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The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

The July 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The July 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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Europe’s Heat Crisis Is About to Rewrite the Asphalt Specification Book

According to WPB, Europe’s repeated heatwaves in 2026 are turning pavement temperature from a seasonal maintenance issue into a procurement and specification question. Road authorities have dealt with isolated softening, bleeding and def...

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Iraq’s Baniyas Corridor Is Open for Fuel Oil. Could Bitumen Be the Next Cargo?

According to WPB, Iraq’s new export corridor through Syria has moved from an emergency response into a functioning Mediterranean trade route. Iraqi...

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India’s Bitumen Supply Model Is Being Rewritten Under Pressure

According to WPB, India’s bitumen market is undergoing a structural adjustment that extends well beyond a temporary fall in imports. Road demand re...

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Australia’s First New Refinery in 60 Years Could Redraw the Regional Bitumen Map

According to WPB, Australia’s decision to fund an early-stage study into a new large-scale oil refinery marks a significant change in the country�...

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The Global Bitumen Market Enters a Regional Era

According to WPB, recent developments across the energy and logistics sectors suggest that the international bitumen trade is entering a new phase. T...

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Could Ultra-Thin Asphalt Become the Future of Road Maintenance?

According to WPB, a road maintenance project in one of Asia’s busiest metropolitan regions may offer a useful glimpse into the future of urban pave...

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