Naphtha

South Korea enforces naphtha export ban amid Middle East supply disruptions

The move requires refiners to divert export volumes to the local market and give the government powers to order production and allocation of naphtha, a key petrochemical feedstock used in chips, autos, plastics and everyday goods.

Russia's Novatek to maximize naphtha exports in March amid Asia shortage

Rising production in Ust-Luga and easing ice conditions in the Baltic Sea will allow Novatek to boost naphtha exports to Asian markets, where supply challenges due to the Gulf conflict have sent prices to record highs.

Asia refining margins rocket to highest in nearly 4 years on Hormuz supply disruption

India's Haldia has ample naphtha, plans to step up local purchases amid US–Iran conflict

Asia's naphtha crack surges to 4-yr high

Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to U.S. firms, India

The Jafurah project, estimated to contain 229 Tsft3 of raw gas and 75 Bbbl of condensate, is central to Aramco's ambitions to boost its gas output to become a major global natural gas player and to expand its offerings of light crude grades.

Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports

Singapore light distillate stocks swelled to the highest level since July 2022 this week amid high supplies of naphtha and gasoline while demand for both products was lower-than-expected.

Digital Exclusive: Innovative grassroots CDU-VDU configuration—Pioneering energy efficiency and net-zero pathways in modern refineries

This article introduces a CDU-VDU configuration tailored for grassroots refineries, decoupling stripping and rectification sections via a dedicated flash drum to enable steam-free rectification.

Russia hunts for new naphtha markets as key buyers pull back

Buyers have become more cautious after Washington imposed sanctions on top Russian oil producers, forcing sellers to hold naphtha on ships or in storage abroad from where it can be re-exported, often with the destination obscured.

Vitol to load first diluent cargo under Venezuela supply deal last weekend

The flow of naphtha, used as a diluent to thin Venezuela's heavy crude oil and make it easier to move and process, would mark a key milestone in efforts to boost production in the South American country as the Trump administration focuses on reviving its oil industry after removing President Nicolas Maduro from power last week.