AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Transforming Refinery Operations

The oil and gas refining industry is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to optimize asset performance, reduce downtime, and improve safety. Advanced AI models are now being […]

Mexico’s Olmeca Refinery Earns International Recognition for Excellence

Mexico’s Olmeca refinery in Tabasco, also known as Dos Bocas, has been awarded third place in the prestigious 2025 International Project Excellence Awards in Berlin. The recognition highlights the refinery’s […]

Global Refinery Outages Surge, Tightening Margins Worldwide

Global refinery outages are surging, raising concerns about product supply and refining margins in the months ahead. According to Kpler data, refinery downtime reached 7.8 million barrels per day in […]

Refinery Shutdowns Disrupt Fuel Supply Across Russian Regions

Russia is facing a fresh wave of fuel supply disruptions as several regional refineries remain offline, tightening gasoline and diesel availability. According to Crimea’s head, Sergey Aksyonov, multiple plants have […]

Diesel Traders Bet on Price Spike as Russia Refining Assets Face Disruption

Global diesel traders are making aggressive bets on rising European diesel prices following renewed drone attacks on Russian refineries. ICE options data shows record volumes of bullish trades as participants […]

Exxon Starts Production of Base Stock Unit at Singapore Refinery

ExxonMobil has commissioned a new base stock production unit at its Singapore refinery, converting heavy residue into high-value lubricant base oils. This move marks a strategic shift toward value-added derivatives […]

India Achieves Multi-Year High Fuel Exports on Strong Refining Runs and Ethanol Blending

India’s oil refiners are exporting gasoline and diesel at levels not seen in years, driven by higher crude throughput and increased ethanol blending ratios. Elevation in ethanol content—from 12% to […]