Downstream news
Syzygy Plasmonics signs agreement with World Fuel for SAF production
Syzygy Plasmonics has announced that it has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with World Fuel Services for future SAF production from Syzygy's planned NovaSAF™ facilities.
EIA expects a drop in global oil demand will limit price increases from Hormuz disruptions
The US EIA has its June STEO, reducing its expectation for global oil demand in 2026 due to high fuel prices, reduced fuel availability, and government initiatives curbing oil consumption.
Advancing slurry oil clarification
In the June issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Victor Scalco, General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems, discusses the benefits and limitations of different methods of solids removal from slurry oil.
Xylem expands water partnership with Dow
Xylem has announced a landmark agreement with Dow to design, build, and operate advanced water systems at its large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
EIA: US jet fuel production rises after prices doubled in March
Weekly estimates suggest US jet fuel production has increased to record highs in response to elevated jet fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closed on 28 February 2026, the US EIA has reported.
AFPM commends STB for seeking additional information in its review of revised rail merger application
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to require supplemental information for the latest Class 1 freight rail merger application.
NorSAF and KBR sign agreement for drop-in SAF production facility
NorSAF has signed a permanent license agreement with KBR for the deployment of PureSAF® technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB and exclusively licensed to KBR for commercial deployment.
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal sign heads of agreement
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal have signed a heads of agreement to become a foundation customer at the proposed LNG import terminal in South Africa.
Regal Petro Trading FZE expands operations in the UAE
Regal Petro Trading FZE has announced that it has commissioned the Phase 02 expansion of its oil storage terminal at Plot No. HC-02B, Phase 1, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE.
Repsol begins production of 100% renewable fuels in Puertollano
Repsol has launched its second 100% renewable fuel plant on the iberian peninsula, located at its Puertollano industrial complex, Ciudad Real, Spain.