Asia/Pacific
China’s Sinopec begins Xinjiang refining and chemical upgrading project
China’s Sinopec has begun construction to upgrade its integrated refining and petrochemical project in the oil- and gas-rich Xinjiang region.
Indonesia to let private fuel retailers import gasoline via Pertamina amid shortages
Import restrictions on unsubsidized fuel limit consumer choices, contributing to shortages, and may be creating an unfair business practice.
India's Nayara Energy buys only Russian oil in August
The private refiner imported 240,400 bpd of oil in August, an overall decline of 26% from July, tanker data showed.
Ducon launches R&D program to develop solvent-based carbon capture technology
The program aims to deliver a scalable, cost-effective solution to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas streams across power, cement, steel, oil and gas, and other hard-to-abate industries.
Australia promises $735 MM to launch biofuel industry
The money, to be released over 10 yrs from 2028, is intended to stimulate private investment in products like biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
China issues more export quotas for gasoline, jet fuel and diesel
The country manages its oil products exports via a quota system to ensure sufficient supplies for the local market.
Vitol and Glencore to make formal bids for Chevron's Singapore refinery stake
Vitol and Glencore, which have other refining assets in the Asia-Pacific, are keen to acquire more and boost trade volumes in the region.
India's Nayara Energy increases fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions
Since the imposition of sanctions, Nayara has been operating its 400,000-bpd Vadinar refinery in western India at 70%–80% capacity.

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