Trump’s Multi-Front War That Spooks Oil Markets
President Trump decided to open up yet another front in his trade war, this time turning his sights on Mexico. Trump took to twitter on Thursday to announce a 5 Continue Reading
It’s Adapt Or Die For U.S. Refiners
The downstream sector of the oil and gas market may be facing challenging times ahead as the demand picture for refined products such as diesel, gasoline, and petrochemicals is expected Continue Reading
Brookhaven team develops energy-dense sulfur-based organic cathode material for Li-ion batteries
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed a new, sulfur-based organic cathode material for lithium batteries. The material is more energy-dense, cost-effective, and environmentally Continue Reading
Can a derivative turn Europe’s green energy dream into virtual reality?
Italy’s Ferrero is famous for its red-and-white Kinder chocolate eggs. But soon it may hope to be able to slap more green on the wrapper. The confectionery giant, which runs Continue Reading
Russian sanctions response hits energy cooperation: Fuel for Thought
Russia seems to be entering a new stage of sanctions adaptation, building on its growing technological capabilities in energy, as well as access to alternative sources of financing to become Continue Reading
Crude complex ends week lower as new US tariffs threat adds to demand concerns
Crude oil futures settled lower Friday on concerns that new US tariffs on imports of Mexican goods could slow demand growth. ICE July Brent crude futures settled down $2.38 AT Continue Reading
Oil Tanks On Fears Of U.S., Mexico Trade War
Oil prices continued to plunge on Friday morning after U.S. President Trump announced new tariffs against Mexico, forcing its southern neighbor to take harsher measures against illegal immigration Investor Alert: Continue Reading
Oil falls over 3% on fresh trade worries, posts biggest monthly drop in six months
Oil slumped over 3% on Friday and posted its biggest monthly drop in six months, after U.S. President Donald Trump stoked global trade tensions by threatening tariffs on Mexico, a Continue Reading
U.S. Delays Petrochemical Sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration has delayed new, tougher sanctions on Iran’s petrochemical sector, said people familiar with the matter, as it seeks to dial back tensions that have threatened to spiral Continue Reading
OPEC Oil Output Set For Drop Despite Saudi Production Boost
OPEC’s oil production dropped to a 2015 low of 30.17 million bpd in May, as a major 200,000-bpd increase in Saudi Arabia’s production was unable to offset an even larger Continue Reading