Borouge advances AI operations at Ruwais facility
Borouge Plc has announced the completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, UAE, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell.
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US retail gasoline prices decrease for third consecutive year
The US retail price for regular grade gasoline averaged US$3.10/gal. in 2025, US$0.21/gal. less than in 2024, which marked the third consecutive year of declining gasoline prices the EIA has reported.
EcoCeres advances SAF in China
EcoCeres has achieved two major milestones in China – securing a place on the SAF Export ‘White List’ and earning the country’s airworthiness certificate for SAF production.
HPCL commissions upgrade to Visakh Refinery
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) has commissioned the Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at its Visakh Refinery, India.
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Technip Energies awarded two large contracts by BPCL
Technip Energies has been awarded two large contracts by Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) for key projects at its Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai refinery in Maharashtra, India.
PBF Energy provides update on Martinez refinery operations
PBF Energy Inc. has announced that that rebuild activities at its Martinez, California, US, refinery, following the 1 February 2025 fire, are now expected to progress into February 2026.
L&T Onshore secures major order from BPCL
L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business vertical (L&T Onshore) has won a major order from Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) for a polyethylene swing unit in India.
Woodside and BOTAS finalise long-term LNG supply agreement
Woodside and BOTAS have signed a sale and purchase agreement for the long-term supply of LNG.
Eni spins off refineries
Eni has transferred the management of its traditional refineries and depots in Europe and the Middle East to a new company: Eni Industrial Evolution S.p.A.
SAMSUNG E&A announces groundbreaking of low-carbon ammonia plant
SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, has announced that it has broken ground on its Wabash Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in the US.