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EU agrees on first-ever emission standards for trucks

- New agreement says emissions from new trucks will have to be 30 percent lower in 2030 than in 2019

20.02.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Europe

US' retail gasoline price ends 2018 lower

- Gasoline price in US falls for 12 weeks in a row at the end of 2018 -- longest consecutive weekly drop in four years: EIA

08.01.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Relations , Americas

Trump touts low gas prices and forecasts more declines

- Gasoline prices in US see fall of 7.1 percent since Dec. 7

03.01.2019 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , International Organization , Americas

‘Yellow vest’ protests grow violent in France

- Protesters want President Emmanuel Macron to reduce fuel taxes, economic harships

03.12.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa , General

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

-On Friday, Lieberman ordered a halt to fuel shipments to Gaza following protests on border

15.10.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Diplomacy

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

- Ramallah-based Palestinian government voices ‘total rejection’ of ‘suspicious’ fuel shipments

11.10.2018 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Middle East-Africa

Norway mandates 0.5 percent biofuel for airlines

- As part of effort to reduce emissions, requirement will be introduced in 2020, Climate and Environment Ministry says

05.10.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Europe , General

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

- New locomotive will save 40 percent on fuel with hybrid technology

20.09.2018 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey , Europe

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

- Cities' action will prevent 11,000 premature deaths per year from air pollution

16.09.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , World , Europe , Americas

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

-Gaza boasts a total of 13 Ministry-run hospitals and 54 primary health care centers

10.09.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Middle East-Africa , General

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

- Company says seat belts can generate sparks

07.09.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , World

Number of global air passengers exceeds 4B in 2017

- Number of air passengers all around world rises 7.3 percent year-on-year

07.09.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , World

Saudi Aramco to help develop advanced engine/fuel combo

-Joint research program with Mazda and Japanese research facility AIST could improve engine efficiency and cut CO2 emissions

10.08.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , News from companies , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Turkey: Air passenger traffic hits 120.4M in Jan-July

- Number of passengers passing through Turkish airports rose 14 percent year-on-year

08.08.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey

Libyan oil firm resumes exports following 1-week hiatus

- Italian ambassador hails move, calling it 'evidence that Libyans can work together’

12.07.2018 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's hybrid car sales up 61.5% in 1st half of 2018

- Number of hybrid cars sales in first half of 2018 reaches 2,263

09.07.2018 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey

Turkey to stabilize consumer fuel tax with new rule

- Turkey aims to balance fuel prices in case of fluctuations in international oil prices and exchange rates

17.05.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey

CO2 emissions from new cars in EU increases in 2017

- In 2017, new EU car fleet sees increase in average CO2 emissions since 2010

25.04.2018 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Europe

China denies allegations of oil trade with N. Korea

- China says country supports decisions of United Nations

29.12.2017 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

Oil prices between $70-$75 ideal: senior Iraqi official

- If there is practical need to extend oil cut agreement, it is likely all governments will support it, Iraqi Ambassador says

29.11.2017 Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Shell partners with carmakers for electric car charging

- Newly formed IONITY aims to improve electric car power charging network in Europe

28.11.2017 Electricity , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects , Europe

Oil, gas still to play significant role: OPEC president

- Long-term oil demand is projected to surpass 100 million barrels per day in 2020, OPEC president says

24.11.2017 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Organization , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Thanksgiving gasoline prices higher than past two years

- Gasoline price average $2.57 per gallon, $0.41 higher compared to last year, as US heads for Thanksgiving weekend

23.11.2017 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Americas

Tesla reveals its first electric truck

- Production of articulated lorry, with range of 804 kilometers (499.5 miles) on single charge, is planned for 2019

18.11.2017 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects , World

Turkey cuts down diesel imports via refinery investment

- Turkish diesel oil imports see 0.47 percent drop in January-August period compared to same period last year

31.10.2017 Oil , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Transportation/Fuel Oil

EU to introduce new vehicle emissions tests on Sept. 1

- Europe will be the only region in the world to implement such testing, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said

31.08.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Gasoline and diesel sales rise in Turkey in July

- Diesel sales jumped 27.07 percent, gasoline increased 7 percent, while LPG sales fell 5.72 percent in July

24.08.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Death toll in Pakistan oil tanker fire jumps to 212

- Injured with severe burn wounds continue to lost their lives at different hospitals

05.07.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Shell sells aviation business in Australia

- Purchaser Viva Energy is exclusive licensee of all Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Australiarn

31.05.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

ExxonMobil to enter fuels market in Mexico in '17

- Company plans to open 1st service station during second half of 2017, and additional stations are set to open later in year

18.05.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

SpaceX launches US spy satellite

- Company successfully launches satellite and lands rocket as part of first military contract

02.05.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Canadian VW owners eligible for $2.1 billion settlement

- 105,000 get between $5,100-$8,000 in emissions scandal

29.04.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Fuel oil sales drop in Turkey in February

- Gasoline and diesel sales drop by 3.96% and 1.37% respectively while autogas LPG sales fall by 8.67% in February

24.04.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

EU MEPs call for improved tests on new cars on EU roads

- The Commission and member states failed to act appropriately to protect air quality and public health, MEPs argue

05.04.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

US biomass-based diesel imports increase 65% in 2016

- Imports reached a record level of 916 million gallons, says Energy Information Administration

22.03.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Car sales growth in EU eases in February: report

- Despite weak performance, reading close to February 2008 levels just before economic crisis, says top auto association

16.03.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Somali pirates hijack oil tanker in Indian Ocean

- Authorities, clan elders still negotiating with pirates for release of largest vessel hijacked in years

14.03.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Vehicle registrations up 15.9 pct in Jan. year-on-year

- A total of 128,648 vehicles registered in January, according to official data

10.03.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Australia sues Audi, Volkswagen over emission claims

- The watchdog alleges Audi and Volkswagen engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct

09.03.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Fuel oil sales rise in Turkey in 2016

- Gasoline and diesel sales increase by 5.67% and 7.08% respectively while autogas LPG sales jump by 1.43% in 2016

21.02.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Diesel cars increase by 116% in last 5 years in Turkey

- Vehicles using gasoline decreased by 0.14 percent in 2011-2016 period

10.02.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Mexico postpones gasoline price hikes amid protests

- Prices to remain unchanged until at least Feb. 18

04.02.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Police officer killed in Mexico gasoline price protests

- At least 370 stores looted in Mexico City in past 2 days

06.01.2017 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Fuel oil sales rise in Turkey in October

- Gasoline and diesel sales increase by 7.60% and 5.16% respectively while autogas LPG sales jump by 2.51% in October

21.12.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Oil flow restarts from Kirkuk to Ceyhan

- Crude oil delivery, stopped for 5 months due to problems between Baghdad and Erbil, resumes with aim of 500,000 barrels a day

19.08.2016 Oil , Upstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Kurd. Reg. Gov. pays $24.9 mln. to Taq Taq field ptnrs.

Genel Energy receive payment of $24.9 million for June's oil sales from KRG for Taq Taq field exports

27.07.2016 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

June gasoline, diesel sales rise, LPG drops in Turkey

- Gasoline and diesel sales increase by 7.28% and 7.20% respectively while autogas LPG sales fall by 2.27% in June

25.07.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

China’s fossil fuel consumption to fall in 2050: CNPC

- China’s clean energy consumption will increase in 2050 as country is to consume less fossil fuel, according to a report by China National Petroleum Corporation

16.07.2016 Natural Gas , Oil , Downstream , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Kazakhstan, China to establish energy company

Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas and China Energy Company Limited will establish joint venture company

02.05.2016 Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Invesments

Iran, India to use euro in oil trade

- Iran will sell oil to India in euro instead of rupee, says Iranian Oil Minister

11.04.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey's oil imports rise in January

- Crude oil imports rose nearly 20 percent in January compared to same month of 2015

31.03.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Fuel oil sales rose in February in Turkey

- Gasoline and diesel sales increased by 18.04 percent and 14.88 percent respectively while autogas LPG sold by more than 8 percent

30.03.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey opens doors to new luxury automobiles

- Japanese luxury motor vehicle manufacturer, Lexus, enters Turkish market

13.03.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey: Auto production exports up 17 percent in Feb

- Turkey’s automotive exports increased to nearly $2 billion in February

07.03.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey's domestic gasoline prices fall by 0.04 liras

- Wednesday's price reduction comes after 0.08 liras increase on the previous day

17.02.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Diesel use tops 2015 fuel oil sales in Turkey

- Gasoline, diesel and LPG sales rise in Turkey in 2015, compared to 2014

16.02.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey's oil imports on the rise

- Crude oil imports jumped 38.6 percent in November 2015, compared to previous year

28.01.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Practice comparing countries' fuel markets is redundant

- Comparison of each country's fuel sector is inappropriate as each country’s product quality, marketing practice and market structure are different

26.01.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Diesel use tops November fuel oil sales in Turkey

- Gasoline, diesel and LPG sales rise in Turkey in first ten months of 2015, compared to same period of 2014

19.01.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

TransCanada to file $15B claim over Keystone XL rejection

- Obama exceeded Constitutional power, lawsuit claims

08.01.2016 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Iran to raise petrochemical output by 13% up to 2017

- Country aims to raise its petrochemical output to 53 million tons by 2017, from its current 46 million tons

10.12.2015 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects

BTC pipeline oil deliveries fall 12% during November

- Oil deliveries from Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline fall by 12 percent in November, compared to previous month

08.12.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Albayrak's lawyer refutes claims, 'baseless' news

- Lawyer of Turkey's energy minister Berat Albayrak's refutes all the 'baseless' news stories and the claims over the involvement of Daesh oil transport

03.12.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Gasoline prices rise by 0.12 liras per liter in Turkey

- Turkey raises gasoline prices by 0.12 liras per liter

25.11.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

New head of Volkswagen North America resigns

- Carmaker claims resignation unrelated to EPA scandal

15.10.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

TP aims to increase its retail stations to 400

- Turkish Petroleum Distribution Corporation aims to reach 400 retailing stations in Turkey until the end of 2015, says company's General Director

02.09.2015 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects

EMRA fines fuel companies 3.3 million Turkish liras

23.05.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey, Israel relations can normalize: Turcas CEO

- Normalization of Turkish, Israeli relations possible with mutually beneficial natural gas pipeline, according to Turcas CEO

14.05.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey's gasoline prices increase

- Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority, implements a new price ceiling, raising gasoline prices

30.03.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey’s motor vehicle production up 4 percent in 2014

- Turkey manufactured one out of every 77 motor vehicles in the world in 2014

11.03.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

KRG exports 97% of agreed oil as per Baghdad-Erbil deal

- Kurdistan Regional Government exported 97 percent of total agreed oil as per agreement with Baghdad

10.03.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

EMRA imposes $5 million fine to fuel companies

- Turkey's energy market regulatory authority imposed over $5 million fine to 16 fuel companies for breach in regulations

21.02.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Oil

Turkish diesel and fuel prices rise 2nd time this week

04.02.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Credit card usage in Turkish gas stations on the rise

- Credit and bank card spending at Turkey’s gas stations is on the rise

03.02.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Low oil prices will help Turkey: Development Min.

- Low oil prices will affect Turkey's economy positively, says Cevdet Yilmaz

02.02.2015 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market

Tanker carrying Kurdish oil leaves US after six months

- The tanker named United Kalavrvta, which carries the disputed crude oil from northern Iraqi has left the U.S. Gulf of Mexico after six months and is now headed for Gibraltar

29.01.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

BP sells large oil terminal in Amsterdam

- Dutch terminal has oil storage capacity of 950,000 cubic meters and supplies diesel and gasoline to local and regional petrol stations

23.01.2015 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Invesments

Turkish cars to pay less while crossing Iran border

- Turkey and Iran agreed to reduce price taken from vehicles while crossing borders because of fuel price difference

15.01.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

BTC shipped 2.1 billion barrels since 2006

- Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline delivered more than 2.1 billion barrels of oil to the global markets since 2006.

02.01.2015 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Russian Rosneft, Georgian Petrocas create joint venture

- Agreement allows Rosneft to expand presence in oil products trading market of Central Asia and South Caucasus, according to press release.

31.12.2014 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects

Dogan Energy to acquire Turkish fuel oil distributor

- Dogan Energy started negotiations to acquire Aytemiz Holdings fuel oil distribution.

26.12.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Balkans are jubilant for the lower oil prices

- Fall of the oil price will have positive effect on life standard and consumptions of citizens in Balkan states, expert says.

25.12.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey spends around $50 bln for road transportation

- The country consumed 75 million tons of oil for road transport costing more than $50 billion in 5 years

22.12.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Fuel prices in Turkey dissatisfies retailers, consumers

- Turkish gas stations should adjust to low profit margins and consumers to higher prices, says industry expert

10.12.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Transport is leading contributor to energy consumption

- Privately owned vehicles make up biggest share within global energy consumption, about 30 percent of which are used by transport sector

02.12.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Transporting oil by rail rises in North America

- Transporting oil and petroleum products by rail is increasing in the U.S. and Canada

18.11.2014 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Maritime routes crucial for world oiltrade

- Recent Energy Information Administration report points out the importance of transit points for global oil trade

13.11.2014 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Turkey: Oil trade with ISIL 'impossible'

- It is impossible for Turkey to carry out any sort of oil trade with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Turkish customs and trade minister has said

11.11.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Australian mining co. to export oil without US approval

- BHP Billiton, an Australian mining and petroleum company, is about to export light oil from the U.S., despite the 40-year-old American ban on exporting crude oil

06.11.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Yemen’s oil exports fall 33 percent

Yemen's oil revenues down to $1.21 billion in the first eight months of 2014 from $1.81 billion in the same period last year

04.11.2014 Oil , Upstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Canada's $12 billion oil pipeline takes step forward

- TransCanada Corporation filed an application for its $12 billion project to carry crude oil from western Canada to the east coast

04.11.2014 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Oil

TransCanada's crude oil pipeline gain regulatory approval

- TransCanada Corporation announced Alberta Energy Regulator has approved the construction of Grand Rapids Pipeline Project

16.10.2014 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Regulation , Projects , Oil

Spectra proposes light oil pipeline expansion in US

- Spectra Energy proposes expansion of oil pipeline network from Wyoming to Illinois which will be operational in 2017 with capacity of 400,000 barrels per day

14.10.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

Experts: Canada to diversify its oil exports

- Canada to target Asian and European markets if pipeline projects are completed and foreign investment increases

10.10.2014 Oil , Finance , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Projects

ISIL has formed oil trading network in Syria: experts

- Experts say militants are trading oil with other opposition groups and the Assad regime

24.09.2014 Oil , Upstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Turkey denies ISIL oil imports

Turkey has agreements to purchase oil from 13 different countries, ISIL is not an addressee for us\" says energy min.

18.09.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Turkey's energy minister denies oil trade with IS

04.09.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil

US policy favours selling of Kurdish oil

- With the overturning of U.S. court decision to seize tanker off Texas containing Kurdish oil, analysts believe this indicates a shift in U.S. policy towards the exporting of Kurdish oil without the approval of Baghdad.

28.08.2014 Oil , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Diplomacy , International Relations

Excess Kurdish oil can be stored offshore

- Storing the oil in offshore vessels and increasing the storage capacity in Turkey have been among the options until the international buyers become more confident about the legitimacy of the Kurdish oil, or the legal issues to be settled between the Iraqi Kurds and the central government in Baghdad.

27.08.2014 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil

40+ nuclear deals made at Atomexpo 2019 in Russia

Akkuyu nuclear plant tracks progress one year on

EU's production of nuclear heat down 1.3% in 2017

Turkish trade minister to visit Russia on Wednesday

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

US gas-fired plants surpass coal-fired capacity

US coal exports hit 5-year high in 2018: EIA

Global energy demand hits fastest pace this decade: IEA

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

BP commits $100M to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Indian consortium to explore Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1

Japan's Inpex wins Abu Dhabi onshore exploration bid

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Turkey continues to be key in region's energy projects

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

Serbia to refute EU opposition to TurkStream's 2nd line

ExxonMobil signs 20-year LNG deal with China's Zhejiang

Qatar Petroleum to hold tender for 100+ new LNG ships

Norwegian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on April 26

Total and partners sign agreement for Papua LNG project

Schlumberger's net income falls 20% in 1Q19

Oil prices up with decline in US oil rig count

8 count fall in US oil rigs supports higher prices

Oil price dips slightly as US retains record high output

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Brent oil up to $71.49 at week beginning April 15

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

US oil stocks fall, production up for w/e March 15

US petroleum product exports set new high in 2018

ADNOC inks new deal for base oil sales to India

Saudi Aramco to buy Shell's share in SASREF refining JV

US crude oil stocks, production fall for w/e April 12

London drivers face new emission charges

EC says Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler broke antitrust rules

EU sets 37.5% CO2 reduction target for new cars by 2030

US biofuels trade, prod. to remain stable through 2020

Vestas secures its largest wind order in Poland

Europe invests €27 billion in new wind farms in 2018

Germany, Norway open offshore wind farm in Baltic Sea

Nordex Group posts wind order intake of 1 GW in 1Q19

UK invests £30M to expand India's solar farm network

Malaysian Petronas venturing into renewables

Vestas acquires 25.1% stake in German SOWITEC

Engie, Tokyo Gas to establish renewables JV in Mexico

Turkey hits daily hydroelectric gen. record on April 16

US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

Australia plans pumped hydro at old copper mine

Norway produces 93.6% electricity from hydro in Feb. 19

Enel buys 650 MW of renewable power plants in US

Engie buys French biomethane producer Vol-V Biomasse

Eni, Indonesia’s Pertamina ink circular economy deal

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

Turkish business delegation visits Mali to boost trade

Business circle hails Bosnia wood industry potential

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Vattenfall to launch pilot storage project in Berlin

China could support low carbon growth by greening BRI

Schlumberger's net income falls 20% in 1Q19

Equinor invests in new oil platform in Azerbaijan

$170M to help battery tech Co. improve li-ion batteries

Oil prices up with decline in US oil rig count

Oil price dips slightly as US retains record high output

Oil prices gain with rise in China refinery output

Oil prices up with OPEC cuts, supply risks

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

S&P revises Mexico's Pemex outlook to negative

Seven oil, gas majors establish blockchain consortium

Chevron is 1st US energy major to tie pay to emissions

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector