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Kazakhstan Eyes Major Oil Refining Expansion by 2040

8/3/2025

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Kazakhstan aims to boost oil refining capacity from 18 million to 39 million tons annually by 2040, targeting exports to China, India, and Central Asia.
OPEC+ raised production quotas, yet actual output lagged, risking oversupply by early Q4 2025.
Asian oil demand is robust, driven by rising consumption in India and emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia.
Brazil's crude exports to China soared 60% in Q2 2025, reflecting changing energy supply dynamics as China decreases U.S. imports.

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Story summary

Kazakhstan aims to boost oil refining capacity from 18 million to 39 million tons annually by 2040, targeting exports to China, India, and Central Asia.
OPEC+ raised production quotas, yet actual output lagged, risking oversupply by early Q4 2025.
Asian oil demand is robust, driven by rising consumption in India and emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia.
Brazil's crude exports to China soared 60% in Q2 2025, reflecting changing energy supply dynamics as China decreases U.S. imports.