China Oil Imports Rise 7.6% in April on Strong Teapot Demand

China’sGeneral Administration of Customs confirmed Monday that April crude-oil imports totaled 32.58 million...

Four China teapot refineries apply for 14.47 mil mt/year of crude quotas

Four more Chinese independent teapot refineries, with a total capacity of 15.6 million mt/year, have joined others...

China teapot refineries: Shandong teapot refiners to ramp up crude imports before year-end

Some independent teapot refiners in China's eastern Shandong province will be ramping up crude oil imports...

Mercuria sees 'standout' opportunity in China teapot refineries

The speedy unshackling of China's oil market has thrown open one of the best opportunities to drive business...

China teapot refineries: Bitumen blend demand continues to ease

Demand for imported crude, petroleum bitumen blend and straight-run fuel oil by independent teapot refineries in...

Russian Oil Floods Export Market as Teapot Refiners Lose Money

Crude oil exports from Russia, the world’s biggest producer, grew about seven times faster than output in the first quarter as the country processed less fuel at home. ...

China fuel oil: Shandong teapot refiners likely to further cut fuel oil demand

Demand for imported fuel oil as feedstock at teapot refineries in East China’s Shandong province remains weak after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, ...