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Advanced Imaging Insights into Asphalt Pavement Structure and Moisture Performance

Feb 09, 2026

According to WPB, Recent scientific findings on the internal structure of asphalt pavements are gaining attention far beyond academic circles, with p...

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The Position of the Snapback Mechanism on the Political and Energy Equations Between Iran and the United States

Feb 09, 2026

According to WPB, the renewed discussion surrounding the possible activation of the snapback mechanism has reintroduced a familiar but unresolved iss...

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Why Europe’s New Momentum in the Bitumen Supply Chain Matters for Global Markets

Feb 09, 2026

According to WPB, Recent developments within the European bitumen sector indicate a broader realignment in how infrastructure materials are produced,...

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The impact of new diplomacy between Tehran and Washington on the energy order and the bitumen market

Feb 08, 2026

According to WPB, Developments surrounding renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States are unfolding at a time when global energ...

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Disruption to European Port Operations Amid a Coordinated Nationwide Labor Strike

Feb 08, 2026

According to WPB, the confirmation of a coordinated international port workers’ strike scheduled for 6 February 2026 has introduced a new layer of ...

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U.S. Presidential Security Measures Expand Political Oversight of Energy Trade

Feb 05, 2026

According to WPB, Recent activities recorded in the "Presidential Actions" section of the White House indicate that U.S. national security policy is ...

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Hidden Tankers Trying to Evade Maritime Sanctions

Feb 05, 2026

According to WPB, the expanding scrutiny surrounding sanction-bypassing tanker networks is no longer limited to diplomatic disputes or European enfor...

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The Impact of Iran's Frequent Internet Outages on Commerce and Energy Networks

Feb 05, 2026

According to WPB, Iran’s repeated internet shutdowns and chronically weak bandwidth have become more than a domestic connectivity problem. Across t...

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Maritime Security Priorities in 2026 Reshape the Operating Environment for Middle East Bitumen Shipping

Feb 05, 2026

According to WPB, Current developments in maritime security and transport policy are increasingly influencing how petroleum-derived construction mate...

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Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt, a New Direction for Road Materials and Bitumen-Based Infrastructure

Feb 05, 2026

According to WPB, the recent announcement from Argo Graphene Solutions, released on 29 January 2026, marks a noteworthy development in the evolving r...

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European Council Endorses a Gradual Ban on Russian Gas Imports as Energy Policy Reorients Industrial Supply Chains

Jan 31, 2026

According to WPB, The European Council’s decision to give final approval to a stepwise ban on Russian gas imports marks a significant development i...

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New EU sanctions against Iran

Jan 31, 2026

According to WPB, the latest European compliance notice on restrictive measures related to Iran arrives at a moment when the Middle East’s industri...

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Iraq Bitumen FOB Price Analysis (Bulk / Drum / Jumbo Bag)

Jan 30, 2026

Important note on data handling: The last observation is a reported range; for modeling and charts, the midpoint is used (e.g., 360–363 → 361.5)....

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New Sustainability Standards and RAP/RAS Integration Define the Emerging Operating Reality of the Global Bitumen Industry

Jan 29, 2026

According to WPB, Bitumen and asphalt supply chains are entering a period in which sustainability regulation, procurement rules, and recycled-materia...

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Israel's role in recent Middle East tensions and its impact on global bitumen and oil trade

Jan 29, 2026

According to WPB, Recent Israeli military activity and the continued volatility surrounding regional security in the Middle East have reinforced a r...

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Bitumen laboratory without an operator!

Jan 27, 2026

According to WPB, the rapid integration of autonomous laboratory systems into material science is beginning to influence sectors that have traditiona...

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A Quiet Regulatory Shift in France That Is Rewriting the Operating Space of the Global Bitumen Trade

Jan 27, 2026

According to WPB, Developments in France during January 2026, although presented domestically as regulatory and technical adjustments, carry conseque...

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China’s 2026 Tariff Architecture and Its Expanding Influence on Oil and Bitumen Trade Networks

Jan 27, 2026

According to WPB, From the outset of 2026, the enforcement of China’s revised tariff structure has introduced a new operational environment for glo...

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Asian Refinery Decisions on Heavy Feedstocks and Their Expanding Reach Across Infrastructure Markets

Jan 26, 2026

According to WPB, Recent operational decisions taken by major refineries across Asia are beginning to register well beyond regional boundaries, with ...

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Five Procurement Errors Common Among First-Time Bitumen Buyers That Experienced Buyers Consistently Avoid

Jan 26, 2026

According to WPB, Recent assessments of infrastructure delivery across the Middle East and several emerging markets indicate that procurement perform...

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