Argus China Petroleum

• Demanda aparente de petróleo en China
• Estadísticas de producción, importación y exportación de crudo chino
• Mapas detallados de la infraestructura petrolera de China
• Precios del crudo / márgenes de refinado
• Demanda de gas en China
• Comercio al contado nacional de crudo en China
• Operaciones de refinerías y producción de productos por provincia
• Planes de expansión y capacidad de almacenamiento de crudo en China
• Planes de expansión y actualización de la refinería china
• Resultados de la compañía petrolera
• Cuotas de importación de crudo/exportación de productos
• Almacenamiento de productos refinados
• Stocks de crudo INE

Argus China Petroleum includes spot crude price assessments for key grades delivered to Shandong, including:

• Tupi.
• ESPO Blend.
• Urals.
• Djeno.
• Oman.
• Johan Sverdrup.

Assessments are expressed as $/bl differentials to the front-month Ice Brent futures settlement price on the date of delivery.

The service includes over 30 datasets, covering:

• Apparent products demand.
• Crude imports and apparent oil demand.
• Crude import quotas.
• Crude production by province and company.
• Crude throughputs survey.
• Refinery runs and output by province.
• Shandong independent CDU capacity.
• Spot crude trade.
• Refining margins.
• LNG supply and demand.

The service includes monthly refinery throughput data for major state-controlled plants operated by Sinopec and PetroChina, as well as greenfield and independent refineries. Data is presented by company, region and plant, with utilisation rates and crude source information.

Argus China Petroleum assesses domestic Chinese gasoline and diesel prices in the Bohai bay and Yangtze River Delta markets. The service also tracks crack spreads, refining margins for state-controlled and independent refiners, and export margins for petrochemicals including polyethylene and polypropylene.

Argus China Petroleum is delivered via:

• Argus Direct — the online client portal providing real-time prices, news, dashboards and downloadable datasets.
• Monthly PDF publication covering editorial analysis and key market data.
• The China Oil Workspace, with over 30 downloadable datasets including currency and unit conversions.

Argus China Petroleum is used by crude oil traders and procurement teams, refiners and corporate planners, financial institutions and analysts, and market researchers and consultants who require verified, timely intelligence on China's oil markets.

Policy changes in China can significantly impact oil and gasoline prices by altering supply, demand, taxation, and regulatory frameworks. For example, adjustments in fuel taxes or subsidies can directly influence retail gasoline prices, while changes in environmental regulations may affect refinery operations and production costs. Additionally, policies related to import tariffs, strategic reserves, and energy consumption targets can shift market dynamics, leading to fluctuations in domestic oil and gasoline prices. Ultimately, these policy decisions aim to balance economic growth, environmental concerns, and energy security, which in turn shape the pricing landscape.

China's crude oil imports this year have shown a dynamic trend influenced by various factors including domestic demand, global oil prices, and geopolitical developments. Overall, imports have been subject to fluctuations but generally indicate a steady or slightly increasing pattern as China continues to support its energy needs amid economic growth and industrial activities. Monitoring monthly import data reveals shifts in volumes as China adjusts procurement strategies to optimize supply and cost efficiency.