Published on Thursday, June 5 2025
Authors: Tom Kloza Senior Associate and Chief Market Analyst

Last weekend represented the commencement of meteorological summer in the northern hemisphere. Entities such as the Energy Information Administration widen the summer driving season to the period between April 1 and September 30, but most refiners and marketers regard June, July, and August as the critical months that typically bring…

Published on Thursday, May 8 2025
Authors: Sandeep Sayal - Vice President, Industry & Market Analytics

"Sail away, sail away, sail away" Enya - Orinoco Flow As global attention shifts from climate ambition to energy affordability and security, the maritime sector is quietly preparing for a major course adjustment. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a landmark Net-Zero Framework to steer international shipping - responsible…

Published on Thursday, April 24 2025
Authors: Harold "Skip" York - Chief Energy Strategist

“Another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust” Queen in The Game On April 16, 2025, Valero notified the CEC (California Energy Commission) of its current intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at its refinery in Benicia, California (VLO-Benicia) by the end of April 2026…