Palm oil gains over 4% on the back of higher crude oil prices
Malaysian palm futures gained on Friday and posted a second week of gains. This was due to a rise in crude oil prices as a result of the Middle East conflict, which boosted demand for feedstocks used to make biodiesel.
Palm oil is set to record a weekly gain as it rises against strong Dalian competitors
The price of Malaysian palm oils rose on Friday and was set to gain for a?second week in a row, as the prices of rival edible oils were also rising at 'Dalian. By Friday's midday…
Palm oil gains against Dalian and Chicago rivals, with stronger crude
Malaysian palm futures were up on Thursday due to higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils and the expectation of increased biodiesel consumption following Indonesia's…
Palm prices rise as rival Dalian and Chicago oil prices also increase
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday, supported by higher crude oil prices, gains in other edible oils, and expectations for stronger biodiesel demands following Indonesia's…
Minister: Road damage has caused the reopening of the Congo-Zambia Copper corridor on Tuesday.
Zambia's Infrastructure Minister said on Monday that the main corridor for Democratic?Republic of Congo copper, cobalt?and?other mineral exports will?reopen? on Tuesday?after?road?damage halted?flows.
Repsol aims to increase payouts and oil production this year
Repsol, the energy group, pledged to its shareholders on Thursday that it would distribute 1.9 billion euro ($2.2 billion) in dividends and share buybacks during this year. It also…
Can Africa win the mineral race between China and the West? Russell
Two rail projects worth billions of dollars are underway in Africa. One project was aimed westward, and the other eastward. The one backed by Western nations, the other by China.
Maguire: China tightens its grip on clean tech with growing exports of EVs.
China's position as the world leader in clean technology is best illustrated by its EV exports. These will reach nearly $70 billion dollars in 2025, and span over 150 countries.
Maguire: China tightens its grip on clean tech with EV export growth.
China's position as a global leader in clean technology is best illustrated by its massive EV exports. These will reach nearly $70 billion dollars in 2025, and span well?over 150 different countries and territories.
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…
China's crude and gas production, refinery throughput in 2025 will reach new heights
Government data released on Monday showed that China's crude oil production and refinery throughput will both reach new highs in 2025, with crude oil growth of 1.5% and 4.1% respectively.
MOL, the Hungarian company, could soon sign a first deal to purchase a stake in Serbian NIS
Peter Szijjarto, the Hungarian foreign minister, said that the Hungarian oil company MOL will sign the first important deal in its negotiations to purchase a majority stake of the…
French spot is a clear winner over surging wind power
European prompt electricity prices fell on Friday as more sunshine and gusty winds were predicted and nuclear'supply increased amid icy weather conditions. Winter weather in Europe is severe…
Indonesia considers increasing the palm oil export tax to support biodiesel mandate
Eniya?Listiani Dewi, an official in the energy ministry, told reporters on Thursday that Indonesia would likely increase its palm?oil export levy to help support biodiesel production. She cited tightening finances.
US oil companies benefit after Trump signals access Venezuelan reserves
U.S. Oil Companies' Shares jumped Monday fueled by the prospect that the U.S. could gain access to Venezuela's vast reserves of oil after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S.
What just happened? Ten charts that will help you understand the market in 2025
The past year will not be forgotten soon. The conventional wisdom about investor behavior and economics was often challenged in 2025 as technology, energy, and geopolitics influenced markets in unexpected ways.
What just happened? Ten charts that will help you understand the market in 2025
The past year will not be forgotten soon. The conventional wisdom about investor behavior and economics was often challenged in 2025 as technology, energy, and geopolitics influenced markets in unexpected ways.
Indonesia allocates 15,65 million kilolitres for biodiesel in 2026
An official from the Indonesia Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry told us on Tuesday that the Ministry had signed a decree allowing it to allocate 15.65 million kilograms of…
Glencore purchases majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies
LONDON, December 22 - Global commodities traders and miners Glencore have?agreed? to purchase a majority stake of Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, for an undisclosed amount, the Dutch company announced on Monday.
Palm slips by more than 1% and records second weekly drop
Malaysian palm futures fell more than 1% Friday, marking a second consecutive weekly decline. Prices were pressured by a stronger ringgit and weaker edible oils. The benchmark contract…