http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/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. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/totalenergies-says-satorp-refinery-in-saudi-arabia-damaged-after-incidents/ Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity has been reduced by around 600,000 bpd following attacks on energy facilities. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/australia-singapore-leaders-pledge-closer-energy-ties-to-tackle-global-supply-shock/ The leaders said they agreed to ensure the flow of essential supplies including diesel and LNG, making "maximum efforts" to boost their energy security. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/ireland-facing-very-severe-situation-due-to-protester-fuel-blockades-pm-says/ Industry group Fuels for Ireland said more than 100 petrol stations had run out of fuel and that number could rise to 500 by tonight. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/japan-weighs-new-release-of-about-20-days-worth-of-oil-from-reserves/ Japan, dependent on the Middle East for some 95% of its oil supply, began releasing oil from its stockpiles on March 16 in coordination with other nations and on its own. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/iran-ceasefire-provides-hope-but-physical-oil-markets-to-remain-stressed/ Disruptions from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz are now working their way through supply chains, and physical markets in Asia are under stress and will remain so for months even if it does reopen fully. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/chinas-teapots-seek-iranian-oil-after-prices-fall/ The Chinese refiners, known as teapots, had largely stayed on the sidelines since the U.S.-Iran conflict broke out in late February, causing global oil prices to surge, while Washington temporarily waived sanctions on Russian, Iranian crude at sea erasing discounts for these cargoes. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/japanese-refinery-runs-at-lowest-since-june-2025-on-middle-east-supply-crisis/ Japan began to partially release oil stockpiles from March 16. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/venezuelas-refineries-down-to-31-of-crude-processing-capacity/ The South American country has increased oil output and exports since it agreed to a flagship supply pact with the U.S. government in January, but limited power service, outages and need for major repairs and maintenance are creating obstacles to recovering refining operations. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/afr-selects-axens-as-technology-provider-for-texas-us-refinery/