Refining
How China is plugging energy supply gaps left by U.S.-Iran conflict
China secured roughly half of its total imports of crude oil, refined fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East in 2025.
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of U.S. blockade
The move followed the collapse of weekend talks between Washington and Tehran, prompting President Donald Trumpto say on Sunday the U.S. Navy would enforce a blockade targeting vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports, even as Washington stressed it would not restrict transit through the strait itself.
Vietnam's Binh Son refinery has enough crude oil to operate until early July
The 130,000-bpd refinery will buy all crude oil produced domestically for its operations.
Inpex to send additional condensate to Australian refineries
Japan’s Inpex said on Monday it would make additional condensate cargoes available to Australian refiners from its Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Darwin.
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 MMbpd after attacks
Saudi said on Thursday the attacks had cut its oil production capacity by around 600,000 bpd and throughput on its East-West Pipeline by about 700,000 bpd.
India permits Iranian oil tankers to berth for Reliance
Iranian oil is often transported by a so-called shadow fleet of vessels that lack internationally recognized insurance and safety certifications.
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