Naphtha

Asia refining margins rocket to highest in nearly 4 years on Hormuz supply disruption

India's Haldia has ample naphtha, plans to step up local purchases amid US–Iran conflict

Asia's naphtha crack surges to 4-yr high

Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to U.S. firms, India

The Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 Tsft3 of raw gas and 75 Bbbl of condensate, is central to Aramco's ambitions to boost its gas output to become a major global natural gas player and to expand its offerings of light crude grades.

Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports

Singapore light distillate stocks swelled to the highest level since July 2022 this week amid high supplies of naphtha and gasoline while demand for both products was lower-than-expected.

Digital Exclusive: Innovative grassroots CDU-VDU configuration—Pioneering energy efficiency and net-zero pathways in modern refineries

This article introduces a CDU-VDU configuration tailored for grassroots refineries, decoupling stripping and rectification sections via a dedicated flash drum to enable steam-free rectification.

Russia hunts for new naphtha markets as key buyers pull back

Buyers have become more cautious after Washington imposed sanctions on top Russian oil producers, forcing sellers to hold naphtha on ships or in storage abroad from where it can be re-exported, often with the destination obscured.

Vitol to load first diluent cargo under Venezuela supply deal last weekend

The flow of naphtha, used as a diluent to thin Venezuela's heavy crude oil and make it easier to move and process, would mark a key milestone in efforts to boost production in the South American country as the Trump administration focuses on reviving its oil industry after removing President Nicolas Maduro from power last week.

ARA gasoline stocks increase 15%

Gasoline stocks independently held in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining and storage hub rose by 15% on the week to their highest in eight months.

Bahrain's BAPCO sends first diesel cargo to Australia in 2.5 yrs

Around 400,000 bbl of diesel were loaded on the Torm Kirsten during December 9–11 from BAPCO's Sitra refining site, Kpler and Vortexa shiptracking data showed, while 140,000 bbl more were loaded via ship-to-ship transfers with the vessel Zonda.