Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

The World of Petroleum and Bitumen

Decline in UK Demand for Bitumen: A Persistent Trend

The United Kingdom has experienced a significant decline in bitumen consumption, with demand falling by nearly 20 percent in the third quarter of 202...

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Polymer-Modified Bitumen Market Update

The global polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) market is projected to experience remarkable growth, with its value anticipated to rise from USD 11.83 bill...

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Comprehensive Overview of the Bitumen Market in 2025

The global bitumen market has witnessed steady growth over the years, driven by infrastructure development, technological advancements, and sustainab...

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The Effect of Bitumen Ageing on Surface Raveling

Surface raveling is a prevalent functional issue that affects the longevity of bituminous pavement.

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India: JK Lakshmi Advocates GST Reduction on Cement to 18% While Highlighting the Cost-Effectiveness of Cement over Bitumen

Arun Shukla, President and Director of JK Lakshmi Cement, has urged the Indian government to revise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cement, bring...

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Lac La Biche, Canada: Project Aims to Boost Bitumen Flow and Reduce Water Usage

Three cutting-edge initiatives have been awarded $2.7 million through Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program, focus...

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India Strengthens Road Network: MRPL Begins Operations at Advanced Bitumen Facility in Mangaluru

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has officially started operations at a modern bitumen manufacturing unit in Mangaluru, utilizing...

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Denmark’s Photocat Partners with SIKA AG to Turn Bitumen Roofing into Air-Purifying Solutions

In a groundbreaking collaboration, SIKA AG, a global frontrunner in construction and roofing solutions, has secured a licensing agreement to incorpor...

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UBC’s Bitumen-Based Carbon Fibre Initiative Progresses Towards Commercialization

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has advanced its innovative project to create carbon fibres from bitumen, securing $2.6 million from Alberta...

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Bitumen Market Overview: Size, Trends, and Analysis

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Asia’s First Bio-Bitumen Highway: Paving the Way for Greener Roads

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has officially launched a 1-kilometer stretch of Asia’s inaugural highway constructe...

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HPCL Approves Rs 4,679 Crore Lube Modernization Project

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has given the green light to a “lube modernization and bottoms upgradation” project to be carried out ...

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Canada’s McAsphalt Partners with REV LNG for First LNG-Powered Bitumen Carrier

REV LNG, a prominent energy services provider, has successfully completed its inaugural liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling operation for McAsphal...

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Road Bitumen Sales Climb After 12-Year Decline

For the first time in over a decade, the UK’s Road Emulsion Association (REA) has recorded a rise in the production, distribution, and application ...

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Bitumen Plant Proposal Under Review in Bulawayo city (Zimbabwe)

The Bulawayo City Council is currently examining a proposal from Tendy Tree Investment (TTI), a vehicle parking management firm, to set up a bitumen ...

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GP Petroleums Secures Rs 223 Crore Contract from HPCL for Bulk Bitumen Supply

GP Petroleums Ltd has successfully obtained a contract to provide bulk bitumen to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as revealed in a regula...

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Algerian Bitumen Importers Prepare to Revive Trade with Spain

After more than two years, Algerian bitumen importers are gearing up to restart shipments from Spain, following a recent green light from the Algeria...

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Road Construction Stalls as Forex Fluctuations Drive 150% Increase in Bitumen Costs

Many road construction projects in Nigeria are facing delays or have come to a halt, largely due to the sharp rise in bitumen prices spurred by forei...

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Kazakhstan may bring in as much as 500,000 tonnes of bitumen from Russia in 2024, as reported by the Energy Ministry in Astana.

According to ministry sources, Kazakhstan has the capacity to produce 1.2 million tonnes of bitumen annually, though real output falls short due to l...

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Greenvale Energy’s Alpha Torbanite Project Shows Promise for Premium C170 Bitumen Production

• Greenvale Energy has demonstrated that with additional adjustments, its Alpha Torbanite resource can yield premium C170-grade bitumen. • Test...

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