Crude oil
China’s petroleum trade subdued at start of 2023
China’s petroleum trade has disappointed bulls hoping for a rebound at the start of the year to tighten global crude inventories, which helps to explain why benchmark oil prices have fallen progressively since late January.
Iraq awaits final answer from Turkey to resume exports
Iraq is still waiting for a final answer from Turkey to resume its northern oil exports, which run from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said.
Methane hunters tap new technology to reshape policing of U.S. greenhouse emissions
Charlie Barrett walks through an oilfield in New Mexico's southeastern desert, where the air smells of rotten eggs and old pumpjacks sit among shrub oaks, and turns on an infrared camera that can detect emissions from oil and gas equipment.
Czechs take next step to eliminate Russian oil from Polish-owned refineries
The Czech Republic can cover its oil needs through shipments via the Transalpine Pipeline pipeline from 2025, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said after the country signed a deal to boost capacity along the link.
Oil rises on supply outlook, Saudi speculator warning
Oil rose supported by optimism the U.S. would avoid a debt default, a tighter market outlook and a warning from the Saudi energy minister to speculators that raised the prospect of further OPEC+ cuts to support the market.
Oil steady as U.S. default risk offsets demand outlook
Oil prices were steady as caution relating to U.S. debt ceiling talks dragged on optimism over demand later in the year and offset support from lower supplies from Canada and OPEC+ producers.
Nigeria commissions Dangote refinery, seeks to end fuel imports
Nigeria commissioned Dangote Refinery amid hopes of transforming the country into a net exporter of petroleum products, but analysts said securing crude supplies could affect it achieving full production this year.
Bangladesh struggling to pay for fuel due to dollar shortage, letters show
Bangladesh is struggling to pay for imported fuel because of a dollar shortage, letters from the state petroleum firm show, with it warning of an "alarming decrease" in fuel reserves.
Indian Oil Corp: Middle East deals squeezed out by Russian crude
The chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, the country's top refiner by capacity, said he remained committed to term contracts with the Middle East but spot purchases from the region have fallen as more Russian crude has been imported.
Asia to drive oil demand growth in second half, says Vitol
Asia will lead oil demand growth of around 2 million bpd in the second half of the year, a senior executive at Vitol said, an increase that could potentially lead to a shortage of supply and drive up prices.
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