Vietnam boosted imports of crude oil in July as the 200,000 b/d refinery at Nghi Son was preparing for trial runs of 100% capacity in September. Receive daily email alerts, Continue Reading
While it’s true that China’s crude oil imports recovered slightly in July, it was still among the lowest so far this year due to a decline in demand from smaller Continue Reading
China’s decision to remove crude oil from its latest tariff list in an escalating trade war with the United States was a relief to state oil firms prompted by a Continue Reading
Australia’s states on Friday held off approving a plan to end more than a decade of climate and energy wars and spur investment in new power supply, disappointing industry seeking Continue Reading
While a Chinese decision to limit subsidies on new solar project curbs global growth, some sectors will benefit from the subsequent oversupply, analysis finds. The National Energy Administration in China Continue Reading
China’s crude oil imports in July rose for the first time in three months, but were still at their third lowest monthly level so far this year, as independent refiners Continue Reading
Japan will continue to negotiate with the United States to seek exemption from the U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil, as Tokyo wants to avoid negative impacts on its energy supply Continue Reading
It’s tempting to look at China’s imports of major commodities in July and conclude that the strength is a sign that the escalating trade dispute with the United States isn’t Continue Reading
At least four cargoes of U.S. coal worth $30 million are headed to China as Beijing prepares to hit imports with hefty 25-percent tariffs, threatening a niche supply of the Continue Reading
Japan’s largest refiner, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy, may be forced to stop imports of Iranian crude oil loading in September without clear guidance from the government as US sanctions Continue Reading
