Oil refinery news
EIA increases global oil production forecast after the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
The US Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil production.
Axens and Egyptian Refining Co. strengthen strategic collaboration
Axens has announced the strengthening of its collaboration with Egyptian Refining Company through the signing of a long-term agreement aimed at maximising asset value and supporting ERC’s evolving needs.
GlobalData: the rise of alternative fuels
Supporting both decarbonisation strategies and supply security, biofuel demand is increasing, but feedstock availability threatens to cap growth, reported GlobalData.
AMETEK introduces gas analysers for hazardous locations
AMETEK Process Instruments has expanded its 993X series of gas analysers – including both 993X and 9933 models - with new explosion proof (Ex d) enclosures certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous locations.
Worley awarded agreement for Project Management Consultancy
Worley has been awarded, as part of a pool of 11 contractors, a long-term agreement by Aramco to support projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across the energy and chemical sectors.
KBR technology commissioned in HPCL Refinery
KBR's ROSE® technology has been successfully commissioned by HPCL Visakh refinery at its new residue upgradation facility (RUF) in India.
Neste to invest over €400 million in Porvoo refinery
Neste will conduct an approximately nine week maintenance turnaround at its Porvoo refinery between August and October 2026, Finland.
EIA: US refining capacity decreased during 2025
US operable atmospheric distillation capacity totalled 18.2 million b/cd on 1 January 2026 – down over 250 000 b/cd (about 1%) compared with 1 January 2025 – according to the EIA's latest annual Refinery Capacity Report.
Sky Quarry enters production phase at Nevada refinery
Sky Quarry Inc. has announced an update on its Nevada refinery operations, US, provided by the company's interim CEO, Marcus Laun.
EIA: US commercial crude oil inventories have decreased in June
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that US refineries processing capacity and crude oil stocks have fallen throughout June.