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Idemitsu leads next wave of refinery closures in Japan?
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Idemitsu announced that Yamaguchi refinery will be permanently shut in early 2024. The announcement comes after a string of closures announced in last few years in Japan. It shows Japan's continued path of reducing capacity in light of structurally declining demand. In this Insight, we discuss the Yamaguchi refinery's net cash margin performance, reasons for its closure and share our views on the implications of the closures on Japan's oil product balances
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