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Norway expects jump in oil output and gas near record highs

Norway's oil output is expected to rise by 6.9% this year as the huge Johan Sverdrup field ramps up production while gas volumes are predicted to remain unchanged near record highs, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said on Monday.

read more... 10/01/2023

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Daily (21.12.2022): Carbon prices surpassed the 90 EUR/tonne threshold on Tuesday amid steady buying in thin trade

Crude oil prices increased modestly on Tuesday, spurred by a softer dollar and a U.S. plan to restock petroleum reserves. However, gains were capped by uncertainty over the impact of rising COVID-19 cases China. Brent crude added 0.2%, to settle at $79.99 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.4% to $76.23 per barrel.

read more... 21/12/2022

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Daily (20.12.2022): European gas and power prices fell on Monday as cold weather eases

Crude oil prices increased on Monday amid renewed optimism of China easing Covid restrictions. The news that the U.S. will start to buy crude to fill their Strategic Petroleum Reserve has lent further support to oil markets. Hence, Brent crude gained about 1% to settle at $79.80 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. WTI crude rose by 1.2% cents to end at $75.19 a barrel.

read more... 20/12/2022

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Daily (14.11.2022): Oil prices rose on Friday due to stronger demand from China

The world's largest petroleum importer, China, is expected to experience increased economic activity and demand after the country's COVID-19 restrictions were partially loosened by the Chinese government. Consequently, oil prices rose on Friday, with Brent crude settling 2.5% higher at $95.99 a barrel. WTI was seen rising by 2.9% to $88.96 per barrel.

read more... 14/11/2022

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Daily (24.08.2022): Oil prices rose on Tuesday following Saudi Arabia suggestion to cut OPEC output

Tuesday saw an increase in oil prices following Saudi Arabia's suggestion that output from OPEC+ be cut to sustain prices if Iranian petroleum returns. The likelihood of a reduction in U.S. stocks supported the price of Brent crude oil, which ended 3.9% higher at $100.22. WTI crude increased by 3.7% to $93.74.

read more... 24/08/2022

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