Deconstructing Demand
Although crude oil prices have been over $100 per barrel for several months, worldwide demand has yet to be…
Gulf Times: Spot Trade to Capture 20% of LNG Market
“Short-term or spot trading in liquefied natural gas will expand to account for 20 percent of the market by…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Prices for asphalt liquid continue rising in US markets.
- Modified asphalt very tight — some producers to take on no…
Back Across the Pond
The clean product tanker market has become increasingly complex. New trade routes continue to crop up as traders work…
Bloomberg: Chevron Says Carbon Plan Threatens Australian LNG
“Bloomberg quoted from Poten’s recent article “Aussie LNG Players Face Emissions Trading Challenge.” In that article Poten stated that…
Emirates Business 24/7: Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Remain Weak in Q1 of 2008
“Emirates Business quoted Poten’s recent weekly opinion “Riding the Wave”. “While there are a few precious weeks remaining before…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Asphalt prices remained on a bullish trend in the US – markets assessed higher yet again.
- Polymer allocation by chemical…
Riding the Wave
There is no sign of shipowners having the summertime blues as the crude oil shipping bull market continues to…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Wholesale prices firm in US waterborne and inland markets.
- East Coast rack prices increase by $100/ST in northern areas and…
Dirty Talk
Producers, traders, brokers, buyers, regulators and financiers gathered this June in Houston at Platts 5th annual Bunker & Residual…
