Economics
Bunker fuel market to convert to LNG in next 10 years
The global bunker fuel market is expected to convert substantially to LNG over the next 10 years.
Russia extends oil exports cuts of 300,000 bpd until year-end
Russia will extend its voluntary reduction in oil exports by 300,000 bpd until the end of the year "to maintain stability and balance" on oil markets.
Saudi Arabia extends voluntary oil output cut of 1 MM bpd to end in 2023
Saudi Arabia will extend its voluntary oil output cut of 1 million bpd for another three months until the end of December 2023.
India cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude
The Indian government will cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 6,700 rupees ($81.03) per metric ton from 7,100 rupees starting on Saturday.
Russia's seaborne diesel exports showed a rise in August
Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports in August rose by 2% from a month earlier to about 3.85 million metric tons on healthy fuel production, data from traders and LSEG showed.
EU shipping services still taking about half of Russian oil output
European Union shipping services are still handling about half of Russia's crude oil output.
Low U.S. heating oil stockpiles could cause winter sticker shocks
Americans could face a sticker shock with their heating bills this winter, especially if it is a chilly one, due to unusually low U.S. stockpiles of distillate fuels following OPEC+ crude supply cuts and higher demand from Europe.
Venezuela's August oil exports slump 38% as crude upgrading falls short
Venezuela's oil exports in August fell 38% from a three-year high in July as state-run oil company PDVSA struggled to keep its heavy crude upgraders in service, according to vessel monitoring data and internal company documents.
Oil holds breath ahead of OPEC+ supply cut expectations
Oil prices were stable amid expectations that major producers would keep supplies tight, as hopes grew for the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged to avoid dampening the U.S. economy.
Refineries’ pandemic turmoil—KNPC’s gasoline demand: Opportunities and challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic is regarded as one of the most exceedingly difficult challenges faced in the oil and gas industry's history.
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