Zahra Esmaili
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices February 2025
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices February 2025
Zahra Esmaili
• March 4, 2025
In February 2025, crude oil prices remained volatile, influenced by a mix of geopolitical, economic, and supply-demand factors. Brent crude […]
• March 4, 2025
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices January 2025
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices January 2025
Zahra Esmaili
• February 9, 2025
Overall, crude oil prices were volatile in January 2025, owing to a complicated combination of geopolitical factors, economic conditions, and […]
• February 9, 2025
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices December 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices December 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• January 13, 2025
In December 2024, Brent crude oil prices reached at $73.86 per barrel, the lowest monthly average in the previous two […]
• January 13, 2025
The Importance of Bitumen Quality
The Importance of Bitumen Quality
Zahra Esmaili
• January 6, 2025
What is more important when buying bitumen: bitumen quality or its price? The real value is in the quality of […]
• January 6, 2025
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices November 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices November 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• December 8, 2024
In November 2024, crude oil prices saw a slight rise, with Brent crude averaging around $80 per barrel. This was […]
• December 8, 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices October 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices October 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• November 5, 2024
October 2024 was a volatile month for oil prices. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, drove […]
• November 5, 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices September 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices September 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• October 6, 2024
September ended by about a 7% drop in both Brent and WTI. The Middle East tensions were the most volatile […]
• October 6, 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices August 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices August 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• September 8, 2024
Crude oil closed in August by about 5% decline. In fact, the rising geopolitical tensions in Gaza, Russia and Libya […]
• September 8, 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices July 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices July 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• August 6, 2024
Brent closed July with a 4% decline mainly due to the weaker outlook of demand projected for China. Rising geopolitical […]
• August 6, 2024
Caustic Soda Tests
Caustic Soda Tests
Zahra Esmaili
• July 13, 2024
Caustic soda tests measure the purity level of the caustic soda. Caustic soda quality must be controlled because it naturally […]
• July 13, 2024
Base Oil Production Process
Base Oil Production Process
Zahra Esmaili
• July 13, 2024
Understanding the base oil production process is crucial in determining its quality and price. Generally, there are two main types […]
• July 13, 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices June 2024
Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices June 2024
Zahra Esmaili
• July 7, 2024
Oil recovered slightly in June after two consecutive falling months. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East was the top effective […]
• July 7, 2024