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Singapore's middle distillates stocks at over a year low on robust gasoil net exports

Singapore's middle distillates stocks dipped for the third consecutive week to hit a more-than-one-year low, of under 7 million barrels, due to robust net exports of gasoil/diesel.

India’s corn prices rise, exports fall after the government raised procurement price for ethanol

India's corn exports have almost ground to a halt since December due to a rally in local prices on strong demand from the poultry and ethanol industry, making shipments from the country more expensive than those from rivals.

Chevron Lummus Global awarded new licensing contract for HPCL's integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit

Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced the award of a new licensing contract by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for the development of a grassroots integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit and a full catalyst reload of their existing lube oil upgrading program at the Mumbai Refinery in India.

Singapore's marine biofuel demand could double by 2025

Marine biofuel demand at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore could potentially double by 2025 to almost 1 MMt from 2023 levels as shippers seek to cut emissions.

Thailand orders traders to suspend diesel exports

Thailand has ordered traders to suspend diesel exports while Thai Oil Plc repairs its No. 3 crude distillation unit in Chonburi province.

Cathay joins forces with like-minded organizations to promote the use of SAF

Following the successful launch of its Corporate SAF Program in 2022, Cathay is excited to announce the addition of three new partners to the program.

Drawn by low prices, Chinese refiners hunt for oil to replenish stocks

Chinese refiners are actively booking crude oil cargoes for delivery in March and April to replenish stocks, locking-in relatively low prices and in anticipation of stronger demand in the second half of 2024.

Thai Oil to shut crude unit for repairs at Sriracha refinery

Thai Oil is planning to shut one of the three crude distillation units at its Sriracha refinery complex for repairs after production issues cropped up early last week.

Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec are Singapore's top three marine bunker suppliers in 2023

Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services maintained its top spot among marine bunker suppliers in Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, while Sinopec Fuel Oil Singapore propelled into No.3 in 2023, latest data from the port authority showed.

Russia boosts fuel exports to Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia in 2023

Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia raised their imports of Russian fuel by around 28% in 2023 to almost 6 MMt, partially offseting a decline in Russian supplies to Europe.