Asia/Pacific
Diesel East-West price spread nears 1.5-yr high amid supply concerns West, stable East
The front-month diesel East-West price spread hit its widest in 1.5 yr of slightly more than $73 per tonne (t) at Asia market close, LSEG data showed on Monday, underscoring supply concerns in the West and steady Asian fundamentals.
Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights
The airline has officially announced the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its commercial flights, reinforcing Thailand’s green aviation industry and laying a crucial foundation for environmentally balanced aviation development in the future.
China's Shandong raises fuel oil import tax rebates for some refineries
The provincial government of Shandong, China's refining hub, has increased fuel oil import tax rebates for six independent refineries to improve their profitability as they struggle with low margins and fuel demand.
Indonesia's Pertamina seeks spot gasoline, including Singapore cargoes
Indonesia's Pertamina on Wednesday sought up to 1.5 MMbbl of 90-octane grade of gasoline, including supplies from Singapore, for delivery between July 20 and July 30 on a free-on-board basis in a spot tender.
Northeast Asia sends the most jet fuel to Europe in nearly a year in June
Traders shipped the most jet fuel from Northeast Asia to Europe in almost a year in June as lower freight rates and ample Asian supplies spurred exports, amid fears of a Middle East supply disruption.
Dow unveils INNATE™ TF 220 precision packaging resin and advances collaborations to redefine packaging circularity
Dow Chemical announced significant milestones to mark breakthrough innovation with INNATE™ TF 220 resin to help enable the design for recyclability and high-performance BOPE films for flexible packaging.
LyondellBasell's polyolefin technologies selected by SHCCIG Yulin for petrochemicals complex in China
LyondellBasell announced that SHCCIG Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. will license four key technologies for a major new petrochemical complex in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China.
hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking
hte and JGC have collaborated on innovative technologies for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The goal of this contract research project conducted at hte’s laboratories was to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking.
Vietnam says its refineries not yet affected by Middle East tensions
Refineries in Vietnam are not being affected by the tensions in the Middle East at the moment, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
U.S. signals possible easing of ethane export rules to China
The U.S. sent letters to Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer on Wednesday informing the companies they could load ethane on vessels destined for China but could not unload the ethane in China without authorization.
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