China’s Oil Imports Could Rise as Newest Refinery Begins Trial Runs

Shandong Yulong Petrochemical is set to begin trial runs at its second 200,000 bpd crude processing unit, increasing China\’s refining capacity. This expansion could lead to a boost in China\’s crude oil imports, despite recent declines. The refiner has been diversifying its crude sources, increasing purchases from West Africa and Brazil. Shandong Yulong Petrochemical, the […]

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UK Oil & Gas: Too Legit to Quit, Even for Labour

The Labour government under Keir Starmer has upheld its promise to halt new oil and gas exploration but is now allowing tiebacks—connecting new reserves to existing fields. The government has decided not to renew the windfall tax on oil and gas companies beyond 2030. Facing declining domestic production, energy security concerns, and industry pushback, the […]

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Reserve Refill Begins

Daily Standup Top Stories Chris Wright Moves to Refill The Strategic Petroleum Reserve March 9, 2025 Clark Savage Many people are curious about the Trump administration’s plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) that was so callously abused by whomever was making decisions in the Biden administration, which drew this national security […] Canada’s Final US […]

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Why AI and Renewables Still Depend on Oil & Gas

In this episode of Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy, host Stuart Turley sits down with Courtney Moeller at NAPE to to discuss advancements in the energy sector, including the role of technology, AI, and modular nuclear reactors in meeting energy demands. They highlight the continued need for oil, gas, and natural gas infrastructure […]

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