Japanese Utility Demand Supports Aframaxes
Although the Japanese government has approved the start-up of two nuclear reactors in July in order to avoid power…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail asphalt prices slip lower in in some northern locations.
- East Coast wholesale asphalt market prices weaken in…
Bloomberg: Oil Tankers Slump Is Sign to Morgan Stanley of Imports
“A collapse in the number of tankers booked to haul 2 million-barrel cargoes of Middle East oil to the…
A Delayed Launch
Although estimates of how long repair work will last are better left until Motiva completes its inspection assessments, guesses…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Spot Western Canadian Select (WCS) discounts slipped to about $19 below July WTI.
- Bitumar Enters into Through-put Agreement with Hudson…
Lloyd’s List: Iran Plans to Start LNG Exports Next Year
“Iran is said to be planning to start exporting liquefied natural gas to global energy markets next year, undermining…
LNG Global Congress 2012
London June 26 – 29, 2012
Poten & Partners are pleased to participate at the LNG Global Congress, the event…
US Crude Stock Build Continues
Six weeks ago, we observed that a surprise US crude inventory build was consistent with seasonal patterns, risk aversion…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast asphalt prices mostly steady – lower in some areas.
- East Coast wholesale asphalt market quiet, with prices unchanged.
- Midwest…
Tradewinds: FLNG Drives Vessel Demand
“The FLNG sector has been given new impetus with yards at the ready and the added prospect of shuttle…