Libyan traders bring in Western traders to counter Russian fuel flow
Three trading sources have confirmed that global oil traders and firms including Vitol Trafigura, and TotalEnergies won the tenders for supplying gasoline and diesel to Libya. The country is allowing large Western companies a broader access and reducing its imports of Russian petrol. Libya has been overhauling its oil industry for 15 years, following the fall of Muammar Gadhafi. It produces 1.4 million barrels of crude oil a day, but does not have the refinery infrastructure necessary to process it. This leaves it dependent on fuel imports.
Turkey declares Greece-Chevron activities off Crete illegal
The Turkish government said that it was opposed to Greece's unilateral?activities? in the energy fields south-west of Crete, with a consortium headed by?U.S. Chevron, a major oil company, as a violation of international law and good neighbourly relations. Athens responded that its policies adhere to international law. Chevron and its consortium signed exclusive lease agreements Monday to search for natural gas offshore southern Greece. This expands U.S. presence throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey declares Greece-Chevron activities off Crete illegal
Turkey has said that it opposes Greece's unilateral activities in hydrocarbon fields south of Crete, with a consortium led by U.S. oil giant Chevron. This is a violation of international law and good neighbourly relations. Chevron, a consortium led by Chevron, signed exclusive lease agreements to search for natural gas in southern Greece on Monday. This will expand the United States presence in the eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish Defence Ministry stated at its weekly press briefing that "we…
Azerbaijan BTC Pipeline Exports Fall 8.9% in January
Azerbaijan’s oil exports via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline fell to 2.112 million metric tons in January 2026, down 8.9% from a year earlier, as supplies were affected by tainted oil, Azerbaijani data showed.The BTC pipeline, which runs through Georgia to Turkey, is used to export oil from the Azeri, Chirag and Guneshli oilfields, which are operated by BP.Azerbaijan’s total oil transit amounted to 2.731 million tons in January 2026, with 77.3% shipped via the BTC pipeline, according to the country’s statistics committee.Transit oil volumes from other countries, including Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, transported
During Erdogan's visit, Turkey and Ethiopia signed an energy cooperation agreement
The Turkish Energy Ministry announced that Turkey and Ethiopia signed an agreement on 'energy cooperation' during the visit of President Tayyip Erdogan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday. Erdogan visited Addis Ababa for a day on Tuesday, at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. It was his first visit to Ethiopia in eleven years. After talks between the two leaders, an agreement was signed in a ceremony. Alparslan Bayraktar, the Turkish Energy Minister, said that it would be used as a 'roadmap to enhance?cooperation.
Turkey, Ethiopia to Cooperate on Energy Projects
Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation during a visit by President Tayyip Erdogan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, adding the accord would lead to joint production and projects.Erdogan held a one-day visit to Addis Ababa on Tuesday upon Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's invitation, his first to Ethiopia in 11 years.The accord was signed at a ceremony after talks between the two leaders. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said it would serve as a roadmap to deepen cooperation.The ministry said in a note that under the agreement…
The Dutch front-month contract of EUROPE GAS has reached a one-month low
Dutch and British wholesale contracts for gas fell on Monday morning. The Dutch benchmark price had reached a low of one month earlier in the day, due to milder weather forecasts and stable supplies. By 0932 GMT, the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was trading at 31.13 euro per megawatt hour. LSEG data shows that it had dropped to 30.67 euro in early trade, its lowest level since mid-January. The contract for April dropped by 0.67 euros to 30.18 euros/MWh. LSEG data revealed that temperatures in the north-west of Europe are expected to drop this week.
TotalEnergies CEO seeks clarification on EU ban on Russian gas
Patrick Pouyanne, the CEO of TotalEnergies, said on Wednesday that the company is asking both France's?government and EU Commission for clarification on an EU ban against importing liquefied gas from Russia. Pouyanne said in an analyst briefing that it appears that a European company is unable to market Russian LNG. This was something we had not anticipated. He added that the French oil giant may abandon the Yamal project if they are unable to sell the fuel. Total is one the largest buyers in the world of Russian LNG, delivering 5 million metric tonnes of fuel per year to customers in Europe and Asia.
Libya awards new oil and gas blocks to Chevron Eni and others in the first licensing round since 2007.
Libya awarded oil and gas exploration blocks on Wednesday to foreign oil companies including Chevron Eni QatarEnergy Repsol, in its first licensing round for nearly 20 years. The country is trying to revive the sector despite political divisions. The National Oil Corporation announced the winners of their first round of bidding since 2007. They allocated key acreage in the Sirte, Murzuq and offshore blocks of the Sirte basin. Foreign investors had been wary of Libya's operating conditions after the 2011 overthrow Muammar Gadafi, but now they are showing renewed interest.
Executives warn that Europe could lose its nascent green hydrogen industry to China
The fledgling green hydrogen industry in Europe is calling on the EU to introduce "made-in-Europe" requirements for spending public money on the sector. They warn that without the support needed to scale up quickly, the domestic producers will be overtaken by their Chinese competitors. In 2025, the industry suffered a severe blow as many projects were cancelled or postponed due to high energy prices in Europe and the cheaper hydrogen derived from fossil fuels. Brussels hopes that green hydrogen will help chemical, steel and fertiliser manufacturers reduce emissions.
What can oil prices tell you about the market? Not a lot: Bousso
The global oil market is experiencing a series of price spikes due to geopolitical tensions and the opaque stockpiling. Western sanctions and tightening Western sanction are also causing traders to be in the dark. Prices may not accurately reflect the physical fundamentals of commodities due to the growing influence of unpredictable external forces on this world's most liquid and largest commodity market. In fact, it appears that the global oil markets are struggling to find a balance between supply and demand.
Turkish Energy Minister: Saudi Arabia will build solar farms worth $2 billion in Turkey
Saudi Arabia is investing $2 billion in Turkey to build solar farms with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts. The Turkish energy minister announced this on Tuesday. In a recent post on X, Bayraktar said that during the visit of Turkish President Tayyip Erdoan to Riyadh he and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman had signed a?agreement on renewable energy power plants projects. According to the agreement, Saudi companies will build a solar power station in eastern province Sivas, and another one in central province Karaman, with a?total capacity of 2,000MW in the initial phase.
Auditors say EU efforts to diversify imports of critical raw materials have failed so far
The European Court of Auditors stated on Monday that the EU's efforts in diversifying its imports of metals, minerals and other critical materials for?technology, defence and energy transition have "yet not produced tangible results". The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act 2024 sets out a plan for boosting?local?production of 34 strategically important materials in order to reduce reliance on imported products from a small number of countries, primarily China, Turkey, and Chile. List includes lithium, antimony and tungsten.
Russian Oil Stored in Tankers Awaits Sales
Traders are increasingly using tankers to store Russia's Urals crude as demand weakens and customers weigh growing sanctions risks, Reuters calculations based on LSEG and trade data show.Major importers India and Turkey have cut purchases since the end of the last year amid tougher Western sanctions, including recent U.S. measures on Rosneft and Lukoil and a European Union ban on fuel produced from Russian crude. Prices for Russian oil have sunk to record lows.The growing number of tankers waiting to discharge cargoes has tightened vessel availability for shipping Russian oil…
Shipping data shows that Indian diesel exports to West Africa have increased as a result of the EU's ban on Russian crude-derived fuel.
Shipping data from Kpler & Vortexa revealed that India stopped exporting Diesel to the European Union in this month because of the EU's 'ban' on fuels derived from Russian crude. Turkey's exports of diesel to the EU have slowed down over the past few months. These developments show that the EU's policy to punish Russia for its full-scale invasion in Ukraine 2022 is causing a reordering of oil flows between continents. This forces India's refineries to find new markets, and disrupts Turkey's lucrative fuel trade with the EU.
Prices for gas in Europe go up after US winter storm restricts LNG exports
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly Tuesday morning, as the freezing weather in America continued to?curb liquefied gas exports. A winter storm in the U.S. has left more than 548, 000 homes and businesses without power. The storm is set to be the most expensive severe weather event since wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in early 2025. LSEG data shows that the benchmark European gas contract (the front-month Dutch contract) at the TTF Hub reached its highest level in April of last year on Sunday…
Prices of EUROPE Gas are slightly higher as US cold continues a curb on LNG
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose slightly Tuesday morning, as freezing temperatures in the United States continue to limit liquefied natural gas exports. By 0931 GMT the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 0.60 euros higher, or $14.02/mmBtu at the TTF Hub. On Monday, the price of oil reached its highest level since April of last year. The British day-ahead contract rose 3.70 pence, to 105 pence a therm. Meanwhile, the front-month contract increased by 0.22 pence, to 103.60 cents therm. The U.S.
Indian Diesel Exports to West Africa Jump as EU Bans Russian Derived Fuel
India stopped exporting diesel to the European Union this month due to the European Union's ban on fuel derived from Russian crude and instead sent a record amount to West Africa, shipping data from Kpler and Vortexa showed, while Turkey's diesel exports to the EU slowed in recent months.The developments highlight that the EU policy, aimed at punishing Russia over its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is prompting a further reordering of intercontinental oil flows, forcing India’s oil refineries…
As Europe Premium widens, LNG tankers divert their eastbound route
Shiptracking data shows that traders are taking advantage of higher gas prices in Europe compared to Asia by diverting two LNG tankers originally bound for Asia towards Europe and Turkey. The fall in temperatures in northern hemisphere is boosting the heating demand in Asia and Europe, and driving up prices. On Thursday, the price of Asian LNG futures was $11.22 per million British Thermal Units (mmBtu), based on S&P Global Energy Plts Japan-Korea Marker. The benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch Title Transfer Facility hub was closed on Thursday at 38.22?euros per megawatt, or $13.17/mmBtu.
As Europe Premium widens, LNG tankers divert their eastbound route
Shiptracking data shows that traders are taking advantage of higher gas prices in Europe compared to Asia by diverting two LNG tankers originally destined for Asia towards Europe and Turkey. The fall in temperatures in the northern hemisphere is boosting heating demand. Prices are rising?in both Asia and Europe, and regional competition for LNG supplies is increasing. On Thursday, the price of Asian LNG futures was $11.22 per 100,000 British thermal units. The benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch Title Transfer Facility hub was closed on Thursday at 38.22 Euros per megawatt hour, or $13.17 per MMBtu.