Japanese Refiners Halt Iran Oil Imports As Waiver Expiry Looms
Japan had cut imports by 33% in first nine months of 2018.
March 29, 2019
Imports
Sinopec Prepares To Buy US LNG If Government Approves
With the U.S. and China close to a deal that would roll back tariffs, Sinopec prepares for an $18 billion deal with Cheniere.
March 5, 2019
EU Gas Pipeline Rules Could Slow Russia’s Nord Stream 2
Draft law would require import pipelines to not be owned directly by suppliers.
February 13, 2019
Winter Gas Market: So Far, So Normal
The recent Polar Vortex did its damage, but as winter weather goes, say Drillinginfo and Wood Mac, this one is not terribly cold and gas prices are holding steady.
February 11, 2019
IEA Chief: Too Early To Assess Impact Of Latest U.S. Sanctions On Venezuela
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has yet to assess the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil supplies, its executive director said on Jan. 30.
January 30, 2019
Crude Oil , Imports , Heavy Oil , Technology
Venezuelan Oil Exports To US Still A Primary Source Of Cash
Venezuela’s oil exports to the United States remain the primary cash resource for its state-owned oil company, and efforts by the U.S.to cut off that revenue would likely force it to send crude to China, India or other Asian countries.
January 28, 2019
International , Pipelines , Tankers , Imports , Crude Oil
Traders: Mexican Ports See Bottlenecks As Fuel Distribution Slows
Mexico’s government has ordered pipelines shut to limit losses from fuel theft.
January 10, 2019
Imports , Crude Oil , Technology , Transport
Turkey Resumes Iranian Oil Imports Under U.S. Sanctions Waiver
Turkey has resumed imports of Iranian crude oil after a one-month hiatus in November when U.S. sanctions on Iran were reimposed, trading and shipping sources said.
January 8, 2019
Iran Claims To Have Found ‘Potential’ Oil Buyers Despite US Sanctions
All countries that were granted waivers from the U.S. to continue buying a certain amount of Iranian oil imports are complying with U.S. sanctions, a senior Iranian energy official said, noting that Tehran was hopeful to find new buyers.
January 7, 2019
Poland's PGNiG Receives Spot U.S. LNG Delivery
Polish gas company PGNiG is set to receive a spot cargo of U.S. LNG on Dec. 13 as part of plans to reduce its reliance on Russian imports and to become a bigger player in the LNG market.
December 13, 2018