25 September 2020 Libya's NOC targets output revival as blockades lift Libya aims to nearly triple its oil output to 260,000 b/d by the end of this month, following the cessation of eight months of export terminal blockades that have forced the shutdown of most of the country's onshore production. Filter: Crude oil Africa More filters
25 September 2020 South Korean coal market rises on tighter fundamentals Coal supply cuts in Australia and ongoing nuclear outages following two typhoons earlier this month supported South Korean coal prices for a second consecutive week. Filter: Coal Asia-Pacific More filters
25 September 2020 Brazil to cut carbon credit goals for fuel distributors Brazil's hydrocarbons regulator ANP will reduce individual carbon credit targets for fuel distribution companies for 2020, after it halved the industry's overall pre-pandemic target as a result of the economic slowdown. Filter: Bioenergy Emissions Oil products Latin America and Caribbean More filters
25 September 2020 Fincantieri to build hydrogen hybrid ship Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri has started building a hybrid ship that will use hydrogen and storage systems along with diesel fuel. Filter: Power Emissions Europe More filters
25 September 2020 Tight US gas market could test economics of LNG exports A drop in US gas output and increased domestic demand heading into the winter has tightened the US' supply-demand balance and lifted domestic gas prices, keeping netbacks for delivering LNG to Asian and European markets tight. Filter: Natural gas/LNG North America More filters
25 September 2020 US cobalt demand outlook mixed on Tesla battery shift New US battery facilities could curb the demand impact of Tesla's plans to remove cobalt from its batteries over the next three years. Filter: Metals North America More filters
25 September 2020 Norway offshore pay talks threaten production Around a quarter of Norway's oil and gas production could be shut in if pay talks next week go unresolved. Filter: Crude oil LPG/NGL Natural gas/LNG Europe More filters
25 September 2020 Tight US gas market could test economics of LNG exports A drop in US gas output and increased domestic demand heading into the winter has tightened the US' supply-demand balance and lifted domestic gas prices, keeping netbacks for delivering LNG to Asian and European markets tight. Filter: Natural gas/LNG North America More filters
25 September 2020 Russia refinery runs rise lagged crude output in August Russian refineries increased crude runs in August by less than 1pc from July, meaning the country's 5pc rise in crude production over that period mostly went to export destinations. Filter: Crude oil FSU More filters
25 September 2020 Jet fuel suppliers struggle to find outlet for excess A global surplus of jet fuel built up since the Covid-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented fall in demand is prompting suppliers to seek alternative outlets. Filter: Oil products Europe More filters
25 September 2020 German coal units de-mothballed early on high prices Higher day-ahead German power prices have improved generation margins for coal-fired units, prompting operators to de-mothball units earlier than expected. Filter: Power Europe More filters
25 September 2020 Bosnian lignite-fired plant to close until late October Bosnia-Herzegovina's 300MW lignite-fired Stanari plant will be disconnected from the grid until the end of October for planned maintenance, operator EFT said. Filter: Power Europe More filters
25 September 2020 Trafigura proposes carbon levy on bunker emissions Trading firm Trafigura has proposed that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) introduce a carbon levy on bunker fuel emissions and pump the proceeds into research and development into alternative fuels and engine efficiency, as well as support for small islands and developing states. Filter: Emissions More filters
25 September 2020 UK to lift RTFO buyout price from 2021 The UK government will increase the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) buyout price for fuel suppliers from January, if it can find time to pass the necessary legislation. Filter: Bioenergy Europe More filters
25 September 2020 Russia leads China’s August crude imports, Saudi slips Russia was the top crude supplier to China for a second straight month in August, as deliveries from Saudi Arabia were hit by rising prices. Filter: Crude oil Asia-Pacific More filters
