International

Brazil Looks to Become a Top-5 Oil Producer

Brazil’s oil industry has absolutely exploded in recent years, and now the Latin American country could even be on track to becoming a global top 5 producer. In a little over a decade Latin America’s largest economy Brazil has become a leading global oil producer. At the end of 2020, …

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OPEC+ Raises Forecast for Oil Demands Next Year

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia, collectively known as OPEC+, has raised its forecast for oil demand next year, in a move that might help to build a case for raising output. Brent crude for November delivery gained 18 cents, or 0.3 per cent to …

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Russia Prepares for First LNG-Fueled Icebreaker

Metals miner Nornickel said it will participate in the design and building of Russia’s first dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel icebreaker to prepare for more capacity in the environmentally sensitive Arctic region. Russia, which has a fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, has long considered LNG-powered icebreaking ships to develop …

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Red Sea Competition Growing as Russia Enters Region

Russia’s growing ambitions in the Red Sea region could threaten freedom of navigation for shipping, potentially disrupting oil prices, a leading think-tank report claims. Policymakers are being urged to pay close attention to Moscow’s activities in the vital seaway as Russia prepares to exert greater influence through arms deals and …

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