Asia/Pacific
Chinese refining utilization dropped in 2022: The first time since 2000
In 2022, Chinese refiners processed less crude oil than they did in 2021, which was the first year-over-year decrease in processing according to data going back to 2000.
China's crude oil imports to set a record in 2023
China is expected to import a record amount of crude oil in 2023 due to increased demand for fuel as people travel more following the dismantling of COVID-19 controls and as a result of new refineries coming onstream.
China gasoline exports may hit 8-yr low in Feb on domestic demand recovery
China's February gasoline exports may fall a second straight month to hit their lowest in eight years as domestic consumption rebounds after the nation emerged from COVID lockdowns, likely buoying Asian refining margins.
Japan's Kobe Steel, JERA launch new power units
Energy-poor Japan is expanding its in cleaner fuels, such as ammonia and hydrogen, and is developing carbon capture projects, as it moves towards its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, on par with other developed nations.
Japan's IHI to study converting LNG terminals into ammonia-based facilities
Japan's IHI Corp has started studies on possible conversion of LNG receiving and storage terminals located close to gas-fired power plants into ammonia-based facilities, it said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia stays top crude supplier to China in 2022, Russian barrels surge
Russia remained China's second-largest source of crude oil in 2022, following repeat top supplier Saudi Arabia, as Chinese refiners snapped up low-cost Russian barrels while Western countries shunned them after the Ukraine crisis.
Japan's Taiyo Oil to shut 2 CDUs at Shikoku refinery in summer for maintenance
Japanese oil refiner Taiyo Oil Co plans to shut two crude distillation units (CDUs) at its 138,000 bpd Shikoku refinery in western Japan in the summer for scheduled maintenance.
China demand optimism sets oil on track for strong weekly gain
Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track to gain over 7% on the week due to solid signs of demand growth in top oil importer China and expectations of less aggressive interest rate rises in the United States.
Bain Capital buys stake in biofuel firm for $400 MM
Bain Capital Private Equity said this week it has completed a deal to acquire a stake in renewable fuel producer EcoCeres Inc, as the Boston-based investor strives to ramp up its sustainable investment.
Nghi Son refinery to shut for 55 days from August 25 for maintenance
Vietnam's largest refinery, Nghi Son, will be shut down for 55 days starting August 25 for major maintenance.
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