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…
A Pause in Ethanol Contribution to US Energy Independence
Almost forgotten amidst the current excitement over rising US tight oil production, a critical US policy instrument towards US…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- The US had a shortened paving week, with the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday.
- This week’s report is abbreviated, with only…
Fairplay: China to Raise Oil Imports as Economy Stabilises
“China is ready to expand oil imports as economic growth returns, tanker consultancy Poten &Partners has predicted. As the…
Lloyd’s List: Fall in Middle East VLCC Supply will Support New Rate Growth
“A two-week turnaround in the very large crude carrier market has seen time charter equivalent earnings on the Baltic…
Recovering Chinese Data Supporting Oil Imports
As China’s new fifth generation leaders were announced to their public this week, a wave of encouraging assessments of…
