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Daily: Crude oil prices under pressure on concerns about record high in U.S. crude stockpiles

Crude oil prices were under pressure on Tuesday, with Brent ending lower and U.S. crude near flat, as concerns about a record high in U.S. crude stockpiles slashed gains from an early increase on security worries in the Middle East and a weak dollar. Brent crude declined by 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to close at $64.64 a barrel, after soaring to as high as $65.49. WTI crude rose by 7 cents at $57.06, after trading to as high as $57.83.

read more... 29/04/2015

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Statoil should go ahead with Snorre field expansion

Norway's Statoil should continue with the postponed improvement of the Snorre oil and gas field in the North Sea since it is a time-critical investment, as stated by energy minister Tord Lien on Monday.

read more... 28/04/2015

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Daily: European prompt power prices firmed on forecasts for colder weather

Crude oil ended lower on Monday as robust supply compensated support from the conflict in Yemen and the declining number of U.S. rigs drilling for oil made traders hesitant after prices reached 2015 peaks last week. Brent crude for June delivery dropped 45 cents to close at $64.83 a barrel, having oscillated from $64.40 to $65.61. European benchmark hit the highest level in 2015 at $65.80 on Friday. WTI crude eased 16 cents to settle at $56.99, having fluctuated from $56.52 to $57.89. It hit a 2015 peak of $58.41 last Thursday.

read more... 28/04/2015

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Daily: Crude oil futures mixed amid lower drilling activity in the US and Yemen conflict

Crude oil futures were mixed on Friday amid declining US drilling activity and as the continuing turmoil in Yemen intensified concerns about eventual supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude for June delivery increased by 43 cents, or 0.7%, to settle at $65.28 a barrel on 24 April, trading at its highest levels since December 2014. WTI crude for June delivery decreased 59 cents, or 1%, to close at $57.15 a barrel on 24 April.

read more... 27/04/2015

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Poland: PKN supplies Iran’s gas condensate for its refinery

Poland's major oil refiner PKN Orlen has supplied a gas condensate cargo of Iranian origin for its Mazeikiai refinery in Lithuania, as stated by traders on Friday.

read more... 27/04/2015

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