Razieh Gilani

Crude Oil, HSFO and Bitumen Prices February 2025

Zahra Esmaili • March 4, 2025

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • February 9, 2025

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • January 13, 2025

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • January 6, 2025

3 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • December 8, 2024

1 minute

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

Zahra Esmaili • November 5, 2024

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • October 6, 2024

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • September 8, 2024

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • August 6, 2024

2 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • July 13, 2024

4 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • July 13, 2024

6 minutes

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

Zahra Esmaili • July 7, 2024

2 minutes

Oil recovered slightly in June after two consecutive falling months. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East was the top effective […]

• July 7, 2024