EMEA News

Saudi Arabia Wants "Significant Growth" in Oil Output This Year
Amin H. Nasser says Saudi Aramco will boost capacity at its Shaybah oil field by 33 percent within "the next couple of weeks."
10 May 2016
No Freeze and Saudi Arabia Losing The Price War Are the Immediate Fallouts of Naimi Dismissal: Iran
The Islamic Republic says discussing a freeze with OPEC in Vienna is now "unlikely" and the Saudis have "destroyed" $100 oil.
10 May 2016
Bulk Carrier Crew "Trapped" in Fallout from Bunker Dispute
Termoil had DST Oslo arrested last week, claiming that about $460,000 is owed for a one year-old unpaid fuel bill and associated costs, including interest.
9 May 2016
Iran to Hold Steady at Current Oil Output Levels, May Even Participate in Revived Production Freeze
Iran's deputy oil minister predicts there will be "more coordination" at the next OPEC meeting.
9 May 2016
"OPEC is Dead" Says Official After Riyadh's Major Shift in Thinking Widens Cartel's Cracks
Riyadh is now mindful that the global market is experiencing a structural shift rather than a temporary trend.
9 May 2016
Observers Question Whether Iran Has Truly Reached Pre-Sanction Output Levels
Some critics suspect the Islamic Republic is merely selling down inventory.
6 May 2016
Saudis to Boost Asia Oil Price in Show of Confidence Over Demand
Analyst suggest the move is more evidence that the market is recovering.
6 May 2016
Vladivostok April Bunker Sales Plummet 76% Year-on-Year
Data suggests the average stem size fell from 533 mt to just 177 mt.
6 May 2016
Another Bunker Saving Hybrid Ferry Ready to Enter Service
The vessel is also fitted with four scrubbers.
6 May 2016
Saudi/Iran Spat Means No Freeze Talks at OPEC June Meeting - But None Required Anyway, say Delegates
The delegates believe market improvements have rendered freeze talks unimportant.
5 May 2016
Italy's Port of Augusta Tight on Low Sulfur MGO: Reports
While it is unclear when the port may be resupplied, one source is said to be expecting a cargo to arrive as early as the weekend.
4 May 2016
Operations at Port Said's SCCT Terminal Halted After Fire
Operations are reported to have been halted Tuesday as a result of an electricity safety issue after a container ship hit a gantry crane, causing a fire.
4 May 2016
Rotterdam IFO380 Edges Over $200/mt for First Time in Almost 6 Months
The key grade was last seen starting with a "2" on November 12, 2015.
3 May 2016
Mediterranean Ports Get No Competitive Advantage From Lack of ECA: Report
The port authority also says transport to much of Europe via Northern European ports is "more sustainable" and cheaper than that of travel via Southern Europe.
3 May 2016
Saudis Either Fearful of Oil's Future or Don't Have As Much Of It As Everyone Thinks: Analyst
The Saudi Aramco shares sale may be more of a shrewd divestment strategy than a means to diversify economically, says Caprock Group
3 May 2016
Takoradi Bunker Terminal Construction Begins in Hopes of Creating New West African Bunkering Hub
Currently, the lack of bunkering services at the Takoradi Port means visiting vessels must travel to Nigeria or Cote d'Ivoire for refueling.
2 May 2016
ICS "Strongly Criticises" Spanish Supreme Court Decision in Prestige Oil Spill Case
ICS says that, in light of the court's decision, it "fears that that the entire system of efficient compensation for oil spills could be put in serious jeopardy."
2 May 2016
OPEC Exacerbates Global Oil Glut with Near Record High Output
Iran posted the biggest production increases in April at 3.40 million barrels per day.
2 May 2016
MPs Back Call for Cold Ironing at New London Cruise Terminal
"Levels of air pollution are far too high in our capital," says MP.
28 Apr 2016
IMB: Global Piracy Down, West African Violence Up
"Reports in the last quarter indicate unacceptable violence against ships and crews in the Gulf of Guinea, particularly around Nigeria," stated IMB's Director.
28 Apr 2016