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Honeywell UOP, Johnson Matthey partner to cut costs and boost deployment of sustainable fuels

Honeywell UOP and Johnson Matthey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer an end-to-end solution for businesses developing alternative fuels from a wide range of feedstocks including municipal solid waste, residual biomass, biogas and CO₂ (captured and renewable).

U.S. refiners hold output at high levels as fuel inventories sag

U.S. oil refiners this quarter expect to run their plants at above 90% of their crude processing capacity on low inventories and improving demand for gasoline and diesel.

Opinion: Trump-led oil and gas export boom may go bust in Europe trade spat

Oil and gas producers in the U.S. expect to find it easier to ramp up production and exploration under the incoming second administration of Donald Trump. Finding local and lucrative markets for their wares may be the bigger challenge.

Indonesia proposes increase in biodiesel mix to 50% in 2028

Indonesia's government is proposing to increase the mandatory blend of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel to 50% in 2028, up from the present amount of 35%.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Licella to develop global low-carbon biomass-to-biofuel commercial solutions

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Licella have formed a new upgrading technology collaboration to develop a low-carbon, integrated solution for converting biomass into advanced biofuels. This initiative aims to unlock a new value chain for the production of low-carbon fuels, addressing growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel.

U.S. fuel ethanol exports rise on strong international demand and low U.S. prices

U.S. fuel ethanol exporters are on track to export a record amount of the fuel in 2024. The increase in exports this year has largely been driven by demand in countries with biofuel blending mandates and cheaper-than-usual U.S. fuel ethanol prices.

Marathon Petroleum's 3Q profit beats, boosts share buybacks by $5 B

Oil refiner Marathon Petroleum reported its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating Wall Street estimates on better-than-expected throughput and utilization rates even as global refining margins decline.

U.S. crude stocks, gasoline and distillate inventories rise

U.S. crude stocks, gasoline and distillate inventories rose in the week ending Nov. 1, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.

Thai SCG halts operations at $5.4-B Vietnam petrochemical complex

Siam Cement Group said it has suspended commercial operation at its $5.4-B Long Son Petrochemicals complex in Vietnam after only one month due to "the chemicals' low margin".

South Korean refiners' losses deepen in 3Q, margins set to improve in 4Q

South Korean refiners reported on Monday sharp losses in the third quarter from oil refining, but expect their margins to recover in the fourth quarter with peak winter demand and refinery run cuts in Asia.