China and the US are in an intense standoff over Iranian crude oil, with China indicating they may continue to import those medium and heavy barrels even after a sanctions Continue Reading
People living in countries along China’s new “Silk Road” favor investment in renewable energy over the construction of coal-fired power plants, according to a poll released on Wednesday ahead of Continue Reading
The plague’s victims die gruesomely. First, a high fever. The skin goes flushed, purplish. There is a discharge from the eyes and nose. Bloody diarrhea. And within days, death. The Continue Reading
This GFS model shows a simulation of temperatures in degrees Celsius on Saturday afternoon in southeastern Asia. (TropicalTidBits.com) Vietnam broke its record high national temperature Saturday, the latest in records Continue Reading
When it comes to its strategic petroleum reserves–and most other things, for that matter–China keeps its cards close to the vest. While tight-lipped government agencies have not and likely will Continue Reading
China imported 556,000 b/d from Iran in Q1 Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Analysts expect mixed compliance by Beijing Japan, South Korea seen Continue Reading
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it has lodged representations with the United States over Washington’s plan to end waivers for Iranian oil imports. “The decision from the U.S. will Continue Reading
Asia’s largest refiner Sinopec is set to receive its first U.S. crude oil cargo this week since halting imports from the country in September, two sources with knowledge of the Continue Reading
Highlights Seoul fully supports Monday’s White House decision, US foreign policies South Korean refiners capable of diversifying crude supply sources US, Qatar, Norway among many alternative condensate supply sources Seoul Continue Reading
Chinese state-run refiners are awaiting further instructions from the government regarding imports of Iranian crude, but officials and executives indicated a strong likelihood of pushback from the central government against Continue Reading
