Market Realist: Why Follow Shifts in US Oil Imports and Global Trade Routes?
“The underlying strength in U.S. imports from Saudi Arabia can also be attributed to the country’s willingness to price…
Bloomberg: Mediterranean Oil Tanker Rates Near Six-Year High on Libya Cargo
“The cost of shipping oil across the Mediterranean Sea surged to the highest in almost six years as traders…
Tradewinds: Poten Ponders VL Moves
“Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)’s decision to call in a commercial manager has created a wildcard in the VLCC market…
Hellenic Shipping News: Ship Owners Invest Heavily in VLCC Sector at the Start of 2014
““Tanker owners have been investing heavily in the VLCC segment since the start of the New Year. As the…
Platts: Vassilikos Study Foresees Five LNG Trains
“The study, prepared by Houston-based Poten & Partners and ALA Planning Partnership of Nicosia for Noble Energy International on…
BMI Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Insights: Joining Forces To Push Prices Down
“In this backdrop, gas is set to remain significant as a feedstock for Japan’s power generation in the near…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast asphalt retail and wholesale prices were stable for the week.
- East Coast wholesale flux price ranges move lower,…
Tradewinds: GasLog Targets LNG Trio
“GasLog of Monaco has inked a contract to acquire three LNG carriers from BG Group affiliate Methane Services Ltd…
MarineLink: Despite Rising US Production, Saudi Crude Still
“Saudi crude & the US market: Chart courtesy of Poten & Partners. Reported spot market activity from the Arabian…
Bloomberg: Lithuania Relies on U.S. Exporting LNG to Escape Russia Gas Grip
“Japan LNG natural import prices reached a record average of $14.78 per million BTU last month, excluding shipping costs,…