BP and Chevron top the list of bidders at a small US Gulf of Mexico gas and oil auction
According to a U.S. government livestreamed auction, BP's single bid accounted for almost half of the total. The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management conducted the sale. It was a far less successful one than the previous auction three months earlier. Donald Trump's administration prioritizes regular lease sales and plans to have 30 in the area by 2040. The auction was won by a $21 million bid from BP on a block located in Green Canyon.
India warns its consumers to conserve energy and not panic about gas shortages
India, the second largest importer of LPG in the world, asked its consumers to conserve energy and not panic over gas supplies. The 'federal government' has used emergency powers to order refiners that they increase production of LPG, and reduce sales to industry in order to prevent a shortage. Sujata sharma, joint secretary at the federal oil minister, stated that government measures had increased LPG production locally by 25%.
US Energy Department blames its staff for an errant Navy escort Post
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy allegedly posted a message on Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s official X page on Tuesday, which incorrectly stated that the U.S. Navy escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. The post was deleted quickly, but it had raised expectations in the global oil industry that oil and gas would be able to flow again through this vital 'waterway', which is effectively closed after the Israeli and U.S.
Palm oil prices rise on the back of a weaker ringgit and Chicago soyoil price strength
Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday due to a softer ringgit and the stronger soyoils traded in Chicago. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract for May delivery on the?Bursa Derivatives exchange had gained 32 ringgit or 0.72% to 4,460 Ringgit ($1,137.46). It had fallen to 4,395 earlier in the day. Analysts in Singapore said that palm oil futures were trading higher…
The rate signal is muddied by the surge in India swap rates amid global turmoil
The surge in Indian overnight index swap (OIS), which is normally a key indicator of policy rate expectations, overstates the impact that 'the Iran War and higher oil costs will have on domestic monetary policies. India's OIS rates for one-year and two-year periods have risen by more than 45 basis point each since the outbreak of the?Israeli U.S. war with Iran on February 28.
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Auction yields Far Fewer Bids Than First Trump Sale
According to a document posted on the government's website, the second auction of oil and natural gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico by the Trump administration in three months drew far less interest from the industry than the one held in December. Oil prices are at four-year highs due to the U.S.'s war against Iran, which has disrupted crude oil flows around the world.
Patterson-UTI, an oilfield services firm, says that higher oil prices won't spur more US production.
Andy Hendricks, CEO at?oilfield service company 'Patterson-UTI', stated on Tuesday that a surge in energy costs caused by the war between the United States and Israel with Iran would not lead to an increase in U.S. production of oil without the necessary market predictability. Since the end of Feburary, oil prices have been fluctuating wildly after Iran closed the Strait…
G7 and EU discuss energy prices and strategic reserves
Officials said that the G7 energy minsters will discuss the soaring prices of energy due to the war in Iran during a Tuesday call. A group of European Union Leaders will also do the same later in the day. On Monday, oil?prices soared to $119 per barrel, their?highest level in nearly four years. This was due to fears that Gulf production would be cut and tanker exports disrupted.
India's small-scale steelmakers are facing production cuts due to LNG shortages caused by the Iran war
Industry officials say that a number of small 'Indian steel' producers have warned of production cuts due to the Middle East conflict, which is disrupting gas supplies for the world’s second largest producer of the alloy behind China. Triveni Iron and Steel Industries, based in Gujarat, is the largest gas-consuming area of the country, and relies heavily on Middle East gas for a large portion of its supply.
Indian restaurants are warning of closures due to the shortage of cooking gas as a result of the Iran war
The Iran war has caused a shortage of cooking gas in India, and restaurants and hotels have warned that they may be forced to close their doors. Authorities have set up a committee to review the requests of industry. Fuel shortages are a result of the U.S. and Israel war against Iran, which has stopped ship traffic on the Gulf of Mexico and Strait of Hormuz. This has led to higher energy and transport prices…
Report: US solar installations will drop by 2025 as a result of Trump's policies.
A study released on Tuesday showed that the U.S. market for solar energy added fewer installations in 2025 than the previous year. This is due to the fact that President Donald 'Trump' scrapped tax breaks and subsidies for renewable energy developers. According to a report by Wood Mackenzie and the Solar Energy Industries Association, 43 gigawatts of new solar capacity was installed in 2018. This compares to 50 GW in 2020.
Bloomberg News reports that oil magnate Sargeant's firm loaded 1 million barrels of oil for China.
North?American Blue Energy is a company that has been backed by the United States. Harry Sargeant III is a renowned energy magnate who has made a decision to export?1,000,000 barrels of?Venezuelan oil for delivery into China. Bloomberg News reported this on Monday, citing an official document. Reports?stated that this may be the first shipment of Venezuelan oil delivered to Asia since the US took control of the nation's oil exports earlier this year. U.S.
Brazil's Ultrapar taps BTG for possible Ipiranga stake sale, Chevron interest reported
Two people familiar with this process said that Brazilian?conglomerate Ultrapar?has?tapped??investment banking BTG Pactual to handle the sale of a potential stake in fuel distributor Ipiranga. The?Brazil Journal had reported earlier in the day that oil company Chevron and Ultrapar were in advanced negotiating?talks for a 30% stake of Ipiranga. Two sources said they couldn't confirm whether Chevron was one of the potential buyers.
Venture Global promises on-time LNG delivery amid Middle East conflict
Venture Global LNG, a U.S. developer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has informed customers that its Plaquemines plant in Louisiana is under construction. The letter was seen by the. Venture Global LNG, a Virginia-based firm, wrote to customers of Plaquemines Phase 1 on Friday and stated that it will begin long-term deliveries on October 31, despite a rise in global gas prices due to the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
Brazil's sugar mills will reduce production and switch to ethanol due to the energy price spike
Analysts said that the sharp rise in energy prices due to the ongoing 'war' in the Middle East will cause Brazilian sugarcane processors?to produce more ethanol than sugar during the new upcoming?season. The ICE exchange's raw sugar futures jumped over 3% Monday, following gains in oil futures, as the market expects a lower sugar volume from Brazil's middle-south region, which is the world's biggest sugar-producing area.
Oil stocks held back by G7 nations as Iran crisis raises prices
France's Finance Minister said that G7 countries haven't yet decided whether to release their emergency oil reserves, as prices are surging above $119 per barrel because of the Iran War. He added that there was no immediate shortage in supply. We have agreed to use all necessary tools to stabilize the market, including releasing any stockpiles that may be necessary.
Oil and Gas Industry urge EU to stop methane emission law
Oil and gas companies warned that the European Union's methane emission law could disrupt Europe’s fuel imports if it is implemented next year. The?industry's call comes after the U.S. The?government asked the EU to exempt U.S. gas and oil from the rules. Brussels has offered more flexible options for companies to comply with the rules, but refused to rollback this policy. It is a key pillar in its climate strategy.
Palm oil prices surge as crude oil rises, boosting biodiesel prospects
Malaysian palm-oil futures jumped more than 9%, before paring gains on Monday. This was the largest jump in three years. It is expected that a rise in crude oil prices will boost demand for biodiesel feedstocks. The benchmark May palm oil contract on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 203 ringgit or 4.65% to $4,570 ringgit (1,154.04) per metric ton after surging earlier in the day to 4,803 ringsgit. This was its highest level?in over a year.
Middle East conflict may spur demand for palm oil in biodiesel sector
Industry officials have told?that the Middle East conflict, which has pushed up crude oil prices, could boost demand for palm oils in the biodiesel industry and for food use. Asian buyers are looking for quick shipments. Indonesian and Malaysian production reached a new record in 2025. This resulted in a rise of stocks and pressure on prices. The conflict has made palm oil more attractive to biodiesel producers…
US-Israeli War on Iran Causes Major Oil, Gas Disruptions
Kuwait announced?cuts at the weekend due to the U.S. and Israel war against Iran. Analysts predict the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, which are running out of oil storage, will have to reduce their output as well. Here are the main energy disruptions that have occurred so far. Three industry sources reported on March 8 that the Iraqi production has collapsed: "the country's oil output from its southern oilfields is down 70%…