Crude Processing

REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
IEA's adjusted crude run forecasts for 2024 as China's refining declines.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its 2024 global crude run forecasts, lowering estimates by 180K b/d from 83MM b/d  to 82.8MM b/d.
October 20, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
Implications of Phillips 66's closure of Los Angeles refinery on California's fuel market.
US major independent refiner has confirmed it will close its Wilmington, California refinery, with a capacity of 139K b/d, by the fourth quarter of 2025.
October 20, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
Declining profitability in the global refining industry: impacts and implications for the crude market.
The refining sector is currently facing a significant downturn, signaling the end of a profitable supercycle that began post-pandemic
September 22, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
US refiners scale back production in 3Q, potentially resulting in decline in crude demand.
In the third quarter of 2024, major U.S. crude oil refiners are scaling back their operations due to weak profit margins and necessary maintenance. 
August 10, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
Navigating the volatility of the global refining market.
Gunvor's head of research, Frederic Lasserre, emphasized the volatile nature of the global refining market, stating,
March 24, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
Refinery growth forecast 2024: Middle East poised for surge, China's dominance eases, and Africa adds capacity.
In 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a shift in global crude throughput patterns, with China relinquishing its dominant position in refinery activity growth.
January 27, 2024
REFINERY THROUGHPUTS
Winter cold snap forces shutdown of 15% of Gulf Coast refinery capacity.
The recent cold spell in the US has resulted in the closure of 15% of refining capacity along the Gulf Coast, equivalent to 1.5MM b/d in throughput capacity, as reported by Wood Mackenzie and cited by Bloomberg.
January 21, 2024