December, 2018
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Thu13Dec
Second 0.5% Sulfur Fuel oil Futures Contract to Launch Early Next Year
From Intercontinental Exchange and settled against Platts' prices.
 Second 0.5% Sulfur Fuel oil Futures Contract to Launch Early Next Year
Tue11Dec
US Will Start 2019 as Top Oil Producer as Saudis Cut Output
Russia will make modest cuts in January, enhancing the U.S.'s might.
 US Will Start 2019 as Top Oil Producer as Saudis Cut Output
Mon10Dec
Analysts See More Uncertainty, Volatility, and $60 Oil for 2019
Deteriorating economic outlook, not OPEC, is the focus for oil markets.
 Analysts See More Uncertainty, Volatility, and $60 Oil for 2019
Mon10Dec
Brent Drops Under $60/bbl, But Iraq Says Oil Deal Prevented Bigger Losses
Traders and analysts express grave concerns over OPEC's efficacy moving forward.
 Brent Drops Under $60/bbl, But Iraq Says Oil Deal Prevented Bigger Losses
Mon10Dec
BIMCO Publishes First IMO 2020 Clauses
For Time Charter Parties.
 BIMCO Publishes First IMO 2020 Clauses
Mon10Dec
Quadrise Taps Existing Investors for Cash
In 'open offer' move with discounted shares.
 Quadrise Taps Existing Investors for Cash
Mon10Dec
Silverstream Welcomes Change in Mindset on Air Lubrication Systems
Expects growing demand as part of the mix of bunker and emission saving technologies.
 Silverstream Welcomes Change in Mindset on Air Lubrication Systems
Mon10Dec
Bunker Prices Unusually High Relative to Crude as HFO Discount to Brent Disappears
IFO380 in major ports Friday was $76/mt higher than expected based on historical norms.
 Bunker Prices Unusually High Relative to Crude as HFO Discount to Brent Disappears
Fri07Dec
OPEC+ Agrees Oil Cut Deal
Crude seen heading to $70/bbl in Q3 2019.
 OPEC+ Agrees Oil Cut Deal
Fri07Dec
Rigid Sail Power Discussed in New Research Paper
Wind power gaining momentum for modern vessels.
 Rigid Sail Power Discussed in New Research Paper