IT Admin China-Russia Crude Oil Deal Largely Bypassing Tanker Market IT Admin Although most media reports were previously suggesting that major Sino-Russian energy negotiations were faltering, relations between the pair took… Read More
IT Admin Curb Your Enthusiasm IT Admin The shipping industry has been working the conference circuit in the New York metropolitan area this week, and some… Read More
IT Admin Ethanol RIN Volatility has Consequences for US Trade Volumes IT Admin The Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has largely been a boondoggle… Read More
IT Admin Opportunity for Recovery of Venezuelan Oil Production? IT Admin Hugo Chavez’s death earlier this week was notable from several perspectives, not the least of which is from that… Read More
IT Admin VLCC Orderbook Poses Challenge for Earnings Outlook IT Admin VLCC sector earnings continue to languish as recent rate movements broke through previously estimated seasonal support levels. TD1 spot… Read More
IT Admin Chinese Growth Provides Impetus for Fluid Crude Oil Supply Mix IT Admin Chinese oil majors have been on a substantial buying run over the past four years, peaking at $35bn worth… Read More
IT Admin Distillate Inventory Impact Continues on Atlantic Coast IT Admin The recovery from last autumn’s Hurricane Sandy continues in some of the hardest hit areas of the Northeastern United… Read More
IT Admin Benefits of Canadian Crude Oil Production Remain Untapped IT Admin Canada has recently seen substantial growth in crude oil production, and consensus forecasts portray even larger volumes of near-term… Read More
IT Admin Falling Inventory Levels Keep Downward Pressure on Tanker Market IT Admin The weak earnings environment has obstinately continued in the spot market this week, as low cargo counts have persisted…. Read More
IT Admin Decision Point Looms In US (LNG) Export Debate IT Admin The white-knuckle ride for proposed liquefaction projects in the Lower-48 states is almost over as the Department of Energy… Read More
IT Admin A Dreary Week for Rates, Could Chinese Macro Situation Spell Relief? IT Admin This week saw fresh lows for several tanker routes, and the usual seasonal spike in earnings has largely failed… Read More
IT Admin OPEC Moving to Tighten Market, as Demand Rebounds IT Admin In today’s Oil Market Report (OMR), the International Energy Agency (IEA) provided a revised outlook that suggested a tighter… Read More