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Syncrude Mildred Lake upgrader and refining complex in Alberta processing oil sands bitumen into synthetic crude

Refining & DownstreamMar 30, 2026

North American Refiners Post $22 to $28 Crack Spreads as $100 WTI Widens Margins at Imperial Oil Strathcona and Suncor Edmonton

North American Refiners Post $22 to $28 Crack Spreads as $100 WTI Widens Margins at Imperial Oil Strathcona and Suncor Edmonton. Outlook: Will Margins Hold.

Smoke and fire rise from the Valero Port Arthur refinery following an explosion on March 23, 2026

Refining & DownstreamMar 24, 2026

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Shuts Down 435,000 Barrel Per Day Facility, Shelter in Place Ordered

A massive explosion at Valero Energy's Port Arthur refinery on Monday evening triggered a shelter-in-place order for west-side residents. The blast, linked t...