Iran’s Minister of Oil Bijan Zangeneh said that Iran is pursuing the case of an Iranian oil tanker seized in the Indonesian waters. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said in his weekly press conference earlier today that Iran is awaiting further details about the seized oil tanker, Trend reports …
Read More »Nord Stream 2 Pipe Layer Fortuna Starts Work in Danish Waters
The vessel approved to carry out pipe-laying for the unfinished Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany has begun preparatory works at the site in Danish waters, a spokesman for the development company said Jan. 25. The Fortuna arrived at the site of the pipeline to the south …
Read More »Tehran Says ‘Technical Issue’ Cause of Vessel Detention after Indonesia Seizes Iranian Tanker over Alleged Illegal Oil Transfer
Tehran has dismissed allegations that an Iranian-flagged oil tanker has been seized for illegally transferring oil, despite Indonesian authorities claiming the ship was “caught red-handed.” Speaking on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said they were still waiting for more information from the Indonesian government but claimed a senior …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Eyes New Oil, Gas Exploitation Ways
Saudi Arabia is planning to introduce new ways of oil and gas exploitation, Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said, during a ceremony to launch the energy ministry’s new identity today, Jan. 25. The Kingdom is working under the hydrocarbon demand sustainability program, seeking to replace oil petroleum liquids …
Read More »US Sanctions on Iran’s Oil, Petrochemicals Thwarted
Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri said the country’s oil, gas, and petrochemical industries have nullified the US sanctions, noting that the oil ministry has managed to implement huge projects. “Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical industries have thwarted the American sanctions,” Jahangiri said on the sidelines of the 25th International Oil, …
Read More »Oil Edges Higher on Weaker Dollar as Market Weighs Supply Cuts
Oil in New York inched higher as the dollar weakened, with investors assessing the impact of supply curbs from Iraq and Libya on the near-term demand outlook. Futures rose 0.6% toward $53 a barrel as a weaker dollar increased the appeal of commodities like oil that are priced in the …
Read More »Persian Gulf Star Refinery Boosts Export of Oil Derivatives
Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining and Distribution Affairs Alireza Sadeghabadi said on Monday that the Persian Gulf Star refinery is effective to make Iran self-reliant for gasoline output and helped Iran boost export of oil derivatives as well. “Currently, an average of 48 million liters of gasoline and 17 …
Read More »The Five Factors Driving the Mass Adoption Of Electric Vehicles
Global electric vehicle sales grew by 43% during 2020, and in some markets such as Norway or the Netherlands sales outnumber petrol and diesel cars. In Europe overall, electric sales during 2020 exceeded half a million units, while in the United States, the new Biden administration is considering incentives to …
Read More »Venezuela Hopes New Path with Biden-Era US Revives Oil Sector
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday expressed willingness to “turn the page” with the U.S., following the presidency change, especially to revive the sanctions-hit oil industry. Maduro’s desire is that the two nations can reach a “new path” after years of tension between the Maduro government and the Trump administration. …
Read More »Iraq to Pare February Oil Production to Balance OPEC+ Overages
Iraq plans to cut oil output in January and February to make up for breaching its OPEC+ quota last year, according to the state company that markets the nation’s crude. OPEC’s second-biggest producer will pump around 3.6 million barrels daily for the two months, according to Ali Nizar, the deputy …
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