Reuters: Asia Crude Buying to Drive Tanker Trade in 2011
“Chinese and Indian crude oil buyers will drive activity on larger tankers in the coming months and rates are…
Up Against the Wall
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its response to a March 2009 petition from a group…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail and wholesale assessments steadfast.
- Midwest retail prices mostly steady, but wholesale markets firm.
- Gulf Coast retail and wholesale…
Seeking The Spike
Some slight upward rate pressure has been felt in the VLCC market in the early part of this week,…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Sharply rising oil prices drive costs higher for refiners this week.
- East Coast retail markets are mostly steady, with some…
Cramming For Midterms
Temperatures may be cooling, but the heat is on in the political arena as we quickly approach the time…
Tradewinds: China’s Thirst Unable to Buoy VLCC Rates
“Despite China’s insatiable desire for oil, brokers do not see a positive outlook for VLCC rates over the next…
Pipelines International: Lebanon to Offer Pipeline Tenders in November
“Within the next month the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water plans to offer tenders for the construction of…
Weather or Not
Last week the Energy Intelligence Agency (EIA) released its annual winter fuels outlook, outlining what the Department of Energy’s…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- East Coast retail and wholesale asphalt cement prices mostly steady.
- Gulf Coast has some lower ranges in the Texas market…