Palm falls overnight on weakness in Chicago soyoil; ringgit firmer
Malaysian palm futures continued to decline on Monday. They were weighed down by weaker crude oil, overnight weakness in Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit. The benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange…
Prices for EUROPE GAS are down due to the warmer weather.
Dutch wholesale gas prices fell on Monday, following a decline in the previous trading day. Warm weather forecasts lowered demand. By 0926 GMT, the Dutch contract for the first month was down 1,58 euros to 31.73 euros per megawatt hour.
Saudi Aramco has sold its first Jafurah condensate cargos to US firms and India, according to sources
Four 'trade sources' said that Saudi Aramco, the state energy giant, has sold several cargoes - of ultra-light crude oil from its $100 billion Jafurah plant - to U.S. refiners and majors in India as it prepares to ship its first cargo this month.
Enel to invest $63 billion by 2028, with a focus on Europe and the US
Enel, the Italian energy?utility, plans to increase its capital expenditures over the next three years. It will also shift its focus towards renewables in Europe and America. In a press release, the state-controlled 'group' said…
Palm falls overnight on weakness in Chicago soyoil; ringgit firmer
Malaysian palm futures continued to fall on Monday. They were weighed down by weaker crude oil, overnight weakness in Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange had fallen 29 ringgit or 0.71% to 4…
Indonesian Pertamina will continue to bid for US energy imports
Pertamina, the Indonesian state oil and gas company, said on Friday that imports of energy products from the U.S. will still be done 'through a competitive bidding process' following the conclusion of the trade agreement between the two nations.
Turkmenistan’s former president says diversifying the gas exports to Turkmenistan is a 'primary objective'
According to the transcript of a Sunday interview, former Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov stated that his country's 'primary goal' was to diversify its exports of its massive gas reserves. The fourth largest in the world. Turkmenistan, a?mostly desert?
Trump's tariff reversal may reduce costs for US energy companies, but it will likely not affect broader flows.
Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn trade tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last year could ease costs for certain?oil drillers and producers, analysts and experts said that energy flows in general would?remain unchanged for now.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have kept the number of oil and natgas drilling rigs unchanged for a second consecutive week.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the number of oil and gas rigs in the United States remained unchanged this week for a second consecutive week. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production…
Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxins and mercury from coal plants
The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back clean air regulations that limit mercury and hazardous toxic pollutants from power plants. Public health groups warned it would harm America's most disadvantaged.
Cubans use solar power to fight blackouts as US tightens its grip on oil
Cubans scramble to install solar panels in their homes, businesses and vehicles as Washington prevents oil from reaching the Caribbean’s largest island. This contributes to electricity generation shortfalls. U.S. sanctions, a…
Indonesian Pertamina will continue to bid for US energy imports
Pertamina, the Indonesian state oil and gas company, said on Friday that imports of energy products from the U.S. will still be done 'through a competitive bidding process' following the conclusion of the trade agreement between the two nations.
Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxics and mercury from coal plants
The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back air regulations for power plant?limiting mercury, and hazardous air toxin at an?event? in Kentucky. It says this will boost baseload electricity but public health…
German year-ahead increases amid U.S./Iran tensions
On Friday morning, the German power contract for the year ahead firmed slightly, continuing gains from the previous day and tracking a?higher price of gas?. This was due to concerns about tensions between the U.S. By 0922 GMT the German year-ahead contract was up by 0.90 euro…
Tullow Oil strikes multiple deals in sweeping capital overhaul
Tullow Oil announced on Friday a capital overhaul and a number of deals to increase its presence in West Africa. The heavily-indebted company is aiming to stabilize its operations and ensure longer-term growth. It said that the…
Premier Energies, India's solar company, is targeting Europe and the US, according to its executives
Two senior executives from India's Premier Energies said that the company plans to concentrate on exports, with buyers diversifying their supply chain away from China. This is a major change for the domestically focused solar equipment supplier.
NYT: Trump's ally Novatek signs deal with Russia on natural gas in Alaska
The New York Times reported that American financier 'Gentry Beach', who is a close friend of Donald Trump's family, had signed an agreement last fall with Russia's Novatek to develop natural gas for Alaska during the Western sanctions against Russia.
What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?
Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. Hugo Chavez, the then president, expropriated foreign oil companies in the 2000s to strengthen the control of the PDVSA…
Prices for EUROPE Gas remain firm as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue
Dutch and British wholesale natural gas prices rose on Friday morning after a sharp increase in the previous session. This was due to tensions between Iran and the United States that could impact the shipping of LNG. Gas market…
Palm slips due to weak soyoil but is still on track to end its two-week slide
Malaysian palm futures fell on Friday due to weaker soyoil, and concerns over the potential for an excess of production. Traders are awaiting export data as they await further clues. By midday, the benchmark 'palm oil contract'…