Texas Oil Export Hub Sees China Demand Uptick
America’s main oil-export hub sees demand picking up from China this year. (Bloomberg) — America’s main oil-export hub sees demand picking up from China this year even as a resurgence Continue Reading
Shortfall in jabs pushes EU vaccine drive to crisis point
The EU’s Covid-19 vaccination plan is nearing crisis point after several regions suspended inoculations over the shortage of jabs and Brussels moved to restrict exports of vaccines to conserve stocks. The Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Germany set to limit AstraZeneca jab to under-65s
Germany’s government has been criticised for its vaccine programme’s slow start Germany’s vaccine committee has said AstraZeneca’s Covid jab should only be given to people aged under 65. The committee Continue Reading
US envoy Kerry takes aim at China over unclear 2060 climate pledge
China’s plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 lack clarity and appear to be undermined by the country’s financing of coal-fired power station construction around the world, the US’ new Continue Reading
China’s Binge on Iranian Oil in Focus Following Tanker Seizures
An increase in Iranian oil exports to China has received some unwanted attention in recent days and is now prompting fears of a clampdown. Indonesia seized two vessels — one of which was Continue Reading
Why China Can’t Replicate America’s Shale Boom
China has been betting big on developing its shale gas resources, driven by surging natural gas demand and efforts to boost energy security. State oil and gas majors have been Continue Reading
China asks Indonesia to treat detained sailors fairly
China’s government called on Indonesia on Wednesday to treat a group of detained Chinese sailors fairly but gave no indication what their oil tanker was doing when it was found Continue Reading
Analysis: Chinese majors to struggle to extend shale gas boom beyond 2025
Chinese oil majors will struggle to extend fast growth in shale gas production beyond 2025, as complex geology and failure to draw in more investors make it expensive to develop Continue Reading
Only one of the world’s 29 poorest countries, Guinea, has started covid-19 vaccinations
In more than 50 countries, most of them wealthy, coronavirus vaccination efforts are well underway, with some 20 million doses already distributed in the United States alone. But most poorer nations Continue Reading
Frozen Fish Pileup in China Threatens Global Supply Chains
A huge pile up of fish cargoes at a Chinese port risks impacting shipments of frozen food across the country and beyond. Hundreds of containers are being held up in Dalian, Continue Reading