Riviera Maritime Media: Coronavirus: Chinese oil production takes a hit as bunker fuel demand shrinks
9 March 2020
Shipbrokers Poten & Partners said the Chinese Government’s travel restrictions have resulted in reduced global demand for…
The Wall Street Journal: Ships Turn Into Floating Storage Units for Oil and Gas as Chinese Buyers Back Out
5 March 2020:
One carrier loaded with crude was heading toward China when the refinery that bought the oil tried…
Saudi Arabia Sparks Oil Price War – Implications For The Tanker Market
9 March 2020:
Over the weekend, Saudi Aramco sent shockwaves through global markets as it announced steep discounts to its…
Marine Link: Tariffs Keep Energy Industry on Edge
OPEC Plays Russian Roulette
6 March 2020:
OPEC is trying to balance the market as oil demand stagnates
Another OPEC meeting brings discussion about another…
Natural Gas Intel: No Doomsday Scenario Seen for U.S. Energy Market in Tricky Predictions of LNG Shut-Ins
28 February 2020
Poten & Partners’ Jason Feer, Head of Business Intelligence, said any estimates on domestic production curtailments would…
Where Does It All Go?
28 February 2020:
Where does the oil go if demand suddenly disappears?
In a short period of time, oil demand growth,…
Wall Street Journal: Shell Sees Coronavirus Eroding Chinese Natural Gas Demand
20 February 2020:
New York-based ship broker Poten & Partners estimates China will cut LNG imports by 49 cargoes, or…
Natural Gas Intel: Freight Rate Volatility on the Rise as Coronavirus Strands Vessels on Open Seas
19 February 2020:
Freight rate volatility is nothing new. Traditionally, a surplus of vessels disappears during the winter as traders…
Another Brick in the Wall
21 February 2020:
The US announces more sanctions on Venezuela
A little more than a year ago, Mr. Juan Guaido, then…
