Malaysia postpones Euro 4M implementation to January 2020
The Malaysian government has decided to again postpone the implementation of Euro 4M, this time to 1 January 2020. The Malaysian modified Euro 4 fuel specification dubbed “Euro 4M” would reduce the...
View ArticleExxonMobil begins groundwork for Beaumont, Texas crude oil refinery expansion
ExxonMobil has commenced initial preparatory work to expand its Beaumont, Texas, oil refinery, according to Reuters. Construction of a new crude processing unit is expected to begin next year after a...
View ArticleSinopec Corp. to start producing China VI-compliant fuels starting January 2019
Chinese state-owned oil company Sinopec Corp. will start producing gasoline and diesel fuel that comply with China VI fuel standards from its 28 refineries starting January 2019. China VI-compliant...
View ArticleExxonMobil starts new unit at Antwerp refinery to produce high-value...
ExxonMobil has started operations of a new unit at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium to convert heavy, higher-sulphur residual oils into high-value transportation fuels such as marine gasoil and diesel...
View ArticleChina implements Euro VI-equivalent fuel standards nationwide
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), together with six other government agencies, announced the nationwide implementation of China VIA motor gasoline (including E10) and China VI...
View ArticleProposed ASTM standard aims to nimbly determine biodiesel content
A proposed ASTM International standard aims to offer a new way to determine biodiesel content in diesel fuel oil. The standard (WK55232) is being developed by the organization’s committee on petroleum...
View ArticleEfficiently producing fatty acids and biofuels from glucose
Korean researchers have presented a new strategy for efficiently producing fatty acids and biofuels that can transform glucose and oleaginous microorganisms into microbial diesel fuel, with one-step...
View ArticleWorldwide Fuel Charter revision is now published
The Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC) Committee, on behalf of automobile and engine manufacturers from around the world, has released the 2019 edition of the Worldwide Fuel Charter for Gasoline and Diesel...
View ArticlePhilippines imposes additional 10% import duty on crude oil and petroleum...
The Phillipine government announced an additional 10% duty on crude petroleum oil and refined petroleum products to raise funds for its coronavirus response efforts. The modification of import duties...
View ArticleIndonesia’s biodiesel plan, Delhi cuts VAT on diesel, Philippines’ fuel...
Indonesia to raise biodiesel blend to 40% next year Indonesia’s plans to raise the biodiesel blend in petroleum diesel to 40% (B40) with a target implementation date of July 2021, Coordinating Minister...
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