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Iran denies oil on tanker seized by Indonesia belongs to Tehran

Iran said the oil cargo of an Iranian-flagged supertanker seized by Indonesia last week does not belong to Tehran, Iranian state media reported.

Aramco completes $3.4 B purchase of Rongsheng Petrochemical stake

Aramco has successfully closed a landmark transaction to acquire a 10% interest in Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. for $3.4 B through its subsidiary Aramco Overseas Company BV, based in the Netherlands.

Pakistan fuel pump operator association calls national strike

Fuel pump operators across Pakistan are to hold a nationwide strike on July 22 in a bid to secure larger margins amid an inflation crisis.

China's June fuel oil imports at year-to-date high on firm Russian volumes

China's June fuel oil imports hit the highest level for a month so far in 2023, buoyed by firm purchases of Russian oil, data from the General Administration of Customs showed.

Vietnam approves $11.4-B plan to expand fuel storage capacity by 2030

Vietnam has approved a plan to expand its national fuel storage capacity by 2030, with investment of up to $11.4 B.

A Case for Criteria that Simplify Process Vessel Lining Selection

Process vessels, also known as pressure vessels, deliver a critical function within oil and gas upstream operations. Subjected to elevated temperatures and pressures, these vessels are used to process hydrocarbon mixtures to remove corrosive materials from oil before transport. Linings are frequently used to mitigate corrosion inside process vessels and extend their service lives and maintenance cycles.

China's June diesel exports fall to lowest level in over a year

China's diesel exports fell to the lowest level in more than a year in June as refiners curbed production in favor of more lucrative gasoline and aviation fuels. 

India's gasoline demand likely to recover from late August

India's gasoline demand will likely recover from late August, while diesel consumption is expected to stay weak, an official at refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd said.

Riyadh, Tokyo to cooperate on energy security, recycled carbon fuels and ammonia

Saudi Arabia said it remains committed to securing oil supplies for Japan and will continue cooperating with Tokyo on clean hydrogen, ammonia and recycled carbon fuels.

Singapore bunker sales slip in June; bio-blended sales rise in H1 2023

Monthly sales of marine fuel, also known as bunker fuel, fell to four-month lows in Singapore in June, though bio-blended bunker sales for the first half of 2023 have surpassed 2022 volumes, official data showed.