Asia/Pacific

Indonesia to remove import duties on some plastic products and LPG for petrochemical industry

Chevron likely to close deal for Singapore refinery stake sale to Eneos in May

The U.S. major had been expected to complete the deal, valued at $1 B or more, in the first quarter, but the timeline has since been pushed back slightly following a major energy supply disruption caused by the U.S.-Iran war.

Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing, design, services package in China

Nextchem will apply its proprietary Trimellitic Anhydride technology, part of the NX CONSERTM C5+ portfolio, an advanced solution for continuous TMA production developed by CONSER.

Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

ADNOC receives 6th LNG carrier in $1.2-B fleet order from Jiangnan Shipyard in China

Indian Oil Corp. says diesel, gasoline sales up more than 13% in Apr 1–21

IOC, India’s top fuel retailer and refiner, is meeting the local demand through its over 42,000 fuel stations.

Burckhardt Compression wins several orders for LNG terminals in Thailand and Taiwan

Across the two terminals, the orders comprise a total of eight Laby® compressor units for boil-off gas (BOG) services and one for minimum send-of service, supporting safe, efficient and low-emissions LNG handling in the region.

Ebara Elliott Energy awarded landmark order from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to advance global liquefied hydrogen supply chain

Cosmo tanker could reach Japan on Sunday with first U.S. shipment post-Iran war

The tanker, loaded in Texas (U.S.) on March 22, is due to arrive off Chiba as early as on April 26 via the Panama Canal.

Russian ESPO premiums ease on weak Chinese refining margins

Spot premiums for Russia's Far East ESPO Blend crude oil delivered to China in June have eased as weak refining margins curbed demand from independent refiners.