Diesel

Vietnam to shift to E5/E10 biofuels in June

Dangote awards refinery expansion contract to EIL

China's 2025 refinery throughput, crude and gas output hit new highs

TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies launch BxT Trading, a new player in the trading of petroleum products in the Middle East

Moeve and Galp negotiating to combine downstream activities to form leading European energy and mobility platforms

Update: Indonesia scraps plan to introduce B50 biodiesel this year, will raise palm oil export levy

Indonesia had planned to launch the B50 grade - a blend of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel and 50% conventional diesel - in the second half of this year.

Russia's diesel exports jump 40% in December on higher fuel output

Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports surged by nearly 40% in December from November to about 3.41 MM tonnes (t), driven by higher fuel production and a seasonal drop in domestic demand.

Indonesia launch of B50 biodiesel depends on crude oil, palm oil prices

Indonesia, the world's largest producer of palm oil, previously said it would start its B50 mandate, which requires a 50-50 blend of palm-based fuel and diesel, in the second half of 2026. The current mandate calls for biodiesel that is 40% palm-based.

Brazil's diesel imports hit record in 2025 amid local production decline

Brazil imported a record 17.3 B liters of diesel in 2025, with Russia holding its spot as the South American nation's top supplier despite ceding some share to the United States.

Oil and gas facilities: Protect critical operations from the disruptive impacts of lightning