Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

Middle East and Southeast Asian Bitumen Prices and Trade Trends, Mid-October 2025

WPB confirms that the Middle East bitumen market for mid-October 2025 experienced a weakening trend primarily because of soft demand and oversupply. ...

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Malaysia Prepares for Plunging Petronas Dividend as Economic Headwinds Persist and Oil Prices Continue to Drop

According to WPB, Malaysia's national oil company, Petronas, is projected to pay much less to the government's fiscal coffers next year as global oil...

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Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Road Quality and Sustainability Improved on A10 East (Netherlands)

WPB tells us that the A10 East highway from Watergraafsmeer to Amstel has undergone a complete transformation with the installation of a new, smooth-...

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U.S. Strengthens Sanctions on China–Iran Oil Networks in October 2025

WPB states that, in October 2025, the US government widened its drive of sanctions against individuals and entities connected to the Iranian oil and ...

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Intelligent Bio-Based Sensor Fabric Revolutionizes Asphalt Monitoring

WPB states that a new technology developed by scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute and its industry partners is revolutionizing road asphalt monito...

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New York City to Launch a Multi-Agency Pilot to Test Cool Pavement Solutions by 2026

WPB writes that New York City is planning to launch an ambitious $5.5 million pilot program to try out cool pavement technology in the communities mo...

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Exploring the Viscosity and Potential of Oil Sludge as an Aged Bitumen Rejuvenator Agent: A Thermal and Structural Research

the bituminous material's long-term performance is significantly influenced by oxidative aging, which impacts the binder's rheological behavior and m...

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哈萨克斯坦在季节性活动放缓之际下调10月沥青产量目标

据WPB报道,哈萨克斯坦因应季节性建筑需求明显下降,已将10月份道路沥青生产计划较上月下调约五分之一。新的...

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Kazakhstan Lowers October Bitumen Output Targets as Seasonal Activity Slows

According to WPB, Kazakhstan has reduced its October road bitumen plan of production by roughly one-fifth compared to last month as a response to the...

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Disruption at Russia's Kirishi: Bitumen and Oil Processing Disruptions from Drone Attack on Key Unit

Russia's Kirishi oil refining complex, one of the country's key oil refining plants, temporarily shut its most efficient crude distillation unit (CDU...

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Indian Refiners Have Retained Russian Oil Access Despite Market Adjustments, Official Suggests

WPB news indicates that a government official has told them that Indian refineries have received a steady supply of Russian crude oil despite Russia'...

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Global Maritime Demand for LNG to Double by 2030 as Supply Expands and Emission Rules Tighten

WPB reports that global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a ship fuel is likely to at least double by 2030. This is primarily because a combi...

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通过先进的沥青桶熔化系统提升公路建设效率

据WPB报道, 沥青加工技术的发展显著提高了现代公路建设的效率与安全性。其中最具影响力的创新之一便是 沥青...

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Enhancing Road Construction Efficiency through Innovative Bitumen Drum Melting Systems

WPB says improvements in bitumen processing technologies have basically raised efficiency and safety in modern road construction. One of the most imp...

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Geopolitical Reset and Energy Market Dynamics – October 2025 Analysis

WPB's perspective is that October 2025 was dominated by the shadow of restored geopolitical tensions, especially following the E3 led a diplomatic ef...

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Paving the Way: Russia Makes the Turn to Automated Road Construction

WPB says this October, Russia will introduce a new revolutionary technology — an automated system for laying asphalt that could change the face of ...

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Autonomous Innovation in the Shipping Industry: HD Hyundai’s VesselWise Gains Key Certification from ABS

The HD Hyundai Group has taken a big leap in the establishment of maritime autonomy, WPB news reports, as the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) issue...

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全球沥青市场展望(2025年10月初)

根据WPB的数据,全球沥青市场在十月初呈现“双重表现”:短期压力给需求蒙上阴影,但长期结构性因素依然稳�...

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Global Bitumen Market Outlook (Early October 2025)

According to the WPB, the global bitumen market shows a dual performance at the beginning of October: short-term pressures have cast a shadow over de...

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Brazil to Become One of the World's Top Oil Producers

WPB reports that Brazil is poised to become one of the world's leading oil producers, driven by gargantuan offshore discoveries and large investments...

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