Europe’s major energy companies profited from a rise in oil prices to report big increases in first-quarter earnings on Thursday, putting the worst of the pandemic era slump in fuel demand behind them. Last year’s demand collapse forced BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Equinor to slash their dividends and preserve …
Read More »Global Oil Prices up after OPEC+ Demand Recovery Forecast
Oil prices rose Wednesday after the OPEC+ alliance made bullish predictions signaling a strong global oil demand recovery this year despite COVID-19 flare-ups in India and an expected build in U.S. crude stocks. International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $66.17 per barrel at 6:43 a.m. GMT for a 0.45% …
Read More »World Still Waiting for US Climate Target as Biden Summit Looms
The United States is still putting the finishing touches on its plan to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, ahead of a summit this week with world leaders, including Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping. President Joe Biden’s administration has been pressing other countries to make …
Read More »Turkey Holds 75 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Energy Potential
Turkey’s total offshore wind power potential stands at 75 gigawatts (GW), Offshore Wind Energy Association (DÜRED) Chairperson Murat Durak said Monday, noting that they have reached a certain stage in works at some ports in the Marmara and Aegean regions and that they can now carry out offshore wind power …
Read More »Volkswagen Eyes 15% Share in Chinese Electric Car Market
German carmaker Volkswagen plans to increase its share in China’s market for cars with alternative engines, like those powered by electricity, to about 15%, equivalent to the share it currently enjoys in the sales of standard automobiles, the head of its branch in the Asian country said. “Volkswagen has a …
Read More »EU Continues to Rely on Russian Gas as Competition Gains Pace
Driven by political motives, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) competition will continue in the European Union. Russia, as one of the major players, will have to battle for its share of the gas market in Europe against the influx of the U.S.’ LNG and tougher competition in general, according to …
Read More »US Warns Germany over Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline
The United States warned Germany Monday that it is not willing to compromise on the dispute over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, which will carry Russian gas to Europe, German media reported. Washington’s new administration is “determined to use all available levers to prevent the completion of Nord …
Read More »Turkish Energy Minister: “A Natural Gas Futures Market will be Opened this Year”
According to the Turkish Daily Sabah, Fatih Donmez was speaking on Turkey’s efforts to ensure energy supply security and strengthen its place in energy markets in order to provide itself with better bargaining opportunities, at the 7th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council meeting. The launching of the Natural Gas Futures …
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 »US Plans to Sanction Russian Vessel Involved in Nord Stream 2
The United States has informed European allies about plans to sanction Russian vessel Fortuna, which is involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday. The U.S. administration told government officials in Berlin and other European capitals …
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