US refining flexibility sustains export opportunities, profitability

A lower crude oil price environment has sparked concerns that projected reductions in US light, tight oil (LTO) production will lead to reduced profitability for US refiners as readily available supplies of low-cost feedstock and natural gas dwindle. Source: News


The crucial RFS question

A basic question emerged once the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee began to examine the federal Renewable Fuels Standard on Feb. 24: Is the program an impractical failure, or should its mandates be preserved? Source: News


Gazprom secures €2 billion Chinese loan

PJSC Gazprom has secured a €2 billion, 5-year loan facility with Bank of China Ltd. London Branch in a deal that improves prospects for large projects to export Russian natural gas to China. Source: News