Diesel
Asia deepens refining cuts due to Iran war, putting diesel and jet fuel supplies at risk
Asia, which accounts for 37% of global refining output and ordinarily sources two-thirds of its crude from the Middle East, has been hardest-hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with run cuts at refiners in the region exacerbating tight fuel supply and keeping prices elevated.
China curtailing, not banning fuel exports, shipping data shows
The export cut has been deeper in April than it was in March, according to tanker tracker Vortexa, with shipments of diesel, jet fuel and gasoline to destinations other than Hong Kong totaling 320,000 metric tons in the first two weeks of this month - just a sixth of year-earlier levels.
EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues
Europe has not yet faced supply shortages, but is grappling with soaring oil and gas prices and airports have warned the first jet fuel shortages could hit within weeks.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
