22 June 2020 China’s INE launches VLSFO futures Trading in China's first very-low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) contract started today, with volumes in the most-active contract exceeding 1mn t. Filter: Oil products Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Sinopec's Anqing refinery shifts towards petrochemicals China's state-controlled Sinopec is reorienting its 180,000 b/d Anqing refinery towards petrochemical production, in line with moves by Chinese refiners to upgrade their plants and expand further downstream. Filter: Crude oil Oil products Chemicals Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Indian oil demand to fully recover from Covid-19: IOC The Covid-19 pandemic is unlikely to have a significant medium- or long-term impact on Indian oil demand, with growth returning to pre-outbreak trends in as little as two years, according to Sanjiv Singh, chief executive of the country's biggest refiner state-controlled IOC. Filter: Oil products Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 CNOOC buys carbon neutral LNG cargoes from Shell Chinese state-controlled importer CNOOC has signed a deal to receive two "carbon neutral" LNG cargoes from Shell for delivery to China, marking the country's first such LNG receipts. Filter: Natural gas/LNG Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 India boosts fuel supplies to crisis-hit Ladakh border India is raising fuel supplies to the northern region of Ladakh as the military reinforces its presence in the area following deadly clashes with China last week. Filter: LPG/NGL Oil products Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Dubai eases air travel controls as its economy opens up The UAE emirate of Dubai has announced an easing of Covid-19-related air travel restrictions that will allow citizens, residents, visitors and tourists to travel in and out of its airports freely after a three-month hiatus. Filter: Oil products Middle East More filters
22 June 2020 Q&A: China's Grirem sees new energy aiding RE prices China's rare earths market is facing mixed prospects as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the global economy and manufacturing activity. Filter: Metals Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Toyota expects recovery in July domestic car output Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota Motor will maintain domestic production cuts next month but expects its July car output to recover from June's low. Filter: Metals Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Pertamina includes Argus in term gasoline tenders Indonesia's state-owned refiner Pertamina has included Argus 92R gasoline pricing in its 88R term tender for the first time. Filter: Oil products Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 China issues NEV credit scheme for 2021-23 China has revised its new energy vehicle (NEV) credit score programme for 2021-23 to form a long-term mechanism to develop the industry. Filter: Metals Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Iran's methanol exports to China rise on higher supply Incremental production in Iran and reduced exports to India have forced Iranian methanol sellers to step up shipments to China. Filter: Chemicals Asia-Pacific Middle East More filters
22 June 2020 Opposition grows to India’s coal block auction India's main coal-producing states have intensified their opposition to the federal government's auction of coal blocks for commercial mining, creating fresh challenges to a policy reform aimed at raising domestic output and cutting imports. Filter: Coal Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Coal haulage on China’s Daqin hits record high The amount of coal transported on China's major coal-hauling Daqin railway line reached an all-time high last week, supported by high summer demand for coal and an increase in the number of rail cars used on the line, although coal prices at ports in north China have continued to strengthen despite Filter: Coal Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 Asian airlines’ restarts still curbed by restrictions Asia-Pacific airlines' plans to resume international flights have lent some support to jet fuel markets, although this is still subject to existing and potential travel restrictions as the Covid-19 pandemic evolves. Filter: Oil products Asia-Pacific More filters
22 June 2020 US job cuts may strain shale oil recovery The US oil and gas industry has made tens of thousands of job cuts as firms seek to conserve cash through the Covid-19 demand slump. Filter: Crude oil Natural gas/LNG North America More filters
