Germany and the United States have advanced in negotiations on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday. “In recent weeks, a lot of preliminary work has been done, and I believe that our positions have become closer on many points”, Maas said, …
Read More »Bandar Anzali Non-Oil Exports up 75%
Based on the Ports and Maritime Organization of Gilan Province report exports from Anzali port experienced 75% growth in weight during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21). Speaking to IRNA, Head of Gilan Ports and Maritime Organization Hamid Reza Abaie said non-oil products …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as China Import Drop Signals Demand Risk
Oil prices fell on Wednesday over fresh concerns about demand after data showed that China’s first-half crude imports dropped, but were still holding near a one-week high amid worries about supplies as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »US Waives Sanctions on Iran’s Access to Frozen Assets
The US State Department announced that it would waive sanctions on Iran’s access to frozen assets in South Korea and Japan. The State Department informed Congress late Tuesday that it would waive sanctions on Iran’s oil trade so that the country can access frozen funds from South Korea and Japan, …
Read More »NASA, European Space Agency Join Forces on Climate Change
NASA and the European Space Agency joined forces Tuesday (13 July) in the battle against climate change, a move they said paves the way to a global response to the problem. “To ensure that data from Earth-observing satellites are used to their best advantage, further science and, ultimately, bring the …
Read More »OPEC Needs more Time to Resolve Saudi-UAE Impasse
OPEC+ has not been successful in making progress in closing divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. OPEC+ is yet to make progress closing divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that last week prevented a deal to raise oil output, making another policy meeting this …
Read More »Qatar Agrees New 20-Year LNG Deal with Korea
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has finalized a 20-year sale and purchase agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Korea. The agreement with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) covers the supply of 2 million tons-a-year of LNG, QP said in a filing. Shipments will start by January 2025, and will be delivered …
Read More »IEA: Oil Demand Rebounds but Market Set for Volatility
Oil demand surged last month as rising vaccination rates helped underpin robust economic activity, but with oil-producing nations pumping less than needed prices are set to be volatile until it reaches a deal to raise output, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Tuesday. A meeting of Organization of the …
Read More »France’s First Offshore Wind Turbine Undergoes Survey
Forssea Robotics has completed an underwater survey of the Floatgen offshore wind turbine installed at the SEM-REV site in France. The main goal of the survey, completed in June, was to visually confirm the integrity of the mooring lines and dynamic umbilical system, besides characterizing marine growth on the various …
Read More »OPEC+ Deadlock is Bad News for Oil Producers, Consumers and Energy Transitions
The International Energy Agency on Tuesday warned that world oil markets are likely to remain volatile following a breakdown in talks between OPEC members and their non-OPEC allies, creating a no-win situation. In its latest monthly oil market report, the IEA said energy market participants were closely monitoring the prospect …
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