Tradewinds: Naptha Fires LR1 Rates
“A surge in Asian demand for naptha is behind a recent rally in long range one (LR1) spot rates,…
Fairplay: LR Rate Surge Explained
“Growing Asian petrochemical production explains why LR2 and LR1 tankers are at 2012 highs, tanker consultancy Poten & Partners…
Naphtha Redemption Redux for LR1s
As we noted in this space in April of this year, a surge in Asian naphtha demand provided a…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail prices ease in Florida markets – flux retail prices lower in many areas.
- Wholesale prices on the…
13th Annual CWC World LNG Summit 2012
Barcelona November 27 – 30 2012
Now in its 13th year, the World LNG Summit & Awards Gala Evening is…
Bloomberg: U.S. Drought Seen Hindering Energy Independence on Ethanol Stall
“The worst U.S. drought in five decades is cutting profits from producing corn-based ethanol for blending in gasoline, hindering…
A Pause in Ethanol Contribution to US Energy Independence
Almost forgotten amidst the current excitement over rising US tight oil production, a critical US policy instrument towards US…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- The US had a shortened paving week, with the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday.
- This week’s report is abbreviated, with only…
Fairplay: China to Raise Oil Imports as Economy Stabilises
“China is ready to expand oil imports as economic growth returns, tanker consultancy Poten &Partners has predicted. As the…
Lloyd’s List: Fall in Middle East VLCC Supply will Support New Rate Growth
“A two-week turnaround in the very large crude carrier market has seen time charter equivalent earnings on the Baltic…
