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Naphtha Sohar: ADNOC Achieves Historic Alternative Route to Asia for 2026
In April, ADNOC halted approximately 1 million metric tons per month of naphtha exports from its Ruwais refinery.
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Coverage includes refinery upgrades, maintenance turnarounds, expansion projects, supply chain developments and investments aimed at improving efficiency, competitiveness and operational continuity. It also highlights market movements, regulatory decisions and strategic initiatives affecting fuels and petrochemical operations worldwide.
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$400 Million Refinery Begins Construction in Oklahoma
Green Fuels Operating will build a 30,000 bpd refinery in Duncan with a $400 million investment.
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TotalEnergies extends the cap on fuel prices in France
The multinational maintains the price cap on gasoline and diesel in response to the crisis in the Middle East and introduces special holiday rates.
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PETRONAS assumes full control of PRefChem following a strategic agreement with Aramco
The Malaysian corporation acquires full ownership of the shareholding in the Johor petrochemical complex to optimize its operational flexibility.
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Australia secures jet fuel and agricultural urea amid global supply pressures
Australia strengthens its jet fuel and agricultural urea supply amid global energy tensions.
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ENEOS acquires Chevron’s downstream assets in Asia-Pacific
ENEOS will expand its downstream presence in Asia-Pacific after acquiring strategic energy assets from Chevron.
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Shell is preparing to exit the retail fuel market in France
Shell reorganizes its assets in France to focus on oil production, natural gas and LNG expansion.
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Phillips 66 acquires the Lindsey refinery in the UK
The acquisition seeks to strengthen the logistics and storage infrastructure.
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Shell negotiates the sale of its stations in South Africa to ADNOC for $1 billion
Shell is negotiating the sale of 600 stations in South Africa to ADNOC for nearly $1 billion.
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Syensqo and Shell Drive Low-Emission Ethylene Oxide Solutions
The raw materials used can offer a carbon footprint up to 51% lower.
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