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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The December Issue of WPB Journal

The December Issue of WPB Journal

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Maritime Signals Around Venezuelan Trade Draw Attention to Bitumen Cargo Flows

According to WPB, Developments surrounding Venezuelan trade routes in early January 2026 carry significance that extends beyond regional shipping patterns and into global supply considerations, particularly for the Middle East and other in...

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A Federal Chemical Assessment Sends Ripples Through Polymer-Modified Bitumen Supply Chains

According to WPB, the release of the final risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in early January 20...

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A Tanker Under Surveillance in Europe Highlights the Strategic Position of Iran, Russia and Venezuela's Trade

According to WPB, In early January 2026, heightened surveillance of a single oil tanker near European waters underscored the interconnected roles of ...

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China's import tariff policy in 2026

According to WPB, China’s decision to lower import tariffs on hundreds of products starting in 2026 carries implications that extend across global ...

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Analysis of the impact of the US-China ceasefire on the global bitumen chain

According to WPB, the current state of economic relations between the United States and China as the world enters 2026 carries implications that exte...

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Middle East Bitumen Market Review 2025: Pricing Dynamics, Structural Drivers, and Outlook for 2026

The Middle East bitumen market in 2025 should be read as a year in which pricing was determined by layered fundamentals rather than by a single domin...

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