Asia/Pacific
Pakistan fuel pump operator association calls national strike
Fuel pump operators across Pakistan are to hold a nationwide strike on July 22 in a bid to secure larger margins amid an inflation crisis.
China's June fuel oil imports at year-to-date high on firm Russian volumes
China's June fuel oil imports hit the highest level for a month so far in 2023, buoyed by firm purchases of Russian oil, data from the General Administration of Customs showed.
Vietnam approves $11.4-B plan to expand fuel storage capacity by 2030
Vietnam has approved a plan to expand its national fuel storage capacity by 2030, with investment of up to $11.4 B.
A Case for Criteria that Simplify Process Vessel Lining Selection
Process vessels, also known as pressure vessels, deliver a critical function within oil and gas upstream operations. Subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, these vessels are used to process hydrocarbon mixtures to remove corrosive materials from oil before transport. Linings are frequently used to mitigate corrosion inside process vessels and extend their service lives and maintenance cycles.
China's June diesel exports fall to lowest level in over a year
China's diesel exports fell to the lowest level in more than a year in June as refiners curbed production in favor of more lucrative gasoline and aviation fuels.
India's gasoline demand likely to recover from late August
India's gasoline demand will likely recover from late August, while diesel consumption is expected to stay weak, an official at refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd said.
Riyadh, Tokyo to cooperate on energy security, recycled carbon fuels and ammonia
Saudi Arabia said it remains committed to securing oil supplies for Japan and will continue cooperating with Tokyo on clean hydrogen, ammonia and recycled carbon fuels.
Singapore bunker sales slip in June; bio-blended sales rise in H1 2023
Monthly sales of marine fuel, also known as bunker fuel, fell to four-month lows in Singapore in June, though bio-blended bunker sales for the first half of 2023 have surpassed 2022 volumes, official data showed.
Oil supply disruptions boost prices
A series of oil supply disruptions across the globe has helped push Brent crude prices above $81 a barrel for the first time since April.
Russia sets plans for oil export cuts in August
Russian oil exports from western ports are set to fall by some 100,000-200,000 bpd next month from July levels.
- U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports 6/18
- Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery 6/18
- Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders for July-September as prices surge 6/18
- U.S. set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation council 6/18
- Phoenix Contact introduces intrinsic safety versions of the MINI Analog Pro Ex conditioners for hazardous areas 6/18
- EIA: U.S. crude inventories fall by most in a year, fuel stocks build 6/18
