Asia/Pacific
Key China energy indicators to track for the rest of 2024
Slower consumption in China spurred the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut estimates for global oil demand growth this week, highlighting the vital role that the world's second largest economy plays in energy markets.
Ship-to-ship loadings of Russian diesel pick up in northern Aegean
Traders are moving Russian diesel cargoes to a new ship-to-ship (STS) loadings site in the northern Aegean Sea, as Western sanctions hit vessels carrying fuel loaded in Russian ports.
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplies its first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied its first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore, marking a significant expansion in its low-carbon fuels offer as it supports the decarbonization of global shipping.
India's Reliance in crude-for-naphtha swap deal with Venezuela
India's Reliance Industries plans to use naphtha supplies as partial payment for crude purchases from Venezuela after the refiner obtained a U.S. approval last month to resume oil trade with the sanctioned producer, three sources aware of the contract terms said.
Singapore's middle distillates stocks rise to 3-yr high
Singapore's middle distillates stocks climbed for a second week to hit a 3-yr high of nearly 12 MMbbls, as a drop in diesel/gasoil net exports countered gains in jet fuel/kerosene net exports.
Indonesia begins testing to prepare B50 palm oil biodiesel mandate
Indonesia is carrying out tests ahead of plans by the incoming government to increase the palm oil-based biodiesel blending mandate to 50%, from 35% now, raising industry concerns over supplies for exports.
Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo Chem
Saudi Aramco will buy from Japan's Sumitomo Chemical a 22.5% stake in their petrochemical JV Petro Rabigh for $702 MM, as part of a turnaround plan for the loss-making venture. Under the deal, Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical will each provide $702 MM in funding to Petro Rabigh and waive loans worth a total $1.5 B.
Clariant’s EnviCat Green series catalyst chosen for major green ammonia project in China
The catalyst will be used to remove trace oxygen from green hydrogen produced at the facility, before conversion into green ammonia.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Taiwan Fertilizer sign MoU to study a fuel ammonia value chain in Taiwan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. to conduct a joint pre-feasibility study that will explore the establishment of an ammonia value chain in Taiwan, in support of Taiwan's "2050 Net-Zero Emissions" goal.
U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024
In the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 bpd, approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.
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