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Daily (10.08.2021): Crude oil prices slumped to a three-week low on Monday amid new coronavirus restrictions in Asia
Crude oil prices slid to a three-week low on Monday as the new pandemic measures in Asia, especially China, the world-second largest oil consumer and largest crude importer, prompted fears of a demand slowdown. Hence, Brent crude fell by $1.66, or 2.4%, to settle at $69.04 a barrel. U.S. WTI crude shed by $1.80, or 2.6%, to settle at $66.48. Both benchmarks posted their lowest close since July 19.
read more... 10/08/2021
Daily (27.07.2021): EUAs surged by 4.5% on Monday amid strong demand for coal-fired power production in Europe and Asia
Crude oil futures diverged to trade rather flat on Monday amid mixed signals. Forecasts that crude supply will be tight the rest of the year provide little support, while the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant stoked fears about fuel demand, limiting gains. Hence, Brent crude rose by 0.5% to settle at $74.50 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude lost 0.2% to close at $ 71.91 a barrel.
read more... 27/07/2021
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Asia Pacific's solar capacity to treble by 2030
Wood Mackenzie expects Asia Pacific’s photovoltaic (PV) capacity to treble in this decade and reach 1,500 GW by 2030, with China at the lead.
read more... 15/07/2021
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Brent crude oil stays above $75 amid impasse in OPEC+ talks
Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Monday as an impasse in talks among key producers to raise output in coming months kept supplies tight, offsetting concerns about coronavirus' impact on the global economy.
read more... 12/07/2021
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Asia's new coal plant plans jeopardise climate targets
Five Asian countries are responsible for 80% of new coal power plants planned around the world, the Carbon Tracker group said on Wednesday, saying most would prove uneconomical and the new plants would put international climate goals out of reach.
read more... 30/06/2021