Bangladesh closes its fertiliser factories due to Middle East gas shortage
Officials said that Bangladesh closed four of its five fertilizer factories on Thursday, amid a worsening shortage of gas triggered by the escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Sources: Uniper talks LNG with Canada to reduce US dependence
Three 'people who are familiar with the matter' said that Uniper, a state-owned German energy company, is in 'talks' with Canada about expanding liquefied gas purchases. This is part…
Equinor, a Norwegian company, wants to keep gas and oil exports high despite the rising prices
The Norwegian energy company Equinor is focusing on maintaining high levels of regularity when it comes to its exports of crude oil and natural gases to Europe. This is because the…
Seven countries warn EU against changing the energy market design
Seven EU member states, including the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium, warned the executive of the bloc 'on Thursday' against interfering in the system that determines Europe's energy price.
Source: India wants US marine coverage for Middle East energy cargoes
India and the United States are in discussions to secure marine coverage for vessels that ship oil from the Middle East. New Delhi is seeking to protect buyers from possible supply disruptions due to the Gulf crisis.
As the US-Iran war spreads, more tankers are attacked.
As the U.S. - Iran war escalated on Thursday, Iranian drones invaded Azerbaijan and threatened to spread the crisis?to other oil producers in this region. Initial assessments indicate…
Dutch far-right legislators argue that Groningen's gas field should not be permanently closed
The far-right party in the Netherlands announced on Thursday that it will propose a proposal to keep the Groningen Gas?field available as a reserve, despite its closure due to seismic risk in 2024.
Novak, the Russian Minister of Energy, says that his government will discuss gas exports to Europe soon.
Minister Alexander 'Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, said on Thursday that the Russian government would meet "soon" to discuss ending gas exports to Europe. Vladimir Putin…
Canadian Natural Resources exceeds profit expectations on higher production
Canadian Natural Resources, an oil and gas producer, posted a profit that was higher than expected for the fourth quarter. The company's increased output offset lower crude prices.
Palm oil reaches a one-month record as crude prices surge
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday. They closed at their highest levels in a month, supported by an increase in crude oil price. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in…
Russian budget revenues from oil and gas were down by 44% in February, y/y
According to data from the Finance Ministry, Russian state oil and gas revenues in February fell by 44% to 432.3 billion roubles (about $5.51 billion) compared to the same month last year.
Statkraft CEO: Iran crisis could cause European power prices to rise and industry woes
The prolonged Iran crisis, which has hampered shipments of key energy and halted the production of?Qatari gas in Qatar, is expected to increase European electricity prices and erode industrial competitiveness.
The price of gas in Europe is rising as Putin suggests a reduction in supply
LONDON, 5th March - Benchmark Dutch & British wholesale gas prices recovered on Thursday morning following a decline in the previous session. President Vladimir Putin had warned that…
China's five-year plan targets stable oil production, increased gas and stockpiling
China announced on Thursday that it would set a target for its annual oil production of 200 million metric tonnes (4 million barrels per day) as part of its next five-year plans. This…
India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict
India's Adani Total Gas (ATGL), citing a lower Availability of Gas due to the Middle East conflict, has raised prices on industrial clients. Adani Group is a joint-venture with?French oil giant TotalEnergies SE.
Palm bounces back with strong crude oil
Malaysian palm futures rose?on Thursday, and reached the highest levels in a month. This was aided by an increase in crude oil prices. By midday, the benchmark palm 'oil contract on…
Ecopetrol's quarterly profit drops by 61%
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-owned oil company, reported on Wednesday a 60.8% decline in profits for the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier. This was due to lower Brent crude oil prices…
Iran Conflict triggers New Gas Crisis in Separatist Moldova Region
Transdniestria, Moldova's separatist Transdniestria, has experienced a new gas shortage due to the conflict in Iran, according to authorities. The crisis, which lasted a year ago, caused…
Ecopetrol's Q4 profit drops by 58%
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-owned oil producer, reported on Wednesday a 58% decline in profits for the fourth quarter compared to a year ago. This was due to lower Brent crude prices…
Pluspetrol in Peru stops gas production following pipeline leak
Pluspetrol, Peru's liquefied gas producer, has halted production of LPG following a rupture and leak on a pipeline in the Amazon region. The ruptured pipeline was operated by Transportadora de Gas del Peru…