The Biden administration plans to ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil to allow more of the country's crude to reach Europe.  

The U.S. will allow European companies still operating in Venezuela to immediately transfer more oil to the continent, while allowing Chevron to negotiate a resumption of operations in Venezuela, according to people familiar with the matter.  Venezuela's OPPOSITION, which is backed by the United States, is understood to favor the move.  Tight global oil supplies have sent crude and fuel costs soaring, threatening to add to already high inflation.  Increasing Venezuelan crude exports would help ease supply constraints while also helping to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian energy.

The US has sought to encourage talks between the Venezuelan government and the US-backed opposition to open the way to free and fair elections by extending a limited license held by Chevron to allow the oil company to maintain its operations in Venezuela and negotiate future operations.  

The United States reportedly did not extend a permit to Allow Chevron to drill and sell Venezuelan crude, as the company had hoped.  

The license extension will allow Chevron to negotiate with State-run Petroleos de Venezuela SA, with which it has a joint venture.  Previously, the company could not directly negotiate with any officials sanctioned by the United States.  Chevron has been lobbying the United States to allow it to drill for Venezuelan crude and sell it on world markets to help lower energy prices amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Affected by the ever-changing international situation, the supply and prices of many commodities like the tungsten carbide are still very uncertain.

Tungsten wedding ring and titanium wedding ring are the most popular ring styles on the market today. They come in a variety of colors and styles, as well as many unique types of tessellation and etching.
 
Tungsten ring vs Titanium ring
Of the two metals, tungsten is the strongest and more resistant to scratches. Tungsten carbide has a hardness rating of 8.5 to 9, while titanium has a hardness rating of 6. Tungsten can only be scratched by metals or materials of the same or higher grade, such as diamonds.
However, this does not mean that tungsten is necessarily a high-quality material. Because it is too hard, it is also very brittle. This means that if you put it down or under enough pressure, it may break or break, so it is not indestructible.
 
On the other hand, although titanium is much harder than gold and platinum, it is still malleable. This means that it is more flexible and will not break even if it falls, but it will deform in rare cases. Titanium has the properties of corrosion, loss of luster, scratch resistance and fracture resistance, so it is very suitable for making wedding rings and jewelry.
 
As a stronger and more durable material, tungsten has a heavier weight, which may feel when worn. On the other hand, titanium is very light in weight, even so durable. If you like lightweight materials and don't want to wear heavy rings on your fingers, stick with titanium.
 
When choosing a wedding ring, consider these features and understand that a material may better suit your needs.
 
Will tungsten rings and titanium rings turn finger green?
Titanium and tungsten are naturally hypoallergenic, so they don't turn your skin green or irritate people who are allergic to metals.
 
Titanium has 100% biocompatibility and is the preferred material for implants and bone plates installed in vivo.
 
It should be noted that tungsten may or may not cause a reaction, depending on the mixture of the alloy. When mixed with nickel or cobalt, it can cause skin reactions in people who are allergic to these compounds. If you are allergic to one of these materials, be sure to find items labeled ‘cobalt-free’ or ‘nickel-free’.
 
Can I change my tungsten ring or titanium ring color?
Although both materials have awe-inspiring colors, such as bronze or silver. Titanium is softer, so it can be anodized, which means it can be converted into a variety of colors, such as pink, red, blue and so on. It can also be done in a different way than tungsten, such as a satin appearance with a stronger texture.
 
If you want tungsten to have a unique color, don't worry, it's still possible. For tungsten, electroplating is used to give it a more unique appearance. Tungsten is very durable, but the coating sometimes wears or changes color over time, which means it may need to be recoated at some point.
 
Tungsten carbide Price
The price is influenced by many factors including the supply and demand in the market, industry trends, economic activity, market sentiment, and unexpected events.
If you are looking for the latest Tungsten carbide WC price, you can send us your inquiry for a quote. (sales3@nanotrun.com)
 
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Recently, the Turkish government announced that the Turkish President has signed a presidential decree to provide incentives for its Black Sea gas field development projects, including tax exemptions and other preferential measures.  

With a fixed investment of 145.1 billion Turkish lira ($10 billion), the project will employ 1,018 people and produce 14 billion standard cubic meters of gas per year, the decree reads. The incentives involved include tariff and VAT exemptions, as well as a range of tax cuts.

In June 2021, Turkish drill ships discovered 135 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the Sakaria field in the Black Sea, bringing Turkey's total gas discoveries in the region to 540 billion cubic meters.  

Turkey imports almost all of its annual gas consumption of about 50 billion cubic meters.  

Except for natural gas, the supply and prices of many other tungsten carbide will continue to be influenced by international situations.

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