Lukoil to Sell International Assets
Russia's Lukoil is selling its international assets after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the company.Washington refused to approve the sale of assets to Swiss commodity trader Gunvor, throwing Lukoil's operations in disarray and leading to a scramble of potential buyers.The U.S. Treasury cleared potential buyers to talk to Lukoil until December 13. They will need separate approval for specific deals.
Palmettos end higher due to Indonesian output risks and a softer ringgit
Malaysian palm futures closed slightly higher for the third session in a row on Monday, thanks to a weaker ringgit as well as bullish predictions from industry analysts. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 6 ringgit or 0.14% to 4,151 Ringgit ($1,000.72). A Kuala Lumpur…
Palm extends its gains as it faces Indonesian output risks and a softer ringgit
Malaysian palm futures rose for the third consecutive session on Monday, thanks to a weaker ringgit as well as bullish predictions from industry analysts. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 13 ringgit or 0.31% to 4,158 Ringgit ($1,002.89) per metric ton. A Kuala…
VEGOILS-Palm ends four-week losing streak amid weak demand, elevated stocks
Malaysian palm-oil futures ended Friday on a high note, ending a four week decline despite concerns about a weak demand for November and higher inventories. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery remained at 4,125 Ringgit ($976.56) per metric ton. The contract increased by 0.39% in the past week.
Palmetto set to decline for fifth week on weak November demand and elevated stocks
Malaysian palm futures fell on Friday. The market is now poised to experience a fifth consecutive weekly decline due to the weak demand for palm oil in November. A stronger ringgit, along with the expectation of higher inventories, are all contributing factors. By midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives exchange had lost 22 ringgit or 0.53% to 4…
Lukoil's drilling plans in the Black Sea of Romania are stymied by sanctions
Vantage Drilling, a company listed in Oslo, has cancelled a contract for drilling next year. Two industry sources said on Wednesday that the contract was with Russian oil major Lukoil to explore its Romanian Black Sea Trident discovery. This cancellation comes just days after the company declared force majeure on its Iraqi oilfield, the company's prized asset abroad.
The Black Sea Infrastructure is at risk, according to the Romanian National Defence Strategy
A draft national defence strategy released on Wednesday said that Romania must strengthen its ties with allies along the Black Sea to protect energy projects, which will make Romania the largest gas producer of the European Union in 2027. In the past two years, the EU and NATO member state has been repeatedly violated by Russian drones.
US sanctions threaten to disrupt Lukoil's international assets
The sale of Lukoil's overseas assets to Swiss commodity traders Gunvor has been blocked by Washington, which is a result of U.S. sanctions. Lukoil has a global footprint that includes upstream oil and natural gas projects, refineries, and fuel distribution networks in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. The company produces a half-million barrels of crude oil per day…
Urals Crude Differentials Steady; Russia Ships Oil to New Georgia Refinery
Urals crude differentials were steady again on Tuesday, while Russia has supplied a first oil cargo to the newly built Kulevi oil refinery in Georgia this month, according to LSEG ship-tracking data and industry sources.According to LSEG and a trader, the tanker Kayseri delivered 105,340 metric tons of Siberian Light oil grade from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk to the Kulevi Oil Terminal o
Novorossiisk Reaches Max Export Capacity, Traders Struggle to Reroute Oil
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk has reached its maximum capacity to export, leaving traders struggling to reroute the crude oil it cannot refine domestically and that increased OPEC+ quotas allow it to produce, three market sources said.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia…
Russia to Partially Ban Diesel Exports Until Year-End Following Drone Attacks
Russia is set to introduce a partial ban on diesel exports until the end of the year to tackle shortages following a spate of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries but traders said they expected the measure to have little impact on fuel flows.Russia's restrictions will only be applied to exporters who do not produce…
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…
Russia Revises Oil Exports from Ust-Luga, Novorossiisk Ports
Russia has increased its planned oil loadings from the Baltic port of Ust-Luga and the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk for September, following disruptions at its main western outlet, Primorsk, two sources familiar with the schedule told Reuters.The diversion of oil flows to less affected western ports may help Russia keep overall exports relatively stable despite infrastructure damage.
Kazakhstan Resumes Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Exports After Contamination Issues
Kazakhstan resumed oil supplies via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline on September 13, state energy company Kazmunaygaz said on Wednesday.Supplies via the route were suspended last month amid contamination issues.The BTC pipeline, which runs through Georgia to Turkey, is used mainly to export oil from the Azeri, Chirag and Guneshli oilfields…
The IEA reports that Russia's oil export revenues fell in August.
The International Energy Agency reported on Thursday that Russia's revenues from crude oil and petroleum products fell in August, to the lowest level since the beginning of the conflict with Ukraine. The Russian energy industry is being challenged by drone attacks on oil refineries, export pipelines and Western sanctions. The…
Russian Seaborne Diesel Exports Fall in August
Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports fell 6% on the month in August to about 3.1 million metric tons as damage from Ukrainian drone strikes hit production, data from market sources and LSEG showed.Last month Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian oil facilities, targeting major refineries and oil depots mainly in southern and central Russia daily ahead of a meeting between U.S.
Grain trade choppy as US crop tour results are awaited
Chicago soybean and corn contracts were up and down Monday, as traders awaited results from this week's Pro Farmer crop tours in the U.S. Midwest. Wheat futures dipped on technical selling despite a rise in export demand. The tour will measure corn yields in seven U.S. States and assess soybean production potential, following forecasts last week by the U.S. Agriculture Department of a record U.S. crop.
Grain trade choppy as US crop tour results are awaited
Chicago soybean and corn contracts were up and down Monday, as traders awaited results from this week's Pro Farmer crop tours in the U.S. Midwest. Technical selling also pushed wheat futures lower, but a rise in export demand provided some support. The tour will measure corn yields in seven U.S. States and assess soybean production potential, following forecasts last week by the U.S.
GRAINS-Soybeans and corn drop on China demand concerns, US crop tour is awaited
Chicago soybean and corn contracts fell on Monday due to favorable weather conditions in the United States and low export demand, as tensions between China and the U.S. continued. The expectation of a large U.S. harvest has also led to a weakening in corn. At 1110 GMT, the most active soybeans on Chicago Board of Trade CBOT fell by 0.5% to $10.37-1/4 a bushel. Corn dropped 0.5% to $4.03 per bushel.
Russian FSB Allow Foreign Tankers to Access Black Sea Ports; Kazakh Oil Exports Resume
Russia's FSB security service has started handing out clearance for foreign tankers to access the Black Sea ports, allowing for Kazakhstan's oil exports to resume after they were halted for nearly a day, four industry sources said on Thursday.The suspension led to the disruption of around 2% of global supply and drove international oil prices to almost $70 a barrel on Thursday before they pared gains.