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U.S. West Coast refiners boost imports of light Canadian crude

Canadian waterborne exports of light crude to the U.S. West Coast have surged since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) began operating in May, data shows, surprising some market participants who thought it would mainly be used to send heavy crude to Asia and California.

At least 21 injured in fire at Venezuela's La Salina oil terminal

At least 21 people including workers, neighbors and firefighters were injured on Tuesday in a fire at a crude storage tank in Venezuela's La Salina oil terminal, operated by state company PDVSA.

Protio and the Port of Tallinn sign MoU to explore the production of e-fuels

Protio and the Port of Tallinn have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a groundbreaking project where Protio would produce e-methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and potentially e-NG in Muuga Harbor.

Ineos to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth

Petroineos has announced its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth and transition to a finished fuels import terminal and distribution hub during Q2 2025.

Case study: Developing mildew-resistant coatings on ethanol tanks

Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain: Hair, J.  |  Rook, T.

Scientists from the authors’ company determined how best to combat persistent black mildew on aboveground storage tanks by first using a novel strategy to identify it. This discovery led to the identification of coating formulations with superior capacity to prevent mildew growth. The scientists proved the performance of the coatings by conducting field tests involving painting sample patches onto an ethanol storage tank. 

AM Green Ammonia reaches FID on its first MMt green ammonia project in India

AM Green Ammonia B.V. has achieved final investment decision (FID) for its first million-ton (MMt) green ammonia project located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

ADNOC signs long-term HOA with Osaka Gas for Ruwais LNG Project

ADNOC announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Osaka Gas, one of the largest utility companies in Japan, for the delivery of up to 800,000 tpy of LNG.

Trafigura-Entara consortium to buy French refinery from ExxonMobil

Rhone Energies, a consortium of commodity trader Trafigura and Entara LLC, has agreed with ExxonMobil's ESSO SAF to buy the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals in France.

Singapore shortlists two consortia for ammonia power and bunkering project

Singapore's Energy Market Authority and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have shortlisted two consortia for the next proposal evaluation round of an ammonia power and bunkering project on Jurong Island.

Neste’s newly-commissioned Houston terminal capacity expands availability of Neste’s SAF at airports

Neste has commissioned terminal capacity at ONEOK’s terminal in Houston, Texas for blending and storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™.