17 junio 2020 Serbia starts trans-Balkan corridor sector construction Construction has begun on the second of four sections of the Serbian part of the planned trans-Balkan electricity corridor after delays of two months, with the project expected to be completed in early 2022. Filter: Energía eléctrica Europe More filters
17 junio 2020 Novak says Covid-19 will speed energy transition Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said today that he expects the Covid-19 pandemic to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels in the coming years, echoing comments made by BP earlier this week. Filter: Bioenergía Carbón Crudo Gas natural/GNL FSU More filters
17 junio 2020 Sinopec starts up 200,000 b/d Zhanjiang refinery China's state-controlled Sinopec has started its 200,000 b/d Zhanjiang refinery in the southern province of Guangdong. Filter: Crudo Productos refinados Petroquímicos Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 EU mulls tougher stance on foreign investments The European Parliament's largest political group today called for a "temporary ban" on Chinese takeovers of European companies. Filter: Crudo Energía eléctrica Metales Gas natural/GNL Asia-Pacific Europe More filters
17 junio 2020 Opec raises non-Opec supply forecast for 2020 Opec has revised upwards its forecast for non-Opec oil supply this year, leading to a cut in the projected call on its own members' crude. Filter: Crudo More filters
17 junio 2020 Chinese mills lift steel output in early June Steel output by China's largest steelmakers rose to a record-high pace in early June, as dry weather and Covid-19 delays push construction demand deeper into summer. Filter: Metales Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Asia ethylene rally may peak as downstream margins hit The rally in Asia-Pacific ethylene prices may lose steam in the third quarter because of weakening downstream margins and a rise in long-haul import volumes. Filter: Petroquímicos Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Opec+ starts historic deal with 87pc May compliance The 23-nation Opec+ coalition kicked off its two-year production restraint plan with an 87pc compliance rate last month, according to Opec delegates. Filter: Crudo Middle East More filters
17 junio 2020 Fresh Covid-19 outbreak in China may slow power use The re-emergence of Covid-19 in China's capital Beijing could slow the recovery of businesses and limit the rise in power and coal demand. Filter: Carbón Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Mixed prospects for China's lithium prices China's lithium salts prices have weakened in the past few weeks amid a slower than expected recovery in demand and surplus supplies, with potential growth in demand from new energy and fifth-generation (5G) telecom networks expected by market participants to support the market in the long term. Filter: Metales Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Sabic to maintain Saudi listing after Aramco takeover Saudi Arabia's state-owned petrochemicals giant Sabic will continue to be listed on the country's Tadawul stock exchange after state-controlled oil company Aramco completed its acquisition of a controlling 70pc stake in the firm. Filter: Petroquímicos Middle East More filters
17 junio 2020 Japan’s April bitumen imports fall with slowing demand Japan imported 8,385t of bitumen in April, down by 48.9pc from the previous month and lower by 34.6pc against a year earlier. Filter: Productos refinados Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Beijing travel demand falls further as Covid-19 spreads Authorities in Beijing have raised the city's Covid-19 alert to the second-highest level as a new outbreak continues to spread, further hitting travel demand. Filter: Productos refinados Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 China’s May car sales see rare rise China's car sales in May rose against a year earlier for the first time in almost two years, as demand revived following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions. Filter: Metales Productos refinados Asia-Pacific More filters
17 junio 2020 Aramco completes Sabic deal, extends payment again State-controlled Saudi Aramco has completed its acquisition of 70pc stake in the country's petrochemicals giant Sabic, and has again extended the amount of time it has to pay for it. Filter: Petroquímicos Middle East More filters
