< div> Malaysia’s oil palm sector faces a complex market adjustment as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) takes effect, creating distinct advantages for fully traceable producers while penalizing less transparent smallholders. According to UOB Kay Hian Research, the regulatory shift arrives as European imports of palm oil fall to 2.85 million tonnes for the … Read more
Global energy supplies face mounting pressure as Saudi Arabia’s primary East-West oil pipeline remains shut down following multiple drone strikes, coinciding with an Iran-backed Houthi offensive that has seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and strategic shipping choke points. Pipeline Attacks and Saudi Export Bottlenecks Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline suffered extensive fire … Read more
Canadian crude exports to the United States averaged just over 4 million barrels per day during the first half of 2026, maintaining deep cross-border energy ties even as Ottawa and Washington clash over a new round of tariffs, according to the Canada Energy Regulator and reporting by Oilprice.com. U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners Absorb More Canadian … Read more
Trans Mountain’s pipeline system is moving 890,000 barrels per day from Alberta to British Columbia and hit full capacity for the first time in June, according to data reported by Oilprice.com. Trans Mountain Expansion Adds 300,000 Barrels Per Day to Pacific Routes The operator plans to add 90,000 barrels per day of capacity in the … Read more
U.S. and Iranian military forces exchanged direct fire in the waters around Iran, involving U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil carriers and Iranian targeting of three tankers navigating unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from U.S. Central Command and Iranian state media. U.S. Central Command Strikes Kharg Island Area Following Missile … Read more
Strait of Hormuz Closures Threaten Global Supply Chains Beyond Oil and Gas If the disruption persists for a few more months, analysts warn it could trigger widespread stagflation by choking off essential petrochemical feedstocks. Petrochemical Feedstocks and Naphtha Shortages The Middle East normally supplies about 30 percent of global seaborne exports of liquefied petroleum gas, … Read more
According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia exported 7.67 million tonnes of palm oil in the first half of the year, representing a 10.3% increase from the previous year. However, export earnings grew by just 1.9%, highlighting a growing gap between shipment volumes and actual revenue. Export Trends and Market Shifts in Malaysian … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports to Asian buyers face severe logistical bottlenecks as regional conflicts choke traditional maritime corridors, forcing state shippers to rely heavily on Red Sea transit routes that are increasingly targeted by militant attacks. Strait of Hormuz Closure and the Red Sea Workaround The ongoing regional war in Iran has effectively closed … Read more
The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran into an eleventh consecutive day of airstrikes, targeting infrastructure near the city of Tabriz and western regions including Abdanan and Chovar. As the conflict intensifies, President Donald Trump has signaled that diplomatic negotiations remain unlikely in the near-term, while the Pentagon confirms the war has … Read more
Indonesia has completed its first import of Russian crude oil, marking the start of a strategic shift to secure national energy supplies. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed on Tuesday that the government, acting through the Research and Development Center for Oil and Gas Technology (Lemigas), managed the shipment. This procurement is part … Read more