Natural Gas Intel: Coronavirus Thrusts LNG Market Further into Turmoil as More Cargoes Float with Nowhere to Go
25 March 2020
The uncertainty and quickly changing dynamics were deepening an imbalance in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade…
Media Mentions
S&P Platts: Coronavirus threatens to hamper US LNG exports as demand falls overseas
24 March 2020
“There is no precedent for a global pandemic that shuts down lots of economic activity,” Jason Feer,…
Tradewinds: LNG cargo cancellations likely in coronavirus hit market
26 March 2020
Poten & Partners global head of business intelligence Jason Freer said the broker and consultant sees a…
TradeWinds News: VLCC rates rising
11 March 2020:
Shipbroker Poten & Partners said it is seeing several deals negotiated for short-term charters of six to…
Reuters: Tanker rates surge as traders hunt for ships to store cheap oil
10 March 2020
“We are seeing several deals being negotiated for short-term (6-12 months) charters, with one already concluded. The…
Riviera Maritime Media: Coronavirus: Chinese oil production takes a hit as bunker fuel demand shrinks
9 March 2020
Shipbrokers Poten & Partners said the Chinese Government’s travel restrictions have resulted in reduced global demand for…
The Wall Street Journal: Ships Turn Into Floating Storage Units for Oil and Gas as Chinese Buyers Back Out
5 March 2020:
One carrier loaded with crude was heading toward China when the refinery that bought the oil tried…
Natural Gas Intel: No Doomsday Scenario Seen for U.S. Energy Market in Tricky Predictions of LNG Shut-Ins
28 February 2020
Poten & Partners’ Jason Feer, Head of Business Intelligence, said any estimates on domestic production curtailments would…
S&P Global: UAE cranked up imports of US LNG in May
July 17, 2017
Dubai uses a depleted oil field to store natural gas that is imported as LNG, said Jason…
Natural Gas Intel: Freight Rate Volatility on the Rise as Coronavirus Strands Vessels on Open Seas
19 February 2020:
Freight rate volatility is nothing new. Traditionally, a surplus of vessels disappears during the winter as traders…
Wall Street Journal: Shell Sees Coronavirus Eroding Chinese Natural Gas Demand
20 February 2020:
New York-based ship broker Poten & Partners estimates China will cut LNG imports by 49 cargoes, or…
Money Control: Explained | Why LNG prices are falling and what’s the outlook
15 February 2020:
Energy shipbroker and consultancy firm Poten & Partners has said that at least five LNG cargoes had…
