China's state-owned enterprise (SOE) refiners have significantly ramped up production of marine diesel, a move that has raised concerns among analysts and defense experts. The capacity utilization at SOE refiners has surged from 75% to 95%, reaching full production, while smaller 'teapot refiners' have seen a decrease from 65% to 55%.
This shift in produ…
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