By Seher Dareen, Nicole Jao and Mohi Narayan LONDON/NEW YORK/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and maintenance, according to LSEG data and analysts, and some see ​little respite without more plants being built in the Western world. The strength in margins contrasts with crude oil markets coming under pressure from an expected oversupply,‌ and has defied expectations earlier this year that the rally could prove t ...

Indian state-owned oil and gas company Indian Oil is set to establish a joint venture (JV) with Swiss energy and commodities company Vitol to enhance its international crude and fuel trading operations, reported Reuters, citing sources. The JV will be based in Singapore and is expected to operate for five to seven years. An exit clause is included for both parties. Indian Oil, alongside its subsidiary Chennai Petroleum, manages approximately 31% of India's refining capacity, equating to 5.17 million barr ...

Core Viewpoint - Phillips 66 reported a wider-than-expected adjusted loss in Q1 2025, with total revenues declining from the previous year, primarily due to lower refining volumes and margins [1][2]. Financial Performance - The adjusted loss per share was 90 cents, compared to a consensus estimate of a 77-cent loss, and a decline from earnings of $1.90 in the same quarter last year [1]. - Total quarterly revenues were $32 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $31 billion but down from $36 billion year-over-year [1]. Segmental Results - **Midstream**: Adjusted pre-tax earnings increased to $683 million from $613 million year-over-year, surpassing estimates due to higher margins and NGL transportation volumes [3]. - **Chemicals**: Adjusted pre-tax earnings fell to $113 million from $205 million in the prior-year quarter, missing estimates [4]. - **Refining**: Reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of $937 million, a significant decline from earnings of $313 million in the previous year, primarily due to lower refining volumes and higher turnaround costs [5]. - **Marketing & Specialties**: Adjusted pre-tax earnings decreased to $265 million from $307 million, but exceeded projections [7]. - **Renewable Fuels**: Reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of $185 million, worsening from a loss of $55 million in the prior-year quarter, impacted by changes in tax credits and weak international results [8]. Refining Margins - Realized refining margins dropped to $6.81 per barrel from $11.01 year-over-year, with declines noted across various regions including the Central Corridor and Gulf Coast [6]. Costs and Expenses - Total costs and expenses decreased to $31.1 billion from $35.5 billion in the previous year, better than projections [9]. Financial Condition - The company generated $187 million in net cash from operations, an improvement from a net cash outflow of $236 million in the prior year [10]. - Capital expenditures totaled $423 million, with dividends paid out amounting to $469 million [10]. - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.5 billion, with total debt at $18.8 billion, reflecting a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 40% [10].