Global LNG demand will more than double from 356mn tonnes in 2020 to 800mn tonnes by 2050, "fuelled by solid demand from Asia and a rise in gas use for powering hard-to-electrify sectors", according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
read more... 09/05/2022
Energy ministers from European Union countries hold emergency talks on Monday, as the bloc strives for a united response to Moscow's demand that European buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles or face their supply being cut off.
read more... 03/05/2022
BP and Volkswagen on Thursday fleshed out details of their electric vehicle charging alliance, aiming to jointly install 8,000 fast-charging spots across Europe by 2024 in a bid to stoke demand for battery-powered vehicles.
read more... 29/04/2022
Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest levels in two weeks on Monday. The market reacted bearishly to the news that China will prolong the strict coronavirus lockdown, a measure that the market fears will result in a slowing economy and weak demand. Hence, Brent crude fell by $4.33, or 4.1%, to settle at $102.32 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude fell by $3.53, or 3.5%, to settle at $98.54.
read more... 26/04/2022
Crude oil prices retreated on Friday amid indications of a potential economic slowdown as COVID lockdowns in China are hurting demand. Hence, Brent crude settled down $1.68, or 1.6%, at $106.65 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude declined by $1.72, or 1.7%, to $102.07 a barrel.
read more... 25/04/2022