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Kenya has officially moved forward with one of its latest major road projects in Bomet County, with President William Ruto launching the upgrading of the 91 km Kapkatet–Boito–Kapset–Kaptien–Kapleleito–Kiptenden–Kapkoros–Kiplelji–Kapsimotwa–Kapkwen–Olbutyo–Siongiroi Road to bitumen standard.The project, tendered by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) under Tender No. RWC 884, includes several bituminous materials, such as penetration grade bitumen,...

Sulfur comes in more than one commercial form. You may see it as a fine powder, large lumps, flakes, granules, or pastilles. You may also come across products such as sulfur bentonite 90 and sulfur 90 WDG. But are all these products chemically different? Not always. In many cases, the sulfur is still elemental sulfur....

Iran is still the lowest-priced major origin, but restricted shipping has changed what 'competitive' means. South Korea, Singapore and China are filling parts of the gap - at a higher cost. The Strait of Hormuz crisis has not removed Iran from Asia's bitumen map. It has changed how buyers define value. By mid-August, Iranian bitumen...

A 24% crash in Brent crude prices, a 13% drop in Asian bitumen costs, and a 30% surge in Vietnam's demand—since Donald Trump's sweeping trade tariffs took effect on April 2, 2025, the global bitumen market has been thrust into unprecedented volatility. Infinity Galaxy, a UAE-based leader in bitumen market analysis and supply, provides critical...

In February 2025, crude oil prices remained volatile, influenced by a mix of geopolitical, economic, and supply-demand factors. Brent crude averaged around $78 per barrel, slightly lower than January's average of $80, as market dynamics shifted. The month began with some upward pressure due to ongoing OPEC+ production cuts and supply concerns in the Middle...

Overall, crude oil prices were volatile in January 2025, owing to a complicated combination of geopolitical factors, economic conditions, and supply and demand changes. In January 2025, Brent crude oil prices rose significantly, averaging approximately $80 per barrel, up from December's average of $73.86 per barrel. This increase was mostly driven by tougher US restrictions...

In December 2024, Brent crude oil prices reached at $73.86 per barrel, the lowest monthly average in the previous two years. This reduction was mostly due to lower oil demand in China, which was impacted by the country's economic slowdown and growing use of electric vehicles. Additionally, OPEC announcements about increases the future supply, added...

What is more important when buying bitumen: bitumen quality or its price? The real value is in the quality of bitumen. Using cheap and low-quality bitumen can lead to costly problems. The best bitumen meets international standards in its specifications. Keep reading this article for practical tips on purchasing high-quality bitumen. Signs of Low-Quality Bitumen...

In November 2024, crude oil prices saw a slight rise, with Brent crude averaging around $80 per barrel. This was driven by stronger manufacturing activity in China, raising hopes for increased energy demand. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah also helped ease tensions, bringing some stability to the market. However, concerns about possible changes in...