Refining - 10 July 2015

Global oil demand growth is forecast to slow to 1.2 million bpd in 2016, from an average 1.4 million bpd this year.

Consumer Watchdog has said that Californians have been overcharged US$4.5 billion for gasoline since price spikes began and gas prices are set to climb even more.

The global market for catalysts and catalyst regeneration reached nearly US$23.2 billion and nearly US$24.6 billion in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

IHS ha said that the oilsands will continue to be a leading source of global oil supply despite lower oil prices and other headwinds.

The opening statements from a recent hearing on US crude oil exports.

Hydrodec has confirmed that equipment integrity issues identified during start up at Canton have been addressed by the original equipment manufacturer.

The American Petroleum Institute has called for action to lift the 1970s era crude export restrictions.