Refining & Petrochemicals
Refinery operations, margins, turnarounds, and petrochemical production.
Latest Refining Stories
Iran plans to restore refining capability within two months
Iran's oil ministry states that the country aims to restore the majority of its refining capability within two months. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance domestic oil processing capacity.
French Energy Ministry considers increasing oil refining capacity
The French Energy Ministry is evaluating the possibility of increasing the country's oil refining capacity. This consideration comes amid ongoing discussions about energy security and supply stability in France.
Attack confirmed on Lavan refinery by Iranian Oil Refining Company
The Iranian Oil Refining Company has confirmed an attack on the Lavan refinery, as reported by Shana. Details regarding the extent of the damage or operational impact have not been disclosed.
Refining margins fluctuate amid market changes
Refining margins have shown variability due to shifts in crude oil prices and demand for refined products. Recent data indicates that margins are impacted by changes in supply dynamics and market conditions.
Mangrove Lithium Opens North America’s First Commercial Electrochemical Lithium Refining Facility
DELTA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mangrove Lithium announced the opening of its first commercial lithium refining facility in Delta, British Columbia – the first of its kind in North America – marking a major milestone in establishing a secure, domestic lithium supply chain for Canada and the North American market. Mangrove marked the milestone with a ribbon cutting at its new headquarters and site of the Single Stack Plant (SSP), in Delta, British Columbia. Speakers included Mangrove L
Via Separations raises $36 million to expand into refining and chemicals
Via Separations raises $36 million to support commercial deployments of its membrane technology. The funding will facilitate expansion into the refining and chemicals markets.
Worley Consulting analyzes refining margins
Worley Consulting provides an analysis of refining margins, highlighting current trends and challenges in the refining sector. The report details factors affecting profitability and operational efficiency for refiners.
Gazprom Neft reports record-high production and refining volumes for 2025
Gazprom Neft achieved record-high production and refining volumes in 2025, driven by successful investment programs. This performance contrasts with the overall decline in financial results across the Russian industry due to lower prices and economic challenges.
Crack spread analysis shows trends in refining margins
The article discusses the current trends in crack spreads, which indicate the profitability of refining crude oil into petroleum products. It highlights fluctuations in crack spreads due to changes in crude oil prices and refined product demand.
EDF to supply nuclear power to TotalEnergies refining sites in France
EDF has signed a 12-year agreement to supply nuclear electricity to TotalEnergies's refining and chemical sites in France. This deal will cover approximately 60% of the electricity needs for these sites, estimated at 400 MW. TotalEnergies aims to utilize low-carbon electricity for its operations and plans to cut Scope 2 emissions significantly by 2026.
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