BRICS
Can BRICS Finally Take On the West?
How an ad hoc gaggle of countries turned themselves into global revolutionaries and why it might yet matter for the West. One of the more remarkable developments over the last 25 years is that an […]
China
Climate Crisis
Electrifying Raises Consumer Costs
Daily Standup Top Stories Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again) October 20, 2024 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: Robert Bryce has been on the ENB podcast and the […]
Crude Oil News
Rig Count Overview & Summary Count – Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes has issued the rotary rig counts as a service to the petroleum industry since 1944, when Baker Hughes Tool Company began weekly counts of U.S. and Canadian drilling activity. Baker Hughes initiated the […]
Crude Oil News
Oil prices fall, weekly 7% drop on China demand woes, mixed Mideast outlook
HOUSTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Oil futures fell on Friday, declining more than 7% on the week after data showed China’s economic growth slowed and investors digested a mixed Middle East outlook. Brent crude futures […]
Commodities
China fortifies resource security with strategic mineral, energy reserve gains
China added major gains to its critical mineral reserves and discovered more mineral deposits last year as it ramped up efforts to boost self-reliance and energy security, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Increased investment […]
Crude Oil News
‘Dark Fleet Oil Tanker Train’ Hauling Russian Crude To Indian Refineries Shows Ineffectiveness Of G7 Sanctions
Chinese and Indian oil traders have been responsible for the explosive growth of dark fleet tankers hauling Russian crude to Asia, evading Western sanctions. A new report titled “BRICS+ Energy: Engine of the New World Order” from the Valdai International […]
Imports
China’s LNG imports jump in September
Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that the country received 6.84 million tonnes last month, up 21.7 percent year-on-year. The data shows that during January-September, China imported 57.09 million tonnes of LNG, a […]
Energy Crisis
Germany Takes Protective Measures Against Chinese Wind Industry
Economy ministry says the sector needs a level playing field Officials urge scrutiny of projects with Chinese producers Germany is taking measures to protect the domestic and wider European wind industry as fears of being […]
Crude Oil News
EU Debates Russian Gas
Daily Standup Top Stories Oil Prices Tumble as Demand Concerns Take Center Stage October 15, 2024 Mariel Alumit Oil prices fell early on Tuesday morning as fears faded of Israel striking Iranian oil facilities and traders […]
Crude Oil News
Oil Prices Tumble as Demand Concerns Take Center Stage
Oil prices fell early on Tuesday morning as fears faded of Israel striking Iranian oil facilities and traders refocused on growing demand concerns. – The September monthly average refining margin fell to its lowest for the month since […]