Monday, May 11, 2026

The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The April Issue of WPB Journal

The April Issue of WPB Journal

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Hormuz on the Brink of Explosion; Global Energy Trade Enters a Period of Attrition

According to WPB, Recent developments across the Strait of Hormuz have revealed a new level of vulnerability in the global energy transportation system. A series of maritime security incidents involving commercial tankers, combined with th...

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A New Rivalry Between Asian Giants; Vacuum Residue Becomes the Battleground of Refineries

According to WPB, the growing competition between China and India for vacuum residue cargoes is beginning to influence refining economics, marine log...

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Shortage of Specialized Tankers; A New Threat to Middle Eastern Heavy Petroleum Product Exports

According to WPB, the shortage of tankers capable of transporting heated petroleum cargoes is emerging as one of the most significant operational con...

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From Trader to Risk Manager: Why Successful Bitumen Traders No Longer Compete on Price Alone?

According to WPB, the structure of global bitumen trade in 2026 is no longer defined only by refinery output, export volumes, or headline prices. Acr...

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Future Asphalt: From Carrying Traffic to Charging Electric Vehicles

According to WPB, in several regions across the Middle East, transport authorities are facing a shared problem that extends beyond congestion and roa...

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Tensions over the Skies of Iran and the UAE: From Missiles to Surging Oil Prices

According to WPB, the missile and drone strikes linked to Iran and directed toward the United Arab Emirates on recent days have rapidly moved beyond ...

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