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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The November Issue of WPB Journal

The November Issue of WPB Journal

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Global Bitumen Renaissance: How Infrastructure Booms, Technological Shifts, and Market Forecasts Are Reshaping the Asphalt Industry Toward 2035

According to WPB, the global bitumen market is entering a transformative decade, shaped by unprecedented infrastructure expansion, evolving material ...

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Coastal Resistance and Political Rift: The High-Stakes Power Struggle Over Canada’s Proposed Bitumen Export Pipeline

According to WPB, in 2025, a newly proposed crude oil pipeline to carry bitumen to the northwest coast of British Columbia has sparked fierce opposit...

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Global Implications of Namibia’s Sands-Retreatment Initiative: A Deep-Dive into Its Potential Effects on the International Bitumen Market

According to WPB, in November 2025, Namib Minerals’ announcement of its operational collaboration with Bitumen World Mining (BW Mining) marked an u...

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Advanced Strategies for Bitumen Storage and Management

According to WPB, the storage and management of bitumen represent one of the most technically and energetically demanding aspects of the asphalt bind...

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Brent Oil Market Trends and Insights

According to WPB, Brent crude oil has entered a volatile phase in November 2025, reflecting a dynamic interplay between inventory levels, OPEC foreca...

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Strategic Pathways from Dubai to Tehran: Bitumen as a Catalyst in the New Energy Geopolitics

According to WPB, the corridor stretching from Dubai’s refineries to Tehran’s heavy-oil terminals has quietly evolved into one of the most intric...

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Global Oil Demand Approaches Peak as Supply Expansion Reshapes Market Dynamics

According to WPB, the global oil market is approaching a transformative period characterized by the simultaneous plateauing of demand and rapid expan...

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MEG Energy Achieves Record Bitumen Production Through Facility Expansion and Advanced SAGD Technology

According to WPB, MEG Energy Corporation reached a remarkable internal milestone in its third-quarter operations of 2025, achieving an average daily ...

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Advanced Bitumen Storage and Handling Practices in Iraq

According to WPB, Iraq’s bitumen industry is undergoing a significant transformation, adopting internationally recognized safety and operational st...

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Sri Lanka’s Bitumen Market 2024-25: Comprehensive Strategic Overview

At WPB, we are pleased to deliver an all-inclusive update on the bitumen market in Sri Lanka over the span of 2024-25. In a landscape marked by macro...

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Advancements in Cold In Place Recycling Using Foamed and Emulsified Bitumen with Field Demonstration in Guigang China

According to WPB, the city of Guigang in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China recently hosted a major technical demonstration dedic...

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Kazakhstan’s 10,000-tonne Bitumen Export to Uzbekistan and Its Regional Implications

According to WPB, the shipment of approximately 10,000 tonnes of road-grade bitumen from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan represents a strategic pivot in the...

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Strategic Influence of Bitumen Selection on Infrastructure Costs and Pavement Longevity

According to WPB, the selection of bitumen type has emerged as a pivotal factor not only in determining immediate construction expenses but also in s...

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Middle East Energy Realignment as Russian Crude Flows Disrupt Bitumen and Oil Infrastructure

According to WPB, a major shift is underway in the global energy architecture as significant reductions in direct Russian crude exports to Asia coinc...

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Canada’s Bitumen Clash Redefines Global Energy Strategies and Industrial Geopolitics

According to WPB, the ongoing political confrontation between Alberta and British Columbia over tanker restrictions along Canada’s northwestern coa...

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Dual-Modified Asphalt for Durable and Resilient Roads

According to WPB, Modern road infrastructure faces increasingly complex challenges due to fluctuating weather conditions, heavy traffic loads, and th...

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Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Bitumen Market — Recent Developments

According to WPB, Over the past week, the global bitumen market has experienced a blend of logistical disturbances, regional fluctuations, and ongoin...

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Innovations in Bitumen and Asphalt Infrastructure: Ongoing Global Projects

According to WPB, In the context of rising environmental concerns, fluctuating energy costs, and the demand for long-lasting pavements, the asphalt a...

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Recycled Binder Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure

According to WPB, the integration of recycled asphalt binder technologies and novel polymer modifiers in infrastructure applications signals a signif...

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Oil in the Cross‑Currents of Power: Strategic Supply, Geopolitical Tensions and Market Vulnerabilities

According to WPB, In the early days of November 2025, the global oil sector found itself caught between fluid political stratagems and structural mar...

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