Crude oil
Oil holds breath ahead of OPEC+ supply cut expectations
Oil prices were stable amid expectations that major producers would keep supplies tight, as hopes grew for the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged to avoid dampening the U.S. economy.
Racing to find the right separation technology
The global pandemic, economic slowdown and instability caused by regional conflicts have significantly impacted the approximately 735 petroleum refineries worldwide.
How to successfully coordinate a global megaproject
When it comes to major petrochemical plant construction projects, logistical complexity can be one of the biggest hurdles builders face.
EU to seek COP28 deal on phasing out fossil fuels
European Union countries are preparing to push for a global deal on phasing out fossil fuels at the United Nations COP28 climate summit which begins in November, a draft of the EU's negotiating position showed.
China adds 15 MMt to 2023 fuel export quotas in third batch
China has issued 15 MMt of oil products export quotas to companies in its third batch for 2023, according to three trading sources and two domestic consultancies.
Oil driven higher by tight supply expectations
Oil prices jumped by more than 1% and were on track to snap a two-week losing streak, buoyed by expectations of tightening supplies.
U.S. crude stocks to fall further, end below year-ago levels
U.S. crude oil stocks have fallen to their lowest level this year and likely will shrink further, analysts said, as record demand, producer supply cuts, weaker futures and rising storage costs all point to increasing drawdowns.
China's refined fuel demand in H2 2023 to rise 10% year-to-year
China's apparent refined fuel demand is expected to increase by 10% year-on-year in the second half of 2023.
Russia faces domestic fuel crunch, braces for more shortages
Russia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, has faced shortages of fuel crucial for gathering the harvest in some parts of its southern breadbasket and the situation may get worse in coming months.
India's Russian oil imports fall to 7-month low, Saudi jumps - trade flows
India's imports of Russian oil fell in August to a seven-month low as refiners curbed purchases due to planned maintenance outages at some plants and lower discounts for Russian grades.
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