The Australian Financial Review: Stiff Competition May Hurt LNG Projects
“New LNG projects worth $A140 billion-odd are in the construction phase in Australia. . . . The International Energy…
ABC News: Labour Shortage Tops Gas Industry Carbon Tax Fears
“A Liquefied Natural Gas group says there are more pressing problems for the oil and gas industry than the…
Bunkerworld: Japan’s Fuel Oil Imports up Following Quake
“Japan’s fuel oil imports have risen on the back of increased demand from domestic utilities even as demand from…
Lloyd’s List: Japanese Fuel Oil Imports Almost Triple After Quake
“The Japanese power generation industry’s combined consumption of residual fuel and crude oil has almost tripled since a devastating…
Reuters: Mideast Crude Tanker Rates Steady, Supply Weighing
“Crude oil tanker earnings on the major Middle East route were steady on Monday although a glut of available…
Fairplay: Australian Crude Export Growth Peaks
“While Australian crude oil exports are providing good returns for Aframax operators, market growth will be limited unless cargo…
HedgeWorld Daily News (Reuters): Private Equity, Bonds to Drive Ship Finance Amid Credit Crunch
“Global shipping firms must look to private equity funds and corporate bond markets to obtain capital to expand their…
Platts: LNG to Play Larger Role in Meeting Global Demand
“LNG is expected to play a key role in meeting growing global demand in the future, market participants said…
Bloomberg: Wilbur Ross: Ship Deals to Accelerate after Slump
“Wilbur Ross, the billionaire chairman of private-equity firm WL Ross & Co., said he expects transactions in shipping to…
Reuters: Private Equity, Bonds to Drive Ship Finance amid Credit Crunch
“Global shipping firms must look to private equity funds and corporate bond markets to obtain capital to expand their…
