Category: Petroleum News
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Two oil discoveries in less than 24 hours in Guyana and the Gulf of Mexico
The oil sector in Guyana and the Gulf of Mexico witnessed the announcement of two new oil discoveries by the leading American Hess Corp., and the German Wintershall Dea. And Hess Corp announced a new oil discovery in the “Lancet Fish 1” area in the Stabroek block off the coast of the small Latin state…
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OPEC’s share of India’s oil imports falls to its lowest level in 22 years
India’s oil imports, during the fiscal year ending in March (2023), witnessed a significant increase in Russian oil flows, at the expense of the oil of OPEC countries. India hastened to seize the largest number of cheap Russian shipments over the past period, with Moscow turning towards Asian markets after Western countries imposed sanctions on…
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Saudi Aramco exports its first low-emissions ammonia shipment to Japan
Saudi Aramco succeeded in exporting the first certified low-emission ammonia shipment for electricity generation to Japan, in cooperation with FOC, SABIC Agro-Nutrients, MOL and GOE. The first shipment of low-emission ammonia from Saudi Arabia supports Japan’s ambition to decarbonize sectors whose emissions have been difficult to reduce. Aramco said in a statement today, Thursday, April…
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Chinese fuel exports decreased for the second time in 2023
Chinese fuel exports in the second batch of 2023 are expected to decline by up to 12 million tons (85.2 million barrels), as domestic demand continues to improve. A survey of 4 government refining sources and 3 consulting firms showed that the second batch of export quotas for gasoline, red diesel and jet fuel could…
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Russian oil finds its purpose in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.. What is America’s position?
Russian oil shipments had to change course, after harsh Western sanctions that followed the war on Ukraine in February 2022. Although the West aimed, behind these restrictions, to dry up the sources of funding for the Russian war led by Vladimir Putin, Moscow succeeded – unexpectedly – in making the most of the new situation,…
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Russian oil is flowing to India and China above the price ceiling levels
India and China turned a blind eye to the US warnings, as they continue to import Russian oil at prices that exceed the ceiling set by Western countries in an attempt to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues. Beijing and New Delhi captured the vast majority of Moscow’s oil exports in April (so far) at prices above…
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Is oil production in and south of Sudan affected by the political conflict?
Oil production in Sudan and its south has become a new concern in global markets, in light of the intensification of political conflict between military leaders for the third day in a row, amid fears of a civil war. Oil production in Sudan – the smallest producer in the OPEC + alliance – is estimated…
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Saudi oil export revenues fell by $2.8 billion in February
Saudi oil export revenues declined, during last February, on an annual basis, with the decline in average oil prices compared to the same period in 2022. And official data – seen by the specialized energy platform – showed that Saudi Arabia’s oil revenues decreased, in February, by 11.7%, compared to the same period in 2022.…
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India declares its position on buying Russian oil above the price ceiling
India has defended its Russian oil imports, which have peaked recently, stressing that it faces its biggest economic threat. New Delhi confirmed the possibility of buying Russian crude at a level close to or exceeding the price ceiling imposed by the West in the aftermath of Moscow’s war on Ukraine, according to a report published…
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Pakistan’s fuel imports jump to two billion dollars in March
The value of Pakistan’s fuel imports increased, in March (2023), to record more than two billion dollars, with a growth rate of 9% on a monthly level. This data, issued by the Pakistan Statistics Bureau, indicates an increase in the Asian country’s dependence on fuel imports, according to The Express Tribune newspaper, today, Saturday, April…