Palm oil mirrors the strength of its Chicago rival; crude provides support
Malaysian palm futures closed Monday higher than they had done in a week, following gains made by Chicago edible oils. Meanwhile, advances?in energy complex?also added support. The benchmark?palm-oil contract for May delivery at Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives Exchange rose 104 ringgit or 2.57% to 4…
Oil Prices Rise 2% Amidst Venezuela Conflict, Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose about 2% on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed developments in Venezuela and on worries about supplies from Russia, Iraq and Iran.Brent futures rose $1.21, or 2%, to $61.17 per barrel at 11:17 a.m. EST (1617 GMT), while U.S.
Palm oil futures are up on the back of gains in rival oils and ringgit weakness
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Wednesday as a result of the strength of soyoil in Dalian and Chicago. Weakness?in ringgit also added to support. By midday, the benchmark contract for?palm?oil delivery in March on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange had gained 14 ringgit or 0.35% to 4,004 Ringgit ($988.64).
In August, Kazakhstan's oil production and condensate output increased by 3% compared to the previous month
Official data released on Friday showed that Kazakhstan's oil production and condensate output increased to 8,885 metric tons from 8,631 metric tons in July due to the growth of Tengiz and Karachaganak oilfields. Calculations show that the August figure is equivalent to 2.150 million barrels of oil per day.
Prices increase on lower wind energy and wider energy complex
European baseload electricity prices increased on Monday morning, mainly due to the expectation of a lower wind output on Tuesday and gains on other energy markets. The French day-ahead baseload contract jumped 18.40 euros, to 47.50 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), by 0848 GMT.
Kazakhstan's daily crude oil production at a record high amid Chevron led expansion
Official data show that oil production in Kazakhstan hit a record of 278 499 metric tonnes on Sunday, just a few days after the country began expanding its largest oilfield - Tengiz led by Chevron. Kazakhstan, which depends on Tengiz, and two other large fields…
Singapore's ChemOne delays Pengerang complex's start to 2028
ChemOne Group, a Singapore-based company, has announced that it will delay the start of construction of its Pengerang Energy Complex to the fourth quarter 2028. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2025. This comes after the group secured more funding for the project.
German spot prices increase as wind power drops
On Monday, the German spot electricity price increased as it was anticipated that consumption would increase and wind power would decline. LSEG data shows that the German baseload electricity for Tuesday reached 100.00 euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) at 1027 GMT.
EUROPE GAS-Prices edge lower amid strong supply
The Dutch and British gas wholesale prices fell on Wednesday morning, despite a stable supply. Profit-taking and escalating Middle East tensions also contributed to the decline. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was down…
Spirit Energy Hires PD&MS for Complex E&P Modifications
Aberdeen-based engineering and design firm PD&MS has been awarded a new three-year contract with options for a further three-year extension with oil company Spirit Energy. The deal, worth an undisclosed multimillion-pound sum, will see PD&MS deliver complex modifications for the E&P business.The engineering…
Oil Prices Climb on Hopes of Deeper OPEC+ Production Cuts
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as investors focused on the possibility of deeper supply cuts from the world's biggest producers, whilst largely shrugging off reports which cut demand forecasts after the coronavirus outbreak in China, the biggest oil importer.Brent crude was up 32 cents…
Oil Slips 2 Percent
Oil prices dropped about 2 percent on Friday, weighed down by a falling U.S. stock market, while weak economic data from China pointed to lower fuel demand in the world's biggest oil importer.Brent crude futures for February delivery fell $1.16 to $60.29 a barrel, a 1.9 percent loss, by 1:15 p.m. ET (1815 GMT). U.S.
Oil Slips on Falling U.S. Equity Market, Weak China Economic Data
Oil prices dropped more than one percent on Friday, weighed down by a falling U.S. stock market, while weak economic data from China pointed to lower fuel demand in the world's biggest oil importer.Brent crude futures fell 75 cents to $60.70 a barrel, a 1.2 percent loss, by 10:53 a.m. EST (1553 GMT). U.S.
Oil Falls Below $60 a barrel as Inventories Stay High
North Sea Brent crude oil fell below $60 a barrel on Thursday, under pressure from high global inventories and a smaller-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles."The energy complex is drifting lower as sellers continue to bask in the bearish afterglow of yesterday's (U.S.) stats…
Oil Prices Steady Near Year Lows Ahead of G20 and OPEC
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday, depressed by record Saudi production but supported by expectations that oil exporters would agree to cut output at an OPEC meeting next week.Brent crude oil was up 10 cents a barrel at $60.58 by 1445 GMT, not far above a 13-month low of $58.41 reached on Friday. U.S.
Oil Falls as Concern Deepens Over Global Economic Outlook
Oil prices dropped on Monday as concern over the global economy put crude on track for its biggest monthly fall since mid-2016.Brent crude oil futures had fallen 58 cents to $77.04 a barrel by 1423 GMT. U.S. crude futures were down 63 cents at $66.96 a barrel.Even with U.S.
Oil Falls on Gloomier Economic Forecast
Fund managers cut bullish crude holdings to 15-month low.Oil prices fell on Monday, as concern over the global economy put crude on track for its biggest monthly fall since mid-2016.Brent crude oil futures were down 34 cents at $77.28 a barrel at 1005 GMT, while U.S. crude futures fell by 30 cents to $67.29.Even with U.S.
Oil Falls by $2 After Saudi Arabia Reassures Market on Supply
Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia said it could supply more crude quickly if needed, reassuring investors ahead of U.S. sanctions on Iran's crude exports that start next month.Benchmark Brent crude oil dropped $2.03 a barrel to a low of $77.80…
Oil Slips From 4-month Highs on Economic Concerns
Oil prices fell on Thursday, slipping back from four-month highs as investors focused on the risk that emerging market crises and trade disputes could dent demand even as supply tightens.Benchmark Brent crude oil was down 60 cents a barrel at $79.14 by 1330 GMT. U.S.
Oil Slips from 4-month Highs
Oil prices fell on Thursday, slipping back from four-month highs as investors focused on the risk that emerging market crises and trade disputes could dent demand even as supply tightens.Benchmark Brent crude oil was down 65 cents a barrel at $79.09 by 1200 GMT. U.S.