Atlantic Bound
A recent Wall Street Journal article indicated that US crude oil imports from Africa surpassed those of the Middle…
Bloomberg: US Non-Contract Refined-Oil Imports From Asia May Rise 72%
“Referring to Poten’s recent opinion “The Pacific Arbitrage”, Bloomberg stated that “U.S. ‘arbitrage’ imports of refined-oil products from Asia…
The Pacific Arbitrage
When considering the current clean market it is difficult not to notice the development of new trade patterns that…
Bloomberg: Mediterranean Buyers Take Most New Baku-Ceyhan Oil
“Bloomberg reported that “Mediterranean refineries bought 65 percent of the oil that came out of a new pipeline pumping…
Ceyhan Rising
Bereft of traditional Iraqi Kirkuk crude oil barrels by the US invasion of Iraq, liftings from Ceyhan withered from…
Tradewinds: Poten Toasts Milestone in Manhattan
“Tradewinds reported on Poten’s cocktail reception honoring the NASD membership of Poten Capital Services. “New York based Poten &…
Tradewinds: Poten & Partners Fills Broking Gap
“Tradewinds reported that “Poten & Partners has become the first US house to acquire a securities broker dealer licence,…
Crewing Challenges Increase With Growing LNG Fleet
LNG shipping is in the midst of an unprecedented fleet expansion. At this point, ship yards worldwide have 133…
Population Inflation
The increasing world population presents interesting challenges and opportunities for the energy industry. It is logical that the amount…
Lloyd’s List: Ethanol Plan will Benefit Clean and Dirty Trades’
“Referring to Poten’s weekly tanker opinion, Tony Gray reported that “the implementation of President Bush’s ethanol fuel programme to…
