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Source: EnergyNow.com

Trump and Xi Discuss Hormuz Shipping as Maritime Incidents Impact Gulf Routes

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the regional conflict and maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing. Meanwhile, fresh shipping incidents were reported near the waterway, including a boarding off the UAE port of Fujairah and an attack off Oman. A White House official stated that both leaders agreed the strategic strait should remain open to international shipping.

Industry News
Source: streamlinefeed.co.ke

China Scraps Two-Thirds of Overseas Coal Projects as Renewables Expand in UAE

A new joint study by CREA and PACS reveals that China has cancelled 67 percent of overseas coal power projects planned prior to its 2021 UN pledge, eliminating 61.5 gigawatts of capacity. The report highlights that operational China-linked renewable generation has now surpassed the potential power output of cancelled coal projects in the UAE, Brazil, and Tanzania. However, researchers warn that private Chinese investments in captive coal power continue to present loopholes.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Asia’s Crude Oil Imports Rebound Driven by Arabian Gulf Shipments

Asian crude oil imports are scheduled to reach 23.96 million barrels per day in September 2026, supported by shipments from Arabian Gulf producers. China increased its imports to 8.93 million barrels per day in August, though total Asian volumes remain 13 percent below pre-tension baselines.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Asia Crude Oil Imports Rebound While China Raises Purchases From Gulf Producers

Asian markets are scheduled to import 23.96 million barrels of crude oil per day in September 2026, driven by Arabian Gulf supplies. China's foreign crude purchases reached 8.93 million barrels per day in August, a 6.2 percent increase month-on-month. Despite recovering maritime flows, total Asian crude imports remain 13 percent below pre-crisis baseline levels.

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