API: calls for congressional action for refiners
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has called for swift congressional action on year-round E15 and refinery certainty.
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Yokogawa invests in Semantum to strengthen digital solutions
Yokogawa has announced that it has increased its investment in Semantum Oy, a company that provides digital solutions in areas such as industrial plant data modelling, simulation, optimisation, and engineering automation.
Shell Polymers Introduces new line of advanced chrome catalyst grades
Shell Polymers has introduced its new line of Advanced Chrome Catalyst grades, produced using gas-phase chrome catalyst technology.
Emerson announces latest control system release
Emerson has enhanced its DeltaV™ Automation Platform through the release of version 16 of its distributed control system (DCS) and integrated safety instrumented system.
EIA expects lower gasoline prices in 2026 and 2027 as crude oil prices fall
In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts that retail US gasoline prices will be lower in the next two years than in 2025, falling 6% in 2026 and then increasing 1% in 2027.
Dangote Refinery selects EIL for expansion contract
Engineers India Ltd (EIL) has partnered with the Dangote Group as the PMC and EPCM consultant for the 650 000 bpd Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex.
Orlen to build solar project at Plock refinery
Orlen are set to build a 40 MW solar project in the immediate vicinity of Orlen’s production plant in Plock, Poland.
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API: state of American energy is strong
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently convened its annual State of American Energy event, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and market analysts to examine the forces shaping the US’s energy future.
VARO completes acquisition of Preem
VARO Energy has announced that it has completed the Preem AB acquisition, marking the delivery of VARO Energy’s 2022 ONE VARO Transformation strategy by creating VAROPreem.
Econotherm secures contract at Rotterdam refinery
Econotherm has announced that it has been awarded a contract exceeding €3 million for the supply of three fired heater air pre-heaters in a Rotterdam-based refinery, the Netherlands.
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, an equally owned trading joint venture backed by flows from Bapco Energies’ Refinery.
EIA publishes January STEO
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published the newest short-term energy outlook (STEO), including forecasts for 2027.
Indonesia inaugurates upgrades to Balikpapan Refinery
The Indonesian President has inaugurated upgrades to the Balikpapan Refinery, a National Strategic Project that marks a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's energy security and sovereignty.
Ketjen announces pricing adjustment for hydroprocessing catalysts
Ketjen has announced that it will implement a pricing adjustment for its hydroprocessing catalyst portfolio, effective 15 January 2026.
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.