitigate industrial and vehicle emissions but also to advance the production of clean fuels globally.

Industry Perspectives

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In 1H 2022, new capital projects have declined 19% vs. 1H 2021.

Industry Perspectives: Hydrocarbon Processing’s Mid-Year Update webcast to be held in late June

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Over the past several years, the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has been engaged in a whirlwind of peaks and valleys.

Global refiners falter in efforts to keep up with demand

Refiners worldwide are struggling to meet global demand for diesel and gasoline, exacerbating high prices and aggravating shortages from big consumers like the United States and Brazil to smaller countries like war-ravaged Ukraine and Sri Lanka.