US refinery news
AFPM: issues comment on RFS
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement today on the EPA’s announcement of a record-breaking final Renewable Fuel Standard rule covering years 2026 and 2027.
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan announce extension of open season for Western Gateway
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, have announced an extension of the second open season for the Western Gateway Pipeline, a newly proposed refined products pipeline system.
Maintaining Performance Under Pressure During Delayed Turnarounds
Refineries are delaying turnarounds and operating at higher capacity, increasing the risk of fouling, corrosion, and unplanned downtime. This article outlines practical strategies to improve efficiency, protect asset integrity, and maintain fired heater performance between turnarounds to sustain throughput and reduce operating costs.
Abundia selects Topsoe technology for waste-plastics recycling facility
Abundia has announced that it has entered a multi-project licensing agreement with Topsoe to deploy its HydroFlex® technology for the upgrading process at Abundia's waste-plastics-to-renewable products recycling facility in Baytown, Texas, US.
America First Refining to build new oil refinery in US
America First Refining has announced the construction of the first new oil refinery built in the US in 50 years, to be located at the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
AFPM to EPA: Please, no last-minute RVP waivers in 2026
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to urge EPA to avoid a repeat of 2025’s 11th hour emergency RVP waivers for summer gasoline sold in the Midwest.
EIA: maritime exports of petroleum products increased in January 2026
US exports of refined petroleum products have increased steadily over 2025, with exports totalling 6.3 million bpd in January 2026, about 10% more than in January 2025 and near record highs, according to data from Vortexa.
EIA: many US states slightly increased taxes and fees on gasoline in 2025
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that many US states slightly increased their taxes and fees on gasoline in 2025, with highs recorded in California and lows in Alaska.
EIA forecasts lower oil prices in 2026 and 2027 due to persistent stock builds
EIA forecasts that production of petroleum and other liquids will continue to exceed global demand, which results in Brent crude oil prices falling from an average of US$69/bbl in 2025 to US$58/bbl in 2026 and US$53/bbl in 2027.
API: calls for congressional action for refiners
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has called for swift congressional action on year-round E15 and refinery certainty.