Novatek Establishes Company to Build Vessels, Floating Facilities Amid Global Tanker Shortage
Russia's largest producer of liquefied natural gas Novatek has set up a company to build its own vessels and floating facilities, according to the state's registry of authorised companies, amid a shortage of gas tankers due to san
Oil Prices Fall as US, Iran Consider Ceasefire Proposal Framework
Oil prices retreated in choppy trade on Monday, as investors awaited clarity on the status of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran, wary about sustained supply losses due to shipping disruptions.Brent…
Dangote Refinery Increases Exports to Ease African Supply Crunch
Nigeria's Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased exports of gasoline and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner Aliko Dangote said on Monday.Dangote said the refinery…
Indian Refiner Reliance Buys Venezuelan Crude From State-Run PDVSA
A unit of India's refiner Reliance Industries has begun loading a 2-million-barrel cargo of Venezuelan heavy crude directly bought from state-run energy company PDVSA, according to a company…
Italy to Receive LNG From US Golden Pass Facility Starting June
Italy will begin receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Golden Pass LNG facility in the United States, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil, from June, two sources…
Thailand Seeks LNG Supplies from Malaysia Due to Middle East Conflict
Thailand is actively seeking additional LNG supplies from Malaysia following disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, Thai energy government officials said on Wednesday.Thailand would need to diversify some of its L
Australia Warned Against Taxing LNG Windfall Profits
Shell has warned Australia against introducing a windfall tax on gas exporters, saying such a move would deter investment and undermine energy security as LNG prices surge following disruption…
Oil Sales from California’s Santa Ynez Pipeline Begin
Sable Offshore said on Monday it has begun selling oil from its Santa Ynez Pipeline System offshore California to Chevron, after resuming crude transportation earlier this month.Shares were up more than 3% in premarket trading.The
West African Crude Flows Slow; Sellers Hold Cargoes Amid Hormuz Closure
West African crude oil trade for April-loading cargoes has slowed, despite shortages caused by the Iran war, as sellers reserve barrels for their own refineries unless particularly high bids emerge…
Russia's Threatens to Divert LNG Cargo From Europe, Options Limited
Russia's threat to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Europe and divert cargoes to Asia would prove difficult to achieve because of its long-term contracts and need for more Arctic-class tankers…
Transneft Looks to Redirect Oil From Attacked Baltic Ports
Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft will try to redirect oil exports from the Baltic Sea ports, damaged by drone attacks, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday, citing the head…
Argentinian Energy Exports Could Reach $50b in 2031
Argentina's energy exports could reach $50 billion per year starting in 2031, driven primarily by sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the chief executive of Argentina's state-run oil and gas producer YPF…
India Buys First Iraian LPG Since US Removes Sanctions
India has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Tehran's oil and refined fuels, LSG trade flows and three industry…
Italian Looks to Receive LNG from Algeria, Strengthen Energy Cooperation
Italy hopes to receive more gas from Algeria after agreeing to strengthen energy cooperation with the north African nation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on a visit to Algiers.Meloni…
Oil Prices Fall 4% as US Proposes Iran Peace Plan
Oil prices slid about 4% on Wednesday on reports that the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, prompting talk of progress toward a ceasefire.Brent futures fell 3.96…
India Loads LPG onto Its Empty Vessels Stranded in the Gulf
India is loading liquefied petroleum gas onto its empty vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf as the country grapples with a gas shortage triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, an…
European Energy Shortages Could Be Felt By April
Energy shortages could hit Europe by next month, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said on Tuesday, adding that securing adequate energy supply was critical to national security.Countries cannot have national security without energy security…
Oil Prices Drop 8% Ahead of Possible Middle East Peace Talks
Oil prices dropped about 8% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days and cited constructive talks to resolve hostilities in the Middle East…
Poland Invites Offers for New LNG Terminal Ahead of Investing in Second Regasification Vessel
Polish gas pipeline operator Gaz-System said on Friday it has opened registration for parties interested in booking long-term capacity for regasified LNG as it decides whether to invest…
Energy Prices Jump After Iran Attacks Qatar LNG Plant
Energy prices surged on Thursday after Iran struck the world’s largest LNG complex, causing damage that Qatar said could take five years to repair, as the energy sector's worst fears about the war launched by the U.S.