Monday, October 12, 2026
Daily refined fuels briefing
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🏠Refining & Supply Ops
Middle East supply risks overshadow Russian diesel deal
The US-Russia energy deal aims to increase Russian diesel exports and halt attacks on energy infrastructure, but market reactions remain uncertain amid ongoing conflicts and domestic pressures in Russia and Ukraine.
TotalEnergies, KKR Add 700 MW to US Solar JV
TotalEnergies and KKR agreed to expand their 50:50 solar joint venture in the United States to 2,100 megawatts.
Matador Completes Ridge Runner Acquisition from EnCap
Matador Resources completed the acquisition of two portfolio companies of EnCap Investments that are operating in the Delaware Basin.
North America Adds Rigs for 3 Straight Weeks, BH Count Shows
North America added 11 rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.
Zelenskyy Risks Split with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a collision course with President Donald Trump.
🏛️ Policy & Credits
City of Edina, Minnesota, celebrates new 100% biodiesel fueling system, B100 fleet
Ten of Edina’s existing snowplow trucks have been equipped with Optimus Technologies’ Vector System, and the new B100 fueling system was provided by Benecor.
CHS breaks ground on new soybean-processing facility in Evansville, Wisconsin
The facility is expected to process 80 million bushels of soybeans annually, producing 1 billion pounds of soybean oil and 2 million tons of soybean meal.
NOPA applauds congressional push for timely supplemental RFS rule
NOPA CEO Devin Mogler said the organization looks forward to submitting comments on the supplemental rule to ensure full reallocation of waived gallons.
IRFA appreciates Iowa delegation’s call to restore waived RFS gallons
Reps. Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Feenstra and Nunn urge EPA to act quickly and fully restore lost renewable fuel volumes.
Reps. Smith, Budzinski lead letter urging Trump administration to support America’s biofuel industry
The lawmakers ask the administration to propose by Oct. 16 a supplemental rule that preserves the integrity of RFS volume requirements.
🏢 Companies & Earnings
PennWest University is evolving how colleges impact their towns and regions
The Beehive is just one of eight business-support partners and academic departments throughout the university. It has served more than 1,000 businesses during the 2025-26 fiscal year in and around the ...
What DateMyAge Says About the Hidden Economic Cost of Online Scams
DateMyAge is a global age-positive online communication platform that connects mature singles across borders. As part of the online connection industry, it faces the same trust and safety challenges ...
RKT Stock Slumps As Mr. Cooper Deal And Target Cut Rattle Traders
Rocket Companies Inc. stocks have been trading down by -4.13 percent amid heightened concerns over weakening mortgage demand. Key Takeaways Wells Fargo cut its Rocket Companies price target from $15 ...
Ben Gamla’s request for charter school in OKC denied
Ben Gamla, a religious charter school that has been rejected several times due to its planned religious instruction in Oklahoma, has been rejected once again.