Bangladesh closes its fertiliser factories due to Middle East gas shortage
Officials said that Bangladesh closed four of its five fertilizer factories on Thursday, amid a worsening shortage of gas triggered by the escalating tensions across the Middle East. A government order aimed to conserve dwindling supplies of gas has halted production at several state-run 'plants, including Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited and Chittagong urea Fertilizer Limited. Uttam Chowdhury is CUFL's Chief Chemist and Head of Production. He said that the two facilities were receiving between 70-80 millions cubic feet of natural gas each day prior to the shutdown.
Palm oil reaches a one-month record as crude prices surge
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday. They closed at their highest levels in a month, supported by an increase in crude oil price. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in May on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose by 26 Ringgit (0.62%) to close at $4,205 ringgit (1,067.26) per ton. This is the highest price since February 5. After a decline in early trading on Thursday, the contract reached a high of 4,268 ringgits per ton during this session. "Bursa Malaysia crude Palm Oil Futures have recovered from their early losses.
Analysts say that India is most at risk from prolonged disruptions in Mideast oil supply.
Analysts said that India, as a rapidly growing oil consumer, would be the most vulnerable country to a 'crude supply shock' if the Middle East conflict led to a long-term disruption of shipments out of the region. This is mainly due to its thin reserves. China and India are Asia's two largest energy consumers. They import around half their crude oil from the Middle East. However, India has less crude in its storage than China, and it is now more dependent on Middle East crude than the past three years.
carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack
The Druzhba pipeline exported some Ukrainian oil, as well as much higher volumes of Russian crude, before it was damaged a month ago by a Russian strike that has led to a halt in supply, three industry sources familiar with the matter said.Oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia through the pipeline primarily operated by Russia have been suspended since January 27 following what Kyiv says was a Russian attack on pumping installations in western Ukraine, prompting…
Mexico's Pemex will supply $496 million worth of oil to Cuba by 2025
Mexico's Pemex provided crude oil and petroleum products worth $496m to Cuba in 2025, through a contract that was effective since 2023. The shipments of oil to Cuba has increased tension between Mexico and the U.S. after U.S. president Donald Trump warned last week that he would impose a tariff on countries who sell oil to this Caribbean island. "We only have one contract. It's from 2023. That's the most recent. It's just a regular commercial contract like those we have with other nations," Rodriguez said. He was speaking with?Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.
Data shows that Indonesia imported Russian Sakhalin crude oil in December and January.
Ship tracking data revealed on Tuesday that Indonesia imported two cargoes in December and in January of Russian oil. These purchases were rare for the Southeast Asian nation and could be a sign of Russian oil sellers looking to expand their market in response to pressure from other buyers. The Kpler & Vortexa imports came as a result of a decline in demand for Russian crude oil from India. India is one of the largest buyers of Russian oil. The U.S. president Donald…
Mexico tries to avoid US tariffs for states that ship oil to Cuba
Mexico will look for diplomatic solutions to help Cuba. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that the country would seek alternatives and find diplomatic solutions after U.S. president Donald Trump signed a tariff order on oil-supplying countries. The White House Executive Order on Thursday could be devastating for Cuba and Mexico, as it is one of the last oil suppliers. Sheinbaum, at her daily morning news conference, said, "We don't want tariffs…
Bousso: ROI-Oil is not able to break through the range of its current price because it needs a shock from Iran's supply, but a tough talk.
Even though oil prices rose 15% in January on the back of fears that a new U.S. attack on Iran was imminent, they remain in a narrow range. A well-supplied crude oil market will not allow for much more price increase from either side. It would take a massive action to?have a lasting impact on the global balance of supply and demand. Brent crude futures are at their highest level since July last year. This puts the global benchmark in line for its largest monthly gain since January 20, 2022 when Russian forces prepared to invade Ukraine.
Venezuelan oil reform encourages immediate investments, but executives still need to go deeper
Foreign and local executives and attorneys said that a proposed reform to Venezuela's oil laws is sufficient to encourage existing companies to expand, and to start investing. However, deeper reforms are needed to attract the $100 Billion the U.S. estimates is necessary to overhaul the nation's energy industry. The U.S. now controls Venezuela's oil revenue and exports after a military invasion to capture President Nicolas Maduro in early this month and a naval blockade since December to stop oil shipments from sanctioned ships.
OPEC Oil Output Falls in December After Low Supply From Iran, Venezuela
OPEC's oil output fell in December due to lower supply from Iran and Venezuela, which offset an OPEC+ agreement to raise production for the month, a Reuters survey found on Friday.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 28.40 million barrels per day last month, down 100,000 bpd from November's revised total, the survey showed, with Iran posting the largest decline.OPEC+, comprising OPEC and allies including Russia, has slowed the pace of its monthly output increases amid concerns of a supply glut.
Russian Urals Discounts in India Triple Since August as US Sanctions Hit
Discounts for Russian flagship Urals crude in Indian ports have tripled since August against dated Brent as U.S. sanctions drive key buyers away from Moscow-supplied oil, three sources involved in the trade said.The United States last month imposed its toughest sanctions yet on Russia’s energy sector, targeting oil majors Lukoil and Rosneft. Friday marks the deadline for companies to wind down all dealings with the two producers.Urals crude has been a mainstay feedstock for Indian refiners since 2023…
Russian Oil Exports Remain Stable Despite Recent Sanctions
Russia has maintained a steady pace of oil shipments from its sea ports at the start of November despite fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on the country's largest oil companies, traders said and LSEG data shows.The United States last week introduced sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil producers, Lukoil and Rosneft. These are the first direct sanctions on Russia imposed by U.S.
Yanchang Seeks Non-Russian Oil in Tender
Chinese refiner Yanchang Petroleum is seeking non-Russian oil in its latest crude tender, trade sources told Reuters on Tuesday, while others said Sinopec subsidiary Luoyang Petrochemical has shut for maintenance as an indirect result of Western sanctions.China's state oil companies and some Indian refiners are avoiding buying Russian oil due to concerns about falling foul of secondary sanctions after recent western sanctions on Russian oil shipments, including last month's U.S.
Lukoil declares Force Majeure in Iraqi oilfield following US sanctions
Four sources familiar with the situation said that Lukoil declared force majeure on Iraq's West Qurna-2 giant oilfield on Monday after Western sanctions against the Russian oil major hindered its operations. Lukoil didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment. Last month, the United States and Britain imposed sanction on Rosneft, Russia's largest oil company, and Lukoil. Three sources confirmed that Iraq had stopped all crude and cash payments to the company.
Lukoil declares Force Majeure in Iraqi Oilfield after Sanctions
Four sources familiar with the situation said that Lukoil declared force majeure on Iraq's West Qurna-2 giant oilfield on Monday after Western sanctions against the Russian oil giant hampered the oil major's operations. Lukoil didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for a comment. Last month, the United States and Britain imposed economic sanctions against Lukoil, Russia's second largest oil company. Iraq has stopped all crude and cash payments to Lukoil, according to three sources.
US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Target Sinopec
The latest U.S. sanctions on Iranian petroleum exports deal a blow to Chinese refining giant Sinopec by targeting a terminal through which the state major handles one-fifth of its crude oil imports, industry executives and analysts said.The sanctions announced on Thursday further complicate U.S.-China relations, coming ahead of planned talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this month.The move follows China's decision to tighten controls on…
Sources say that OPEC+ is planning to increase oil production in November.
Three sources familiar with the discussions said that OPEC+ is likely to approve another increase in oil production of at least 137,000 bbls per day during its meeting on Sunday. The group's desire to gain market share has been boosted by the rising price of oil, they added. OPEC+ reversed its April strategy of production cuts and has already increased quotas to more than 2,500,000 barrels per day. This represents about 2.4% world demand. The goal is to increase market share, and to do so, they have been under pressure by U.S.
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Distribution Facilities
Ukraine's military struck two Russian oil distribution facilities in the Bryansk and Samara regions overnight, Kyiv's general staff said on Tuesday.In Samara, the military hit a line production station that mixes Russian oil for its flagship Urals oil grade for export, the general staff said on Telegram.The pumping station, used for Russia's oil pipeline network system in the Samara region, supplies the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk and also accepts Kazakhstan's transit oil shipments to Russian ports and the Druzhba pipeline to Germany.In Bryansk…
Venezuelan Oil Exports Declined in July as Partners Awaited US Authorizations
Venezuela's oil exports declined about 10% in July from the previous month as key partners of state company PDVSA awaited U.S. authorizations to expand operations in the country, according to vessel tracking data and company documents.Washington in late July green lit producer Chevron to operate in the sanctioned country and export its crude to the U.S. under a restricted license that does not allow any payment to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's administration.Other…
Chevron, Valero Working to Resume Supplies of Venezuelan Oil to US
Chevron and Valero Energy are working to resume supplies of Venezuelan crude to Valero's U.S. refineries under an agreement that was on pause, three sources close to the preparations said on Tuesday, following a new license granted to the U.S. oil major.Washington in late July issued a new restricted authorization for Chevron to operate, swap oil and export crude from sanctioned Venezuela in a policy shift following a prisoner swap. The U.S.