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Month: May 2022

Category:
  • Prices
  • USA

Natural-Gas Prices Surge as Summer Cooling Season Switches On

Natural-gas prices are heating up ahead of air-conditioning season, adding pressure to household budgets and manufacturing costs. Futures for June delivery reached $9.399 per million British thermal units on Wednesday Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Oil climbs on tight supply, though EU ban on Russian supply still uncertain

 Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending a cautious rally this week on signs of tight supply while the European Union (EU) wrangles with Hungary over plans to ban imports from Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Oil Gains as US Stockpiles Tighten Ahead of Driving Season

Oil rose for a second day after US crude and gasoline stockpiles declined further as motorists prepare to take to the road for the summer driving season. West Texas Intermediate Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Crude futures rise on US stock draw; Russian oil output recovery caps gains

US crude, gasoline stocks decline: EIA Russian oil output recovery, US reserve release cap prices Brent to fall to $95/b by year-end: Commerzbank Crude oil futures were higher in mid-morning Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Natural Gas Tops $9 in US as Supply Crunch Concerns Mount

 Natural gas briefly surged above $9 per million British thermal units in the US for the first time since 2008, extending a breakneck rally as fears of a supply crunch Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices
  • USA

Oil Climbs as Report Shows Tightening US Gasoline Stockpiles

IEA’s Birol Says Oil Prices May Rise Further Oil rose after a two-day decline as an industry report showed US gasoline stockpiles shrunk further ahead of the summer driving season Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • LNG

Global LNG markets brace for unknowns ahead of winter

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers and sellers are bracing for more uncertainty over Russian supplies and a murky demand outlook from Europe and top importer China in the run-up Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Iran
  • Russia

Russia and Iran discuss swapping supplies for oil and gas, goods logistics

Russia and Iran have discussed swapping supplies for oil and gas as well as setting up a logistics hub, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday, as Moscow Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Iran
  • Russia

Iranian-Russian ‘Oil Smuggling’ Network Hit With U.S. Sanctions

Washington has imposed sanctions on an oil smuggling network led by figures connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and allegedly backed by the Russian government. “Today, the U.S. is sanctioning an Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Iran

US Treasury cracks down on oil smuggling network aiding Iran, with ties to Russia

Hundreds of millions of dollars of oil revenue evaded sanctions Also aided Iranian petrochemical sales, gold transfers US authorities May 25 announced new sanctions on several individuals and entities involved Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Oil Exports Hit The Highest Level Since 2016

Saudi Arabia’s crude production rose to 10.3 million barrels a day in March. Sign up for our Middle East newsletter and follow us @middleeast for news on the region. Saudi Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Iraq
  • Saudi Arabia

Could Iraq Dethrone Saudi Arabia As Largest Oil Producer?

Iraq remains one of the most underdeveloped oil producers in the Middle East. EIA: Iraq holds a very conservatively estimated 145 billion barrels of proved crude oil reserves. At $2-3 Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Iran
  • USA

U.S. Sees Chances Of Iran Nuclear Deal As Slim

The chances of the world powers reaching a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities that would pave the way toward the removal of the U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • India
  • Russia

India to continue buying ‘cheap’ Russian oil, discount to be finalised – source

 India will continue to buy “cheap oil” from Russia but has not finalised terms of the discount, a senior government official familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. “We will Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • India

India heat wave: Axing coal imports proving to be a costly affair

The Indian government’s latest decision to penalize power plants for not importing coal is a stark contrast to the stance it took a couple of years ago, when it was Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China

China Economy Worse Off in Some Ways Than 2020, Premier Says

China’s economy is in some respects faring worse than in 2020 when the pandemic first emerged, Premier Li Keqiang said, urging efforts to reduce a soaring unemployment rate. “Economic indicators Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China

China’s Economic Recovery Faces New Hurdle in Rising Power Costs

China’s Central Bank, Regulator Urge Banks to Boost Lending Bloomberg News Two of China’s biggest provinces are raising power rates for factories amid increased environmental scrutiny and higher fuel costs, Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China
  • Climate

China Coal Expansions Threaten Higher Methane Levels Worldwide

China’s plans for 169 new and expanded coal projects could boost global methane emissions from mines that produce the dirtiest fossil fuel by 10% and jeopardize its own short-term climate Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices
  • USA

US Drivers Begin to Balk at Record Gas Prices

Gasoline Likely to Rise Further, Rapidan Energy Says US gasoline demand — earlier expected to hold strong this summer despite soaring prices — is starting to show signs of cracks. Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • California
  • Nuclear

California, Long Leery of Nuclear Power, Joins Bid to Save It

The push to make nuclear power a key tool to fight climate change is getting a boost from one of the most unlikely places on Earth: California. The state, birthplace of Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • USA

Gas prices are a ‘major factor’ in summer vacation plans, poll finds

A majority of Americans say they are likely to travel for summer vacation this year, but high prices for gas, hotels and flights are weighing on those plans, a Washington Post-Schar Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Climate
  • USA

Northeast heat, early-season demand adds to region’s gas inventory burden

Highlights 90s F forecast from mid-Atlantic to Massachusetts Northeast power burns to top 9 Bcf/d in early June Northeast inventory deficit grows in May to 85 Bcf An early-season heat Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Climate
  • USA

Up To 6 Major Atlantic Hurricanes Forecasted For 2022

Atlantic weather systems have severely affected oil and gas operations in the past. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above average Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Electricity

Summer Heat Could Wreak Havoc On Texas’ Grid

Experts warn that Texans should be prepared for another massive grid failure. While Texas has made some progress in increasing surplus energy flow to the grid, high demand may overwhelm Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Electric Cars

The Trouble With Lithium

Brine pools at the Albemarle Corp. Lithium mine in Calama, Chile The electric car market is driving insatiable demand for lithium. But a supply crisis of the wonder metal could Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Ukraine

Ukraine’s embattled farmers running on empty as world faces food crisis

After making it through the spring planting season, sometimes with the help of bulletproof vests and helmets, Ukraine’s farmers are facing another challenge – finding enough diesel for the harvest Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hungary
  • Italy

EU cracks widen over Ukraine as Italy, Hungary urge truce

taly and Hungary have urged the EU to call explicitly for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks with Russia, putting themselves at odds with other member states determined to Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Russia

Europe’s Russian-Oil Snub Appears to Be Gathering Momentum

Producers of Russian crude are finding it increasingly difficult to sell barrels in their traditional European market since President Vladimir Putin launched an assault on Ukraine. While the European Union has Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Hungary

Hungary Imposes Windfall Tax On Energy Companies

A day after declaring a state of emergency, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban said on Wednesday that big companies operating in the country, including energy companies, would be forced to turn Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • France

French nuclear on course for record-low May output, strike planned June 1

French nuclear generation remained on course for a record-low May output despite the return of the Tricastin 2 reactor after a five-week refueling outage, system data showed May 25. Receive Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China
  • Russia

Rare Ship-to-Ship Transfers Keep Oil Moving From Russia to China

A logistically risky and costly transfer of crude between tankers at sea highlights the steps at least one Chinese buyer is willing to take to ensure the smooth flow of Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Germany

Analysis: Schroeder throws in towel as German industry clings on to Russian gas

 Gerhard Schroeder has backed off from taking a top role at Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) , dealing a setback to Germany’s gas lobby as it seeks to keep the Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • EU

EU can agree Russia oil embargo, or seek alternative, Germany says

The European Union can still strike a deal on a Russian oil embargo in the coming days or look to “other instruments” if no agreement is reached, Germany’s economy minister Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • EU
  • Natural Gas Supply

EU Working on Gas Deal With Egypt, Israel to Shore Up Supplies

The European Union is working on a deal to import Israeli gas through Egypt as the bloc rushes to reduce its reliance on Russian supplies. The fuel would be converted Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Ukraine

Ukraine Latest: Russia Pledges to Open Sea Corridors, Kyiv Wary

 Russia said it’s opening corridors for shipping from seven Ukrainian ports amid growing international criticism of an unfolding global food crisis triggered by its blockade. Kyiv warned that security issues Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Ukraine

Ukraine Live Updates: Russia Cuts Interest Rates to Ease Pain of Sanctions

As the economic pain of the war weighs on Russia, the country’s central bank slashed interest rates on Thursday, the latest in a raft of measures by Moscow aimed at Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Russia

Russia’s Oil Production Has Plunged Even As Its Revenue Climbs

A combination of sanctions and an oil major exodus in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine has caused Russian oil production to plunge. While higher oil and natural gas Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • EU

The EU Needs More Than $1 Trillion For Plan To Ditch Russian Oil And Gas

The EU’s ambitious plan to reduce its dependency on Russian fossil fuels is going to require at least €1 trillion in investment. In order to achieve the goals they have Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • EU
  • Italy
  • Spain

EU Studies Spain-Italy Gas Pipeline To Cut Russian Dependence

The European Union is considering the idea of a construction of an offshore gas pipeline between Spain and the Italian coast in Tuscany to reduce the EU’s reliance on Russian Continue Reading

Posted On : 26 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Oil prices edge higher on tight supply, firmer demand expectations

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by tight supplies and the prospect of rising demand from the upcoming start of the summer driving season in the United States, the world’s Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

Crude oil futures climb amid supply fears; recessionary concerns weigh

 Crude resumes climb amid ongoing supply concerns Recessionary fears, lack of Russian oil ban from EU cap upside Oil prices to trade rangebound in the near term: analysts Crude oil Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Prices

OIL FUTURES: Crude lacks direction as market eyes budding demand woes, tight global supply

US manufacturing, services PMIs fall in May Beijing COVID-19 flare-up prompts lockdown concerns Tight global supply holds floor under prices Crude futures settled mixed May 24 as the market weighed Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Agriculture

Food crisis fuels fears of protectionism compounding shortages

A growing world food crisis is precipitating protectionist moves by countries which are likely to compound the problem and could lead to a wider trade war, business leaders and policymakers Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Kenya

Africa: Fuel Shortage Crisis – Who is Responsible?

 Kenya’s recent fuel crisis has left petrol pumps dry. Politicians are blaming each other and giving varied reasons for the shortage, from the government being inept to government plans to Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Says It Has Done All It Can for the Oil Market

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said there’s nothing more the kingdom can do to tame oil markets. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said there’s nothing more the kingdom can do to tame Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia sees no crude oil shortage, blames lack of refinery investment for fuel squeeze

Highlights Saudi FM says oil market ‘relatively in balance’ Global refining capacity shrank in 2020, 2021: S&P Global OPEC+ under fire for maintaining production cuts The oil market “is relatively Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • India

Deadly Heat in India Is a Warning of Global Catastrophes to Come

 Even after three decades of growing wheat and rapeseed on his small plot in Punjab, India’s traditional breadbasket, Inderjit Singh was caught off guard by the heat wave that began Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • India

India aims to ease oil price pain through tax cuts, new term crude deals

Highlights India cuts excise duties on gasoline and diesel Inflation, based on CPI, hits an 8-year high in April Dated Brent to average $103/b in 2022: Platts Analytics From cutting Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • China

China Growth Target in Tatters as Covid Zero Hammers Economy

China’s commitment to Covid Zero means it’s all but certain to miss its economic growth target by a large margin for the first time ever. Economists’ median forecast for gross Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple
Category:
  • France
  • Renewables
  • USA

TotalEnergies agrees to buy 50% of U.S. renewables company Clearway

 TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy 50% of Clearway Energy Group, the fifth-largest renewables company in the United States, marking the French group’s largest U.S renewables Continue Reading

Posted On : 25 May 2022 Published By : Tom Whipple

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