Maurel & Prom seeks OFAC license as Venezuelan reserves and output of Maurel & Prom increases.
Maurel & Prom, a French oil company, announced on Thursday that its Venezuelan assets' production and reserves were up sharply in the past year. It has also applied for a?U.S. Maurel & Prom, a French oil producer, announced on Thursday that production and reserves?from its Venezuelan assets?rose sharply last year?and that it has applied for a new 'U.S. The company reported…
Palm prices rise on higher commodity prices and crude
Malaysian palm futures continued to rise for the fourth session in a row on Thursday. They were supported by a firming of commodity prices and crude oil, which reached their highest level since three months. By midday, the benchmark?palm-oil contract for April delivery at the Bursa Derivatives exchange in Malaysia had gained 35 ringgit or 0.82% to 4,307 Ringgit ($1,095.93). The Dalian palm oil market has been supported by commodity prices that are firm.
India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative
Executives from the country's largest importers have said that India's appetite is likely to increase in the next few years, due to the demand for liquefied gas across fertiliser, city-gas, refining, and power sectors. They added that a lower price would be necessary to increase consumption. India is currently the fourth largest buyer of LNG in the world. It aims to increase the gas share to 15% of its energy mix by 2030, up from the current 6.2%.
House Democrats warn oil companies about risks associated with Venezuelan transactions
Twelve House Democrats sent a letter on Wednesday to '21 companies that attended the White House meeting held on Jan. 9, about developing Venezuelan oil resources. They warned them of legal and financial risks associated with any transactions or investments they made there. The letter was written by Democratic Congressman Sean Casten. It stated that despite assurances given by the Trump administration…
TotalEnergies executive: LNG buyers prioritize supply security over price.
An executive from French oil giant TotalEnergies told the India Energy Week Conference on Wednesday that global?instability?is pushing buyers of liquefied natural gas to prioritize energy security?over other considerations such as price. Ronan Bescond is Total's Vice President of Long-Term Marketing and Origination for gas and Power. He said that buyers are more likely…
India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative
Executives from India's leading importers have said that the demand for liquefied gas in India is expected to increase over the next few years. This will be driven by the demand for city gas, fertilizers, power, and refining. They added that a lower price would be necessary to encourage further consumption. India is the fourth largest 'buyer' of LNG in the world and wants to increase the gas share to 15% from its current 6.2% by 2030.
Trinidad Minister: BP and Shell are seeking US licensing for shared gas fields with Venezuela.
Shell and BP seek?U.S. Shell and BP are seeking?U.S. Trinidad is Latin America’s largest liquefied gas exporter, and also one of the largest exporters in the world of ammonia and methane. However, the Caribbean island is aiming to develop offshore oil and gas fields near the border with Venezuela to secure its supply and counteract the declining reserves. In recent years, despite frequent U.S.
Chevron to Boost Exports of Venezuelan Oil to US in March
Oil producer Chevron is set to boost exports of Venezuelan crude to the U.S. to some 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March, from 100,000 bpd in December and some 230,000 bpd so far this month, two sources with knowledge of the plans said on Wednesday.The U.S. company, which is the main partner of Venezuela's state-run energy firm PDVSA, has chartered about a dozen tankers…
Palm gains from stronger palm olein and soyoil
The price of Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday. This was due to the firmness of?Chicago palm olein, Dalian palmolein, and soyoil. However, a stronger ringgit limited further gains. After two consecutive sessions of gains, the benchmark palm oil contract for?April delivery at the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 5 ringgit or 0.12% to 4,265 Ringgit ($1,089.68).
Sources say that Chevron wants better terms with Iraq before acquiring the Lukoil Oilfield.
Sources say that Chevron is seeking better terms for the West Qurna 2 Oilfield. Iraq nationalized oilfield operatorship after U.S. Three sources with knowledge of the matter said that Chevron, the U.S. oil major, is pressing Iraq to increase returns on the West Qurna 2 field in order to buy the project from Russia’s Lukoil. Iraq nationalised its oilfield earlier this month after the U.S.
Sources say that the US will issue a general license to lift some sanctions against Venezuelan oil industry
Four sources said that the U.S. is preparing to issue a license to lift sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry. This would be a shift from the previous plan of granting individual exemptions for companies wishing to do business with Venezuela. After the capture by the U.S. of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in early this month, U.S. official have stated that…
Trump touts the economy in Iowa as protests roil Minnesota
U.S. president Donald Trump arrived in Iowa, Tuesday. He was seeking to shore up his support in a Midwestern battleground. An escalating conflict over immigration enforcement in Minnesota could drown out the economic message. The Republican President, whose economic and immigration policies are lagging, will try to rally his rural supporters in an area that is hosting key congressional elections?in November.
Sources say that the U.S. will soon issue a general license lifting sanctions against Venezuelan oil industry.
Three sources familiar with preparations said that U.S. officials were working on a general license to be issued soon, which would lift some sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry. This is a change from the previous plan of granting individual exemptions to sanctions to companies that wanted to do business there. U.S. officials said that following the capture by the U.S.
The Islamic Development Bank and the Niger State of Nigeria will collaborate on a $163 million solar energy project.
Officials said that the Niger State Government of Nigeria will collaborate with 'the Islamic Development Bank' to develop a $163million solar electrification project to increase power supply, support agriculture and industry. The project involves the construction of a solar power plant of 100 megawatts in the?north central Nigeria, on approximately 200 hectares. This will provide electricity to several communities throughout the state.
French baseload prices jump as the wind is expected to decrease, German prices lag
The French baseload contract increased on Tuesday as a result of expectations for lower wind power, higher demand, and a strike in the country's coal-fired power plants. Meanwhile, it is expected that the German market will?fall. LSEG data shows that the French day-ahead power contract jumped by 30.6% at 0929 GMT to?128 euros ($151.91) a megawatt hour. The German equivalent contract increased by 0.9% to 134 Euro/MWh.
Venezuelan oil reform encourages immediate investments, but executives still need to go deeper
Foreign and local executives and attorneys said that a proposed reform to Venezuela's oil laws is sufficient to encourage existing companies to expand, and to start investing. However, deeper reforms are needed to attract the $100 Billion the U.S. estimates is necessary to overhaul the nation's energy industry. The U.S. now controls Venezuela's oil revenue and exports…
US energy sector reels as winter storm knocks 2 million bpd crude production
Analysts and traders estimate that U.S. producers lost as much as 2 million barrels per day or 15% of their production during the weekend. This was due to a winter storm which ravaged the nation, straining the?energy grids and infrastructure. Energy Aspects estimates that oil production outages peaked at 2 million barrels per day on Saturday. The Permian basin is likely to have experienced the greatest share of this decline, at about 1.5 million bpd.
Baker Hughes sees a significant revenue opportunity for Venezuela
Baker Hughes, an oilfield services company, said on Monday that there are significant revenue opportunities in Venezuela. The main considerations when operating there were safety, conditions for employees and clarity of legal and regulatory frameworks. The Houston-headquartered company has been working with authorities on Venezuela after the U.S. earlier this month removed…
US natgas Futures Soar 89% in Five Days as Freezing Wells Cut Output to Two-Year Low
U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose by an unprecedented 89% in a period of?five days, reaching a three-year-high on Monday. This was after a weekend Arctic blast froze oil and gas wells. The result? A two-year-low gas production on Sunday. The front-month gas contracts for February delivery at the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 64.3 cents or 12.2% to $5.918 for a million British thermal units. This is the highest price since December 2022.
Houston, the US oil capital, is buzzing as industry prepares for Venezuelan oil rush
Matthew Goitia explains his idea in a bar downtown Houston. He wants to build and refurbish marine terminals for Venezuela that will allow crude oil to be blended and exported, and chemical products shipped. Matthew Goitia, a director at Pelorus Terminals, explains his ambitious plan to refurbish and build marine terminals that can blend and export crude and ship chemical products in Venezuela.