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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The September 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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U.S. Midterms Could Reshape Iran Strategy as Hormuz and Bitumen Trade Enter a Post-Election Risk Window

According to WPB, the November 3 U.S. midterm elections are becoming an increasingly important political boundary for Washington’s Iran strategy, security in the Strait of Hormuz and the petroleum markets that depend on the Gulf. The ele...

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Uzbekistan’s Fergana Refinery Boosts Bitumen Output by 60% as Capacity Utilization Targets 65%

According to WPB, Uzbekistan’s Fergana Oil Refinery has increased bitumen production by approximately 60% following repairs to key processing units...

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VLCC Freight to China Hits $80 Million as Record Shipping Costs Reshape Asian Crude Trade

According to WPB, the cost of transporting a full Very Large Crude Carrier cargo from the U.S. Gulf to China has reached approximately $80 million, p...

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Cape Town, South Africa Opens New Tender for Supply and Delivery of Bituminous Products

According to WPB, the City of Cape Town in South Africa has opened a new 36-month tender for the supply and delivery of bituminous products required ...

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China Bitumen Market Surges After Holiday, but 12% Rise in Refinery Stocks Tempers Physical Shortage Signal

According to WPB, China’s bitumen futures market surged on the first trading day after the National Day holiday, with the main Shanghai Futures Exc...

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European BRAVE Project Targets Bio-Binders for Higher Recycling Rates in Asphalt Pavements

According to WPB, a new European research project has officially begun examining whether bio-based binders can be combined with reclaimed asphalt to ...

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