In a second step, guarantees would be halted next year for projects involving heavy oil, shale oil and bitumen oil sands, affecting the creation of up to 700 new jobs, the ministry said in its proposal to parliament
read more... 13/10/2020
European gas markets are currently well-supplied, with plenty of gas in storage. Prices are at seasonal lows due to the impact of mild winters, plentiful LNG supply and reduced energy demand during the coronavirus pandemic
read more... 07/10/2020
A new export tax rule in Russia could cost domestic exporters of fuel oil as much as US$1 billion in missed sales every year, Reuters has estimated.
read more... 08/09/2020
Oil prices ended higher on Monday as storms Marco and Laura expected later in the week halted more than half of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, Brent crude rose by 78 cents, or 1.76%, to settle at $45.13 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude settled at $42.62 a barrel, rising by 28 cents, or 0.7 %.
read more... 25/08/2020
Oil prices reversed previous gains on Tuesday as Libya prepares to resume crude exports, intensifying concerns over a possible oversupply on the market. Hence, Brent crude for August delivery, which expired yesterday, fell by 56 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $41.15. The more-active September contract lost 58 cents at $41.27 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. WTI crude dropped by 43 cents, or 1%, to end at $39.27 a barrel. However, for the month, Brent and WTI gained 16.5% and 12.4% respectively.
read more... 01/07/2020