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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sell 51% stake in NNPCL refineries, PENGASSAN urges FG

PENGASSAN has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to sell a 51% stake in the state-owned NNPCL refineries to improve efficiency by adopting a model similar to that of Nigeria LNG.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

China Raises Russian Crude Imports to Record Level

China's crude oil imports from Russia are set to reach a record high for the third consecutive month in February, driven by significant purchases from independent refineries at discounted prices.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian oil exports to China hit record high

Russian oil exports to China reached a record high in February, continuing an upward trend as independent refineries in China took advantage of significant discounts on crude supplies after India reduced its purchases.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

No, Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure are not 'retaliation' for Ukraine's strikes on oil refineries

The article discusses Russia's narrative of its drone strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure being retaliatory actions, countering this claim by highlighting the historical context of such framing.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A large fire reaches one of the three Cuban refineries

A significant fire broke out at the ร‘ico Lรณpez refinery in Havana amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Pemex reaches historical production of one million 27 thousand barrels per day of petroleum products

Pemex has achieved a record production of 1.027 million barrels per day of petroleum products in 2025, indicating improved operational efficiency in its refineries.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

China is playing this game regarding Russian oil after the India-America deal!

After a trade deal with the US, Indian refineries are increasing crude oil purchases from Venezuela, which may result in a decrease in Russian oil imports, causing potential crises for Russia's customer base.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Russian Oil Tankers Adrift at Sea, China's No, What Will India Do?

Despite claims that India has stopped buying Russian oil, Indian refineries continue to purchase it, although at reduced levels, leading to more pressure on Russia to find buyers in Asia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

India Returns to Venezuelan Crude: Refineries Reactivate Oil Purchases After Trade Pause

Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum have jointly purchased Venezuelan crude, reigniting their trade relations after a hiatus.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian oil companies suffer record losses from refinery strikes

Russian oil companies have reported over RUB 1 trillion in losses due to drone attacks on oil refineries.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Refineries As Monuments to Waste

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited admits that federal government refineries are financially unviable, calling for their privatization.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Idle refineries gulp N13 trillion as NNPC admits waste

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has spent approximately N13.2 trillion on its state-owned refineries in 2023 and 2024, despite their continued operational losses.

Feb 9 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NNPCL's $1.5bn refinery failure proves my privatisation call right โ€” Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argues that the $1.5 billion failure of the Port Harcourt Refinery reinforces his call for the privatization of state-owned refineries in Nigeria.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

From refineries to the 'shadow fleet': How Kyiv strikes at the heart of the Russian economy?

Ukraine has intensified its drone and missile attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, putting pressure on Moscow's war financing.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Indian refineries begin avoiding Russian oil in push for US trade deal, Reuters says

Indian oil refineries are reportedly stopping purchases of Russian oil to facilitate a trade agreement with the United States.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why NNPC pulled the plug on refineries โ€” Ojulari

Bayo Ojulari, CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, discusses the company's strategic changes in response to energy transition and domestic supply challenges during a recent interview.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NNPC targets foreign partners as Dangote provides lifeline

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is seeking foreign partners to revive its struggling state-owned refineries, while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery offers critical support for domestic fuel supply stabilization.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Afternoon recap: US troops arrive Nigeria, NNPC refineries run at loss, other top stories

This article covers significant news including the arrival of US troops in Nigeria and the operational losses of Nigeria's state-owned refineries.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: NNPC ran refineries at monumental loss โ€” Ojulari

Bayo Ojulari, CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, revealed that Nigeria's refineries are incurring significant losses, leading to a decision to halt operations to avoid further financial damage.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Thank God for Dangote refinery, Ojulari tells Nigerians

Bayo Ojulari, CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, highlights the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's role in stabilizing Nigeria's energy system amidst the challenges faced by state-owned refineries.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

US refineries struggle to absorb sudden rise in Venezuelan oil imports

US Gulf Coast oil refineries are having trouble managing a rapid increase in Venezuelan oil shipments following a $2 billion supply deal between Caracas and Washington, leading to excess supply pressure on prices and unsold volumes.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Putin's 'number one enemy' advises the West. He said what will destroy the Russian economy

Bill Browder, a long-time Kremlin critic, suggests that the West impose sanctions on eight refineries processing Russian oil to weaken funding for the war against Ukraine.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Refiners battle crude shortage as Nigeria exports 306m barrels

Despite exporting 306 million barrels of crude oil from January to October 2025, Nigerian local refiners are facing significant shortages of crude for domestic processing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Trade in oil from Venezuela is starting. Traders entice India and China

The article discusses Venezuela's oil export strategies, particularly how firms Vitol and Trafigura plan to engage Indian and Chinese markets, the intentions of Indian refineries, and the impact of renewed Venezuelan oil exports on the global energy market.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

America unveils its strategy regarding Venezuelan oil and cautious interest from companies

The Trump administration's strategy aims to control up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil, prompting U.S. traders and refineries to cautiously seek opportunities in the Venezuelan oil market after years of reduced flows.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Venezuelan oilโ€™s return could impact Texas refineries and gas prices nationwide

The impending arrival of Venezuelan crude oil to Texas refineries is expected to significantly affect gas prices across the United States.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Moeve and Galp negotiate merging their refineries and gas stations in the Iberian Peninsula

Moeve and Galp have reached a non-binding agreement to negotiate the potential integration of their downstream businesses in the Iberian Peninsula to create a stronger competitor in the market.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Moeve (Cepsa) and the Portuguese Galp are negotiating the merger of their gas stations and refineries

Moeve (formerly Cepsa) and the Portuguese company Galp are in advanced negotiations for a merger of their gas stations and refineries, potentially creating a significant player in the Spanish oil market.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

America plans to control Venezuelan oil and Chevron seeks expansion

Chevron is in talks with the U.S. government to expand its operations in Venezuela, aiming to boost crude oil exports to U.S. refineries amid broader U.S. efforts to control Venezuelan oil sales.

Jan 8 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Moeve and Galp negotiate the integration of their gas stations and refineries

Moeve and Galp are in non-binding talks to integrate their downstream businesses to establish leading energy and mobility platforms in Europe.

Jan 8 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chevron divides the skin on Lukoil. It is worth 22 billion dollars

Chevron and the private equity fund Quantum Capital Group have proposed to acquire all international assets of Lukoil, valued at $22 billion, which includes production facilities, refineries, fuel storage, and over 2,000 gas stations across multiple regions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Eni squeezes oil pipelines and refineries as it focuses on decarbonization

Eni is reorganizing its refineries, depots, and pipelines by launching a new company, Eni Industrial Evolution, aimed at transforming traditional assets in Europe and the Middle East towards industrial transformation and circular economy.

Jan 6 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Oil facilities in Venezuela were not damaged in American attacks

Venezuela's oil facilities, including wells and refineries, remain operational and undamaged following American attacks, according to sources from the state energy company PDVSA, though the La Guaira port has suffered significant damage.

Jan 3 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Indians want to appease Donald Trump. They will buy less oil from Russia and more from the USA

India's Ministry of Petroleum has begun requiring refineries to report weekly data on oil imports from Russia and the United States to align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directives.

Jan 2 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

CIA secretly assisted Ukraine in attacks on Russian refineries

The CIA has been secretly training Ukraine for strikes on key parts of Russia's oil infrastructure despite official withdrawal of support from the Trump administration.

Dec 31 โ€ข 18:06 UTC

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