Norwegian energy company Statoil has shut production at its Sleipner A platform in the North Sea following a gas alarm, as mentioned in the Stavanger Aftenblad newspaper on Saturday, citing a spokesman for the firm.
read more... 19/08/2014
Italy's competition watchdog mentioned it was examining if oil and gas conglomerate Eni controlled a larger share of the domestic wholesale gas market between April 2013 and March 2014 than the 54 percent level it had affirmed.
read more... 19/08/2014
Ukraine has started test imports of gas from Slovakia through an improved pipeline, as stated on Saturday by the chief of Ukrainian state-owned gas company Naftogaz, since the country is struggling to reduce energy dependence on Russia.
read more... 18/08/2014
Crude oil prices dropped more than $2 a barrel on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday, dragged down by bearish economic data insinuating weakening oil demand and solid supplies. Brent crude for delivery in September closed down $2.27 at $102.01 after plunging to a low of $101.92, the lowest level since July 2013. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.99 to settle at $102.07.
read more... 15/08/2014
Brent crude slipped on Monday despite many geopolitical risks including U.S. air strike in Iraq, while U.S. crude increased on expectations of a draw in U.S. inventories. Brent crude dropped 34 cents to settle at $104.68 a barrel, while WTI crude rose 43 cents to close at $98.08 a barrel.
read more... 12/08/2014