Not So Fast
After last week’s stock market tumble, many individuals and businesses paused to think about the stability and autonomy of…
Atlantic Bound
A recent Wall Street Journal article indicated that US crude oil imports from Africa surpassed those of the Middle…
The Pacific Arbitrage
When considering the current clean market it is difficult not to notice the development of new trade patterns that…
Ceyhan Rising
Bereft of traditional Iraqi Kirkuk crude oil barrels by the US invasion of Iraq, liftings from Ceyhan withered from…
Crewing Challenges Increase With Growing LNG Fleet
LNG shipping is in the midst of an unprecedented fleet expansion. At this point, ship yards worldwide have 133…
Population Inflation
The increasing world population presents interesting challenges and opportunities for the energy industry. It is logical that the amount…
No Corn Left Behind
An accelerated growth trajectory was spotlighted in President Bush’s State of the Union Address for the US ethanol fuel…
Doubling the SPR
In his State of the Union, President Bush declared plans to “double the current capacity of the Strategic Petroleum…
King of the Clean Hill
The annual reviews of the most active charterers in the tanker market are widely…
Tanker Prospects 2007 – 2011
Over the past few years, the tanker industry has experienced what has been characterized…
