Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail asphalt prices mostly steady – slips lower in some mid-Atlantic areas.
- Wholesale asphalt prices go lower on…
Bloomberg: Scorpio Seen Rising as Tanker Rates Gain Most Since ’08
“Rising Asian demand for naphtha and a shortage of ships hauling the oil product used in everything from Barbie…
Lingering Over-Supply Tempers VLCC Outlook
Much like the broader macroeconomic news of the past two weeks, VLCC indicators have been seemingly incongrous. An ominous…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- The Asphalt Institute held its annual winter meeting December 5-7, in Carlsbad, California, with record attendance noted.
- East Coast retail…
Tradewinds: Naptha Fires LR1 Rates
“A surge in Asian demand for naptha is behind a recent rally in long range one (LR1) spot rates,…
Fairplay: LR Rate Surge Explained
“Growing Asian petrochemical production explains why LR2 and LR1 tankers are at 2012 highs, tanker consultancy Poten & Partners…
Naphtha Redemption Redux for LR1s
As we noted in this space in April of this year, a surge in Asian naphtha demand provided a…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail prices ease in Florida markets – flux retail prices lower in many areas.
- Wholesale prices on the…
13th Annual CWC World LNG Summit 2012
Barcelona November 27 – 30 2012
Now in its 13th year, the World LNG Summit & Awards Gala Evening is…
Bloomberg: U.S. Drought Seen Hindering Energy Independence on Ethanol Stall
“The worst U.S. drought in five decades is cutting profits from producing corn-based ethanol for blending in gasoline, hindering…
