Seatrade Maritime News: Coronavirus hits shipping demand and rates, CNOOC declares force majeure
10 February 2020
While other major Chinese importers like PetroChina and Sinopec are looking to defer cargoes as their first…
Asia Times: Australia to bear brunt of China virus slowdown
10 February 2020
Almost half of China’s LNG imports come from Australia, according to Poten & Partners, a global brokerage, energy…
S&P Global Platts: Australian LNG exports most vulnerable to coronavirus disruptions: analysts
10 February 2020
“Australian cargoes are likely to be hit hardest by force majeure declarations as they are some of…
Reuters: Record low LNG spot prices attract bargain hunters
10 February 2020
Energy shipbroker and consultancy firm Poten & Partners said on Friday at least five LNG cargoes had…
Forbes: Gas Glut Blows Up A Political And Economic Storm In Asia
9 February 2020
In a report from its Singapore office on Friday, Reuters quoted the shipping consultancy, Poten & Partners,…
TradeWinds News: Poten: CNOOC pushes for force majeure on LNG cargoes
7 February 2020
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has sent notices asking suppliers to accept force majeure on up…
Financial Times: Coronavirus triggers turmoil in global gas market
7 February 2020
“There are substantial questions about whether it’s appropriate,” said Jason Feer, global head of business intelligence at…
Lloyd’s List: CNOOC’s force majeure is a fresh blow to struggling LNG market
7 February 2020
Poten & Partners also pointed to fewer term charters fixed last year — 57 were reported in…
Patrick Brennan, Poten’s Global Manager of Tanker Spot Brokerage, elected as 1st Vice President of The Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (ASBA) Executive Committee
The New York Times: U.S. LNG Producers Fear More Price Drops as They Await China Buys Under Phase 1 Deal
1 February 2020:
The Phase 1 accord between the United States and China has a two-year term, making it harder…
