Russia's Perm processing facility has paused activity following an August 21 aerial assault. Insiders confirmed the shutdown to Marine News Magazine and Arab News PK. Separate industry developments indicate billion-dollar fuel ventures exposing deep-seated regional tensions across East Africa, according to reporting by The Conversation.
Australia's older oil refineries stay at the heart of current national fuel security discussions, as covered by the Herald Sun. Energy company Ampol reported a slowed oil market rebound despite recording strong first-half profits, according to Quantum Commodity Intelligence.