Palm oil gains against Dalian and Chicago rivals, with stronger crude
Malaysian palm futures were up on Thursday due to higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils and the expectation of increased biodiesel consumption following Indonesia's decision to speed up road tests for B50 blend. The benchmark 'palm oil' contract for May delivery at the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 42 ringgit or 0.93% to 4,541 Ringgit ($1,157.24), after reaching an intraday peak of 4,628 Ringgit.
Prices for EUROPE GAS rise due to concerns about LNG supply and oil strength
LONDON, 12th March - British and Dutch gas wholesale prices rose Thursday morning, as reports of tanker attacks raised fears of a prolonged disruption of regional liquefied gas supplies from the region. Meanwhile, higher oil prices added further support. ICE data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 52.40 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or about $17.73/mmBtu at 0848 GMT. This is an increase of 2.41 euros.
Palm prices rise as rival Dalian and Chicago oil prices also increase
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday, supported by higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils, and expectations for stronger biodiesel demands following Indonesia's decision to accelerate road testing of B50 blend. After reaching an intraday peak of 4,628 Ringgit, the benchmark?palm-oil contract for May delivery at the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 83 Ringgit or 1.84% to 4,582 Ringgit ($1,166.50).
India's green hydro ambitions falter on demand uncertainty
India's green-hydrogen ambitions are slipping due to the slow commissioning of projects, which is largely driven by insufficient infrastructure and unclear demand signals. This was stated by a U.S. energy think tank on Friday. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis stated in a note that despite strong investor interest, 94 percent of the planned green hydrogen capacity of the country is still at the announcement phase.
First FLNG Production Facility Completes Testing
The first natural gas floating liquefaction unit (FLNG) has completed performance testing at the Wison Offshore & Marine yard in Nantong, China, marking the first time LNG has been produced onboard a floating facility. The performance test was carried out in the presence of classification societies, EXMAR and all the relevant parties, Wison said. During the 72-hour performance test…
Oil Analysts, Experts Weigh In On Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran, the United States and five other major powers reached an agreement to restrain the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions. Q: Can you outline the timeline from here? "The P5+1 will now work on a UN resolution to endorse the deal; separately, domestic legislatures and other processes will review text, in the U.S, that includes a 60-day review period…
ExxonMobil's License for EON Reality
ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ) today announced that ExxonMobil has awarded a global commercial license for Immersive 3D Operator Training Simulator technology to co-developer EON Reality Inc. The innovative technology incorporates ultra-realistic, multi-angle immersive virtual reality for training process operators and engineers in oil and gas production, processing and transportation facilities.
Russia – Turkey Gas Pipeline Approved
Ankara hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Taner Yildiz, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. The parties discussed the main issues of constructing a new gas pipeline across the Black Sea towards Turkey. The meeting considered the preliminary feasibility study on the new gas pipeline and approved its new route.