Downstream news

The Crisafulli Government, Australia, is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a AUS$25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery.

The API and AFPM have issued a statement following the introduction of legislation to address a wave of lawsuits and 'climate superfund' laws targeting US energy producers.

Sulzer has signed a long-term corporate procurement agreement (CPA) with Aramco for the supply of centrifugal pumps, spare parts, and aftermarket services across Aramco’s global operations.

Hamburg’s Authority for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Agriculture granted MB Energy a permit to build and operate a new ammonia import terminal in Hamburg, Germany.

H2SITE has signed an agreement with Petronor to advance high-purity hydrogen production in refining through advanced membrane technology.

IGS has reported that a growing share of oil and gas infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the UAE is operating beyond its intended design life, an issue intensified by regional disruption.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe is strengthening its commitment to Europe by signing new distribution agreements that expand access to its local, high-quality polyolefins offer.

GasEntec has entered into contracts to deliver a jetty-based LNG regasification unit and associated onshore equipment for the Dakar LNG terminal in Senegal.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Inc. have announced the advancement of the Western Gateway Pipeline, a proposed refined products pipeline system, following a successful second open season.

In this report, the EIA examines strategic global oil inventory levels as of December 2025, before the coordinated emergency release following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.