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Oil posts mixed week amid refinery maintenance season

- Refinery maintenance season keeps crude demand low, causes buildup in inventories and push prices down

19.10.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , International Organization , Americas

US crude oil production remains at record high level

- Crude oil output remained around 12.6 million barrels a day for week ending Oct. 11

19.10.2019 Upstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Turkey nearing its goals through pact with US: Official

- Vice president says Turkey has won while communications director says country nearing its goals through agreement

18.10.2019 Turkey , Americas , General

Mexico’s president vows to improve labor standards

- Mexico says it will hold up its end of trade bargain with US, Canada by promoting labor law reforms

18.10.2019 Finance , Americas , General

US senator praises Trump's 'diplomatic breakthrough'

- Rand Paul among handful of lawmakers supportive of Trump's Syria actions

18.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Trump hails Erdogan for pausing Syria operation

- 'I just want to thank and congratulate President Erdogan. He is friend of mine,' says US president

18.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , General

Gulf of Mexico crude production to continue records: EIA

- Crude output in region estimated to set new records in 2019 and 2020 by averaging 1.9 million bpd and 2 million bpd

18.10.2019 Upstream , Projects , Americas

Brent price down with high crude inventory build in US

- Crude oil inventories in US rise by 10.45 million barrels, much higher than market expectation of 2.88 million barrels

18.10.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Americas

Oil demand to fall in early 2020 before recovery: Report

- GDP growth expected to gradually pick up over course of 2020, economic research firm says

17.10.2019 Upstream , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil prices driven by demand more than supply: OPEC head

- "Supply is well constrained, both in OPEC and non-OPEC groups," Barkindo says

17.10.2019 Upstream , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil down as China seeks talks before phase one signing

- Beijing wants further phase one talks and asks Washington to cancel another tariff hike planned for December

16.10.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Syria operation

- Designation follows Trump's pledge to issue executive order authorizing possible imposition of sanctions

15.10.2019 Finance , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil down as US, China phase one deal fails to impress

- Most analysts view first phase of trade deal as temporary truce as it fails to address major points of dispute

15.10.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Trump urges Europe to take Daesh prisoners back

- ‘Europe should have taken them back after numerous requests. They should do it now,’ says US president

14.10.2019 Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US withdraws forces from observation post in Syria

- Withdrawal started from military observation post south of Ayn al-Arab at 1200GMT

14.10.2019 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey to respond tit-for-tat to possible US sanctions

- No one should doubt Turkey will respond within framework of full reciprocity, says country's foreign ministry

12.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , General

Trump: US, China have reached 'phase one' of trade deal

- US suspends tariff hike that was slated to go into effect Tuesday as China agrees to buy up to $50B in US farm products

12.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Brent oil up 3% over week as OPEC considers deeper cuts

- OPEC+ will take "appropriate, strong, positive" decisions in December meeting, OPEC head says

12.10.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US, China trade war remains unresolved after 18 months

- World's two largest economies are at 13th round of talks to reach successful trade agreement

12.10.2019 Regulation , International Relations , Asia , Americas

US, Turkish military chiefs discuss Syria, cooperation

- Two leaders discuss security situation in Syria and importance of U.S.-Turkish cooperation in region, says Pentagon

11.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Trump says mediation an option for Turkey's Syria op

- Trump announced Sunday pullback of US forces ahead of start of Operation Peace Spring

11.10.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

US, China to meet Thursday to overcome tariff war

- Negotiations come before US tariffs scheduled for Oct. 15

11.10.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Oil prices down as US' crude inventories, production up

- World's top producer saw its crude output climb up to fresh record high of 12.6 million barrels per day

10.10.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Americas

US crude oil production breaks new record high

- Crude output reaches all-time high of 12.6 million barrels a day

11.10.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

US downplayed Turkey’s concerns in north Syria: expert

- US support for YPG in region 'has been a ticking time bomb' since 2014

10.10.2019 Americas , General

US senators announce bipartisan Turkey sanctions plan

- Lawmakers seeking a vote quickly after senate returns to session next week

10.10.2019 Energy Security , Americas , General

EIA lowers oil price forecasts for 2020 by $2 a barrel

- Brent is expected to average $60 per barrel next year, down from previous estimate of $62

10.10.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Turkish speaker criticizes Trump's threat to Turkey

- Nobody can threaten Turkey, Trump tweets for his domestic politics, says Speaker Mustafa Sentop

09.10.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

US, Turkish presidents to meet in Washington on Nov. 13

- People should not forget Turkey is a 'big' trading partner of US, 'important' member of NATO, says Trump

09.10.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

Hydraulic fracturing sees Turkey enter new energy era

- Fracking taps vast oil and gas reserves in shale and tight-rock formations, American Petroleum Institute says

09.10.2019 Upstream , Oil , Energy Projects , Turkey , Americas

Trump threatens Turkey with economy ruin

- US president vows to 'totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey' if Ankara takes action he deems 'off limits'

08.10.2019 Finance , Turkey , Americas

US doesn't want to confront NATO ally Turkey: Expert

- US pullback would bring YPG closer to Syria's Assad regime or Iran, says political analyst

08.10.2019 Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices begin week on low with global slowdown worry

- Trade wars between US and China, and US and Europe expected to have significant negative impact on global oil demand

08.10.2019 Oil , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US says will not back Turkey's planned Syria operation

- US forces will no longer be in 'immediate area' of planned operation, east of Euphrates in northern Syria, says White House

07.10.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkish, US presidents to meet in Washington in Nov.

- On phone, Turkish President Erdogan, Trump exchange views on bilateral issues, planned safe zone east of Euphrates in Syria

07.10.2019 International Relations , Turkey , Americas

US, North Korea nuclear talks resume in Sweden

- N. Korean diplomat, US Special Representative for N. Korea begin nuclear talks in eastern Stockholm

06.10.2019 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , General

Oil rig count in US falls for seventh consecutive week

- Number of oil rigs in US down 17.5% year-over-year

06.10.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Impeachment game may boost Trump’s re-election chance

- Democrats getting two-thirds of Senate to convict Trump seems implausible

06.10.2019 Regulation , Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Oil heads for 5% weekly loss with weak data, low demand

- Manufacturing PMI in US, China, Germany prompt weak growth, low oil demand for rest of 2019

05.10.2019 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Europe , Americas

US crude oil exports jump 200% in first half of 2019

- Exports of crude oil rose year-over-year to 2.9 million barrels per day, from 966,000 barrels a day

05.10.2019 Oil , Americas

BP chief executive Bob Dudley to retire in early 2020

- Dudley was appointed after Deepwater Horizon oil spill to rebuild BP and re-earn role as leader in energy sector: chairman

05.10.2019 Oil , Europe , Americas

Oil recovers after weak US data prompts slowdown

- Non-manufacturing PMI, factory orders drop in US, signaling lower crude demand for remainder of year

04.10.2019 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas

Chevron sets new greenhouse gas reduction goals

- American multinational Chevron plans to reduce emission intensity from oil and natural gas production

04.10.2019 Natural Gas , Finance , Renewable , Americas , General

Venezuela plans to boost oil output by up to 124%

- Country has experienced number of power outages this year impacting its oil output

03.10.2019 Electricity , Oil , Energy Security , International Relations , Americas

US set to open trade war front against EU

- World Trade Organization ruling allows Washington to impose $7.5 billion tariffs on EU

03.10.2019 Regulation , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices down as US prepares for tariffs on Europe

- Washington to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods

03.10.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Europe , Americas

Crude oil inventories in US increase for w/e Sept. 27

- Commercial crude inventories rise by 3.1 million barrels

03.10.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Venezuela to use cryptocurrency amid US sanctions

- Petro will be ‘epicenter of the development of a new economy in the country,’ says President Nicolas Maduro

03.10.2019 Finance , Energy Security , International Relations , Americas

Non-OPEC unplanned oil outages at lowest since 2011

- Unplanned oil supply outage from non-OPEC members falls to 64,000 barrels per day in August

02.10.2019 Upstream , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Palladium hits record with decline in gold, silver

- The metal soars to new highs despite contraction in Chinese auto industry

03.10.2019 Stock Market , Asia , Americas

Oil prices up as weak US data drives dollar down

- Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index in US marks lowest level since June 2009

02.10.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Energy-related CO2 emissions to rise through 2050: EIA

- China remains single largest emitter of coal-related CO2 emissions in world, US administration says

02.10.2019 Coal , Asia , Americas

Oil rig count in US falls by 6 this week

- Number of US oil rigs falls to 713

29.09.2019 Oil , Americas

Trump says Iran wanted sanctions lifted to meet

- 'Iran wanted me to lift the sanctions imposed on them in order to meet,' Trump says

29.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey works with UN to tackle climate change issues

- 'Desertification, land degradation, air pollution obstruct sustainable development', says Turkish foreign minister

28.09.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Americas

US sending 200 troops to Saudi Arabia

- Patriot battery, 4 Sentinel radars to also be deployed in response to attacks on oil facilities

27.09.2019 Oil , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US sees largest weekly gasoline price jump in two years

- 'Gasoline prices in the US tend to follow price movements of the global crude oil benchmark Brent,' EIA says

27.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump says not considering sanctions on North Korea

- 'If I weren’t president, you’d be at war with North Korea,' says US president

24.09.2019 International Relations , Americas

Oil rig count in US falls by 14 this week

- Number of US oil rigs falls to 719

21.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

Trump says invading Iran would be 'very easy decision'

- 'Going into Iran would be a very easy decision, as I said before. It would be very easy, the easiest thing,' says Trump

21.09.2019 Oil , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US protesters demand action on climate change

- Youth-led demonstrations fill city streets across US' major metropolises

21.09.2019 Renewable , Americas , General

Trump deploys forces to Saudi Arabia after oil strikes

- Pentagon says US forces will bolster kingdom’s air and missile defenses

21.09.2019 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Equinor ramps up oil production in Gulf of Mexico

- Equinor plans to recover an estimated 150-175 million barrels of oil equivalent in St. Malo field

20.09.2019 Oil , Americas , General

US wind additions to hit near record level in 2019, 2020

- Record high wind capacity additions were last set in 2012

21.09.2019 Wind , Renewable , Americas

US drone strike kills scores of Afghan civilians

- Deadly strike takes place in restive Khogyani district of Nangarhar province

20.09.2019 Americas , General

Iranian president, FM secure visas for UN meeting in NY

- Rouhani set to address UN General Assembly next week

20.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

'Efforts with US on safe zone to end if delay happens'

- Turkey to continue joint efforts on safe zone in northern Syria as long as they meet its goals, says defense minister

20.09.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , General

Fossil fuels still have largest share in US energy mix

- Fossil fuels account for close to 80% of US energy production over past decade

19.09.2019 Natural Gas , Oil , Americas

Oil rises with US due to levy more sanctions on Iran

- US will announce sanctions on Iran over the next 48 hours, Trump says

20.09.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump: US to announce Iran sanctions within 48 hours

- 'We’ll be adding some very significant sanctions onto Iran,' says US president

19.09.2019 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e Sep. 13

- Crude oil production unchanged at around 12.4 million barrels per day

19.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

Venezuela: Maduro announces agreement with opposition

- 5 parties sign deal with government to focus on future elections, prisoner release, united opposition to the US blockade

18.09.2019 Americas

US 'locked and loaded' to defend allies, says Pence

- Washington does not seek war with anybody, but is prepared, says US vice president

18.09.2019 Energy Security , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump says he prefers to not meet with Rouhani

- Comments follow Iranian supreme leader ruling out meeting with US president

18.09.2019 Energy Security , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US, Bahrain discuss security issues amid Iran tensions

- US defense chief, Bahrain crown prince discuss 'maritime security threats and Iranian malign influence in the region'

18.09.2019 Energy Security , International Relations , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Record US gas production pushes prices to 20-year lows

- Gas prices between June 1 and Aug. 31 averaged $2.28 per million British thermal unit

18.09.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Trump says 'looking' like Iran behind Saudi attacks

- 'It’s looking that way,' US president says of suspected Iranian role in attacks on vital oil facilities

18.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US, allies working to address Saudi oil attacks: Esper

- President Trump briefed on matter, says Pentagon chief

18.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil to climb $75 a barrel if Saudi outage lasts 6 weeks

- "These events represent a sharp escalation in threats to global supply with risks of further attacks," Goldman Sachs says

17.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US blames Iran for attacking Saudi oil facilities

- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says, drone strikes mark unprecedented attacks on world’s energy supply

16.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil rig count in US falls by 5 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 733

15.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

US shale oil production to surge 67% by 2030

- Shale supply in US will peak at 14.5 million barrels per day around year 2030, research firm Rystad Energy says

14.09.2019 Upstream , Americas

US' natural gas production sets records in August

- Gas output reaches daily record of 2.63 bln. cubic meters and also sees monthly high average of 2.58 bln. cubic meters

14.09.2019 Upstream , Americas

US overtakes Saudi Arabia as top oil exporter in June

- US' crude exports top the ranks in June, as Saudis cut back on crude and refined product exports

14.09.2019 Downstream , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Dutch Vopak buys 49% in Colombia's sole LNG facility

- Sociedad Portuaria el Cayao, or SPEC, is only LNG import facility in Colombia

12.09.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Americas , General

Brent oil down after Trump hints easing Iran sanctions

- "I do believe they’d like to make a deal," US President says about Iran

13.09.2019 Oil , Stock Market , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US crude oil inventories fall for w/e Sept. 6

- Crude oil production unchanged at around 12.4 million barrels per day

12.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas , General

EIA lowers oil price forecasts for 2020 by $3 a barrel

- Brent is expected to average $62 per barrel next year, down from previous estimate of $65 a barrel

11.09.2019 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Oil prices mixed after decline in crude stocks

- API data shows US crude stock plunge of 7.2 million barrels, higher than estimate of 2.6 million barrels

11.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Americas

Rosneft reacts to likely US sanctions for Venezuela oil

- Rosneft issues response to US special representative for Venezuela's statement on potential sanctions on company

10.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas , General

Turkey, US aim to achieve trade target in balanced way

- US Commerce Secretary Ross says $100B mutual trade volume target with Turkey to consist of $50B on each side

10.09.2019 Finance , Invesments , Turkey , Americas

Mexican government releases ambitious 2020 budget

- Plan hinges on hopes country’s economy will grow, oil production will increase

10.09.2019 Finance , Americas

Argentina's crisis window of opportunity for Turkey

- Crisis has negative impact on emerging markets perception, but also carries lessons, opportunities for Turkey

09.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Oil rig count in US falls by 4 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 738

08.09.2019 Oil , Americas , General

Venezuela: Opposition's Guaido faces treason probe

- Probe comes after government accused opposition leader of leading 'criminal organization' to help global companies

07.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

US crude oil inventories fall for w/e August 30

- Crude oil production decreased by 146,000 barrels per day to around 12.4 million barrels per day

07.09.2019 Oil , Americas

Trudeau says China uses detention for political clout

- 'China plays by a very different set of rules and principles than we do in the west,' says Justin Trudeau

06.09.2019 International Relations , Asia , Americas

US offers reward for intel on Iran's paramilitary force

- Any information on revenue sources of Iran's Revolutionary Guards will be rewarded by Washington, The Hill reports

05.09.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US sanctions Iran's space program

- Washington will not allow Iran to use space program as cover to advance its ballistic missile programs, says Mike Pompeo

04.09.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump warns China, EU over 'unfair' trade practices

- China’s Supply Chain will crumble and businesses, jobs and money will be gone, says US president if reelected in 2020

04.09.2019 Finance , Asia , Americas

Hurricane Dorian claims 5 lives in Bahamas: President

- At least 21 dead, 21 injured on island, says Hubert Minnis

03.09.2019 Americas , General

Oil prices start low on Monday with US-China tariff war

- 15% tariffs on Chinese goods by U.S. takes effect while China imposes tariffs of between 5% and 10% on range of U.S. goods

03.09.2019 Oil , Americas

Oil refineries in US Gulf brace for Hurricane Dorian

- Over 45% of total US petroleum refining capacity and 51% of total natural gas processing located along Gulf coast

02.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Energy Security , Americas

US oil rig count posts biggest monthly fall since March

- Oil rig number in US falls by 34 in month of August

03.09.2019 Upstream , Americas

Trump cancels trip to Poland due to Hurricane Dorian

- Florida declares state of emergency as hurricane approaches with landfall expected this weekend

30.08.2019 Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Security , Americas , General

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

EDF adds further €1.5 bln to French nuke plant costs

Belarus may reduce natural gas imports from Russia

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.04% on Oct.17

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Oct. 5

Over 100 NGOs ask World Bank to end fossil fuel funding

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.44% on Oct. 4

Valeura's Turkey activities unaffected by Syria operation

Turkey slams trilateral summit on Cyprus issue

Turkish drillship Yavuz reaches Guzelyurt-1 location

Record US gas production pushes prices to 20-year lows

Turkey starts producing oil with fracking: Erdogan

Oil shale has dominant role in Estonia’s energy mix: IEA

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Study shows Turkey is natural gas ready for winter

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Sept 10

Gas vehicles are cheaper, cleaner, better: Gazprom

Turkey hits LNG import record in 1H19, US LNG soars

Total launches its first large LNG bunker vessel

Russia's LNG exports up 48.9% in Jan-Aug

Qatar to store more than 5M tons of CO2 a year by 2025

Turkey's LPG imports down over 2.14% in July 2019

US crude oil production remains at record high level

Valeura's Turkey activities unaffected by Syria operation

Gulf of Mexico crude production to continue records: EIA

Oil demand to fall in early 2020 before recovery: Report

Oil heads for 5% weekly loss with weak data, low demand

Oil recovers after weak US data prompts slowdown

France to send experts for probe of Saudi oil attack

World to focus on climate summit amid oil tensions

Oil posts mixed week amid refinery maintenance season

Oil down as China posts lowest growth in three decades

US crude oil production remains at record high level

Brent price down with high crude inventory build in US

Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline delivers 3.3 bbl of oil

Ecuador to leave OPEC on January 1st: Energy Ministry

Oil prices decline as Saudis restore majority of output

Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline Turkey's strategic priority

Turkey aims 20,000 MW wind capacity by 2023: TWEA head

AA energy desk to host Turkey's Wind Energy Assoc. head

Significant uncertainty over Europe wind power capacity

UK seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with Turkey

UK seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with Turkey

Eni boosts investments in Australian solar projects

Google to expand global wind, solar stake via 18 deals

Global renewable power additions to jump 12% in '19: IEA

Hydro provides virtually all of Norway's power in August

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in July

Scotland funds £3.4 million for tidal energy project

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in June

World needs more energy with less emission

Global climate strikers to meet online

3 banks to co-finance Turkey’s largest geothermal plant

Biogas shows potential to reduce emissions by 13%

Gulf of Mexico crude production to continue records: EIA

Turkey strengthens academia-industry cooperation

Qatar to store more than 5M tons of CO2 a year by 2025

Significant uncertainty over Europe wind power capacity

Turkey: Education, health top priorities of 2020 budget

Turkey aims 20,000 MW wind capacity by 2023: TWEA head

Turkey strengthens academia-industry cooperation

S. Arabia and Russia to boost energy cooperation

Oil posts mixed week amid refinery maintenance season

Oil down as China posts lowest growth in three decades

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.04% on Oct.17

Brent price down with high crude inventory build in US

Hydraulic fracturing sees Turkey enter new energy era

Turkey's crude oil imports up 15.53% in June

Brent to average $69.50 in 2H19: Wood Mackenzie

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.90% on Oct.15

Turkey to restructure $10 billion energy finance in '19

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Sept. 25

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023