Southeast Asia’s Bitumen Market: Supply Surge vs. Mixed Demand
Bitumen markets in Southeast Asia are poised for a shift as increased export availability from South China meets a varied regional demand outlook for 2025, as reported by Argus Media. A combination of pent-up demand from delayed projects and new production initiatives could shape the market dynamics. Near-Term and 2025 Demand Prospects Pent-up demand from […]
Global Energy Markets Struggle Amid Gas Price Surges, Supply Disruptions, and OPEC+ Uncertainty
European natural gas prices have jumped nearly 45% this year, driven by cold weather forecasts and U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, a key Russian financial entity. Northwest Europe is experiencing its first notably cold winter since 2021, with temperatures below the 30-year average, causing gas inventories to drop to 87.7% of capacity. LNG (liquefied natural gas) […]
