Petroleum Economist: Profits off the Boil
“Petroleum Economist reported that “according to shipping and energy consultants Poten & Partners, over 70 vessel bookings had been…
Lighter Lightering?
The prospect of an additional offshore oil import platform in the United States Gulf of Mexico has sparked some…
Bloomberg: Oil, Natural Gas Evacuations Start as Gustav Advances
“Based on data obtained from Poten & Partners and other brokers, Bloomberg reported that “tanker rates for oil shipments…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Wholesale asphalt prices steady or lower in US markets this week.
- Asphalt prices have been at or above coker alternative…
To Fish or Cut Bait
For anyone monitoring the tanker market, the precipitous drop in VLCC freight rates over the past two to three…
The Herald (South Africa): Giant Tankers to Feed Power Plant at Coega
“Referring to a Bloomberg article based on Poten’s LNG in World Markets report, The Herald reported that “a liquefied…
GasWorld: South Africa LNG Plans in Pipeline
“Citing a recent Poten & Partners article, GasWorld reported that “Eskom Holdings Ltd, which generates around 95% of South…
South Africa Poised to Join LNG Import Club
South Africa could soon join Argentina, Brazil and Chile in the southern hemisphere’s import club. The Petroleum, Oil and…
Bloomberg: South Africa Plans LNG Plant to Ease Power Shortage
“Referring to an article published by Poten in LNG in World Markets, Bloomberg reported that “Eskom Holdings Ltd., which…
Asphalt Weekly Monitor
- Wholesale asphalt prices firmed in most US markets this week.
- New England rack prices increase, driven by rising wholesale prices.
- Gulf…
