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China diesel exports seen rising to over 1 MMt in September

Chinese refiners are poised to boost diesel exports in September to more than 1 MMt, drawn by lucrative margins from selling overseas and as they expect to receive more export quotas from Beijing.

PetroChina reports record interim net profit on refining surge

State-owned energy giant PetroChina reported a record-high net profit for the first half of the year, driven by increased oil and gas output and resurgent refined fuel sales.

Russia does not rule out oil export cuts in October

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia may extend oil export cuts to the month of October and has fully met its obligations to reduce supply in August.

Oil edges up on U.S. crude stockpile draw, hurricane jitters

Oil prices extended gains after U.S. government data showed tighter-than-expected crude supplies in the world's biggest fuel consumer, while a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico kept investors on edge.

Kuwait's Al Zour refinery offers first fuel oil tender since June

Kuwait's Al Zour refinery has issued a fuel oil sales tender for the first time in more than two months.

Eni, Repsol to upgrade oil-for-debt deal with Venezuela

European oil majors Eni and Repsol plan to expand an oil-for-debt deal with Venezuela under U.S. approval, aiming to supply refined products to state firm PDVSA and boost oil deliveries to Europe, three people close to the matter said.

Nigeria seeks to restart four state oil refineries by end 2024

Nigeria expects its four oil refineries to be operational by the end of next year, its new oil minister said, with the southern Port Harcourt plant seen starting as early as December.

China's Sinopec plans steady refinery output on fuel recovery

Chinese refining giant Sinopec Corp plans to maintain steady refinery output during the second half of 2023 as domestic fuel demand recovers, after reporting a 20% decline in interim profit because of lower crude oil prices.

Sinopec not interested in acquiring Shell's Singapore assets

Asia's top refiner, Sinopec Corp, is not interested in acquiring Shell's refinery or petrochemical plant in Singapore although it is keen on participating in a shale gas project in Saudi Arabia.

Oil steadies as China moves to support economy, tropical storm in focus

Oil was little changed after China took steps to bolster its flagging economy, though investors remained worried about the pace of growth as well as further U.S. interest rate hikes that could dampen demand.