Monday, Feb 09, 2026

The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The impact of new diplomacy between Tehran and Washington on the energy order and the bitumen market

According to WPB, Developments surrounding renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States are unfolding at a time when global energy systems remain under strain from geopolitical fragmentation, logistical bottlenecks, and...

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Disruption to European Port Operations Amid a Coordinated Nationwide Labor Strike

According to WPB, the confirmation of a coordinated international port workers’ strike scheduled for 6 February 2026 has introduced a new layer of ...

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Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt, a New Direction for Road Materials and Bitumen-Based Infrastructure

According to WPB, the recent announcement from Argo Graphene Solutions, released on 29 January 2026, marks a noteworthy development in the evolving r...

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Maritime Security Priorities in 2026 Reshape the Operating Environment for Middle East Bitumen Shipping

According to WPB, Current developments in maritime security and transport policy are increasingly influencing how petroleum-derived construction mate...

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The Impact of Iran's Frequent Internet Outages on Commerce and Energy Networks

According to WPB, Iran’s repeated internet shutdowns and chronically weak bandwidth have become more than a domestic connectivity problem. Across t...

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Hidden Tankers Trying to Evade Maritime Sanctions

According to WPB, the expanding scrutiny surrounding sanction-bypassing tanker networks is no longer limited to diplomatic disputes or European enfor...

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