Refining

Oil prices decreased by 1% after rising stockpiles of crude and refined oil caused worry over Turkey-related supply disruptions.

Johnson Matthey has released its trading update for the 1Q16.

MagneGas has announced successful test results from its processing of septic wastewater at a Florida facility.

API President and CEO Jack Gerard has called on party leaders to embrace what American voters want – energy policies that benefit consumers.

In response to India's increasing reliance on petroleum imports, India plans to bring online the country's first strategic petroleum reserve (SPR).

The American Cleaning Institute has asked the EPA to exempt the use of animal fats in its Renewable Fuel Standard programme.

Oil refiners have agreed to reduce air pollution at six refineries under a new settlement with the EPA and US Department of Justice.

Par Pacific Holdings has entered into a Consent Decree to install air pollution control equipment during a planned turnaround at the Hawaii refinery.

While the oil price decline has led to significant reductions in operating cash flow for US oil companies, their immediate financial situations are improving.

On Sunday 17 July, Exxon Mobil has suffered another pipeline leak at its petrochemical complex in Houston, Texas.

ClearSign Combustion Corporation has announced that it has successfully demonstrated its new Duplex technology at a Californian refinery.

Meridian Energy Group has closed on the purchase of the O'Brien Ranch, an agricultural and residential property located near the site of the company's Davis refinery.

The oil industry needs to diversify into adjacent areas to counter a serious threat from alternative fuels and battery technologies, according to Lux Research.

Evoqua has confirmed it will provide its membrane-based water system for Holland, Michigan, Energy Park.

The main priority for the new government department must be to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability for meeting the UK’s energy needs.