Indonesia is considering regulating crude palm oils exports to meet the B50 demand
Indonesian government could regulate crude palm oil exports to ensure that there is sufficient supply domestically to produce biodiesel. This was announced by the country's energy minister on Tuesday. Since more than 10 years…
Iraqi Oil Flows to Turkey After Brief Halt
Crude oil exports from Iraq's Kurdistan region to Turkey's Ceyhan port resumed on Friday, after a temporary halt due to "technical issues", the region's ministry of natural resources said in a statement.The exports…
Palm oil falls due to weak crude oil and rival oils but still shows a quarterly gain
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures dropped for a third consecutive session on Tuesday. This was due to the weakness of rival edible oils as well as OPEC+'s plans to increase production. However, this contract…
Oil prices and US interest rate cuts have mixed the Gulf markets.
September 30 - The Gulf stock markets were mixed early on Tuesday, as lower oil prices dampened expectations for further Federal Reserve rate reductions. According to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, traders have priced…
Palm extends its gains due to strong soyoil demand, export demand and EU law delay
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose for the second session in a row on Thursday. This was due to the higher soyoil price, strong exports, and the extension of the European Union anti-deforestation law by another year.
VEGOILS - Palm up on soyoil demand, exports, and EU law delays
The market rose for the second session in a row as the soyoil price, exports, and the extension of the EU's anti-deforestation law by another year all supported the palm oil futures. At midday, the benchmark palm…
Russia expects the new Sakhalin-3 project to begin operations in 2028
Russian news agencies reported on Thursday that the country is expecting to begin natural gas production in 2028 at the new Sakhalin-3 Project in the Pacific Ocean to supply gas to China as well as for domestic use.
Russia downgrades gas exports, production outlook
Russia's forecasts for 2025 gas and oil exports have been lowered, while projections on oil exports have increased. The fallout of its conflict with Ukraine as well as its strained relations with the West continue to impact the energy sector.
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Distribution Facilities
Ukraine's military struck two Russian oil distribution facilities in the Bryansk and Samara regions overnight, Kyiv's general staff said on Tuesday.In Samara, the military hit a line production station that mixes…
Iraq, Kurdish Government to Restart Oil Exports to Turkey
Iraq's federal and Kurdish regional governments reached a deal with oil firms to resume crude exports via Turkey on Monday, two oil officials told Reuters.The breakthrough will allow for the resumption of exports of about 230…
MPOC says that palm oil is expected to trade between 4,200 and 4500 ringgits in the coming weeks.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council stated on Monday that palm oil prices are expected to fluctuate between 4,200 and 4,500 Ringgit ($998 and $1,069) per metric tonne in the coming weeks due to a tight supply of vegetable oil and weak demand from key markets.
Russia Revises Oil Exports from Ust-Luga, Novorossiisk Ports
Russia has increased its planned oil loadings from the Baltic port of Ust-Luga and the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk for September, following disruptions at its main western outlet, Primorsk, two sources familiar…
Head of industry association says that Canada's oil supply is not as reliable as Japan's, but the Canadian market is still tough.
The head of an industry association in Japan said that Japanese refiners need to diversify their supply sources, as 95% its crude oil imports are from the Middle East. However, importing Canadian oil may be difficult due to its heavy nature.
EIA: US crude inventories drop sharply after net imports reach record lows
The Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that U.S. crude stockpiles declined sharply as net imports plunged to a new record low, while exports jumped to a nearly two-year high. The EIA reported…
Kazakhstan Resumes Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Exports After Contamination Issues
Kazakhstan resumed oil supplies via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline on September 13, state energy company Kazmunaygaz said on Wednesday.Supplies via the route were suspended last month amid contamination issues.The BTC pipeline…
Russia Warns of Cutting Oil Output Following Drone Attacks
Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine's drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, three industry sources said on Tuesday.Kyiv…
Primorsk Port Partially Resumes Oil Loadings after Drone Strikes
The Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, a major outlet for Russian oil exports, partially resumed operations on Saturday following disruptions and damage caused by Ukrainian drone strikes, two sources familiar with the matter said.Primorsk…
Russian ESPO Crude Prices Remain Steady From Chinese Demand
Russian ESPO Blend crude prices held steady for October-loading cargoes as robust demand from China offset growing pressure from Western sanctions and ample supply, traders said on Monday.Cargoes loading from…
Iraq's Premier says he hopes that producers will reconsider the oil export quota
Iraq hopes that fellow producers will review its oil export quota in order to better reflect the country's production capacity. This rare comment from a senior Iraqi official was made by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Saturday.
Palm prices rebound on the back of bargain-buying and strong export demand
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures increased on Tuesday, after two sessions of declines. This was due to bargain hunting and data from cargo surveyors showing robust exports in the last month. By midday…