Markets

CLIMATE SCRUTINY
COP28 fallout: oil producers stand strong as global climate commitments face reality check.
As COP28 concluded in Dubai on Dec. 12, the participating nations struggled to agree on a draft document that aimed at a global commitment to phase out hydrocarbons.
December 17, 2023
CRUDE TRADES
Saudi Arabia's pricing decision impacts Chinese demand for crude.
Chinese demand for Saudi crude has hit a five-month low, marking a significant downturn in the wake of Saudi Arabia's unexpected pricing strategy.
December 17, 2023
FUTURES WEEKLY RECAPS
Western oil futures prices recovered slightly from seven-week fall as of Dec. 15.
A big day-on-day price increase on Thursday after the IEA revised its demand forecast upward led to modest week-on-week upticks for NYMEX WTI and ICE Brent.
December 17, 2023
FORECASTS
India's evolving oil landscape: growth moderation amid capacity expansion.
The world's third-largest oil consumer is anticipated to experience a deceleration in crude oil demand growth in 2024.
December 16, 2023
FORECASTS
Global oil-market outlook: Brent price fluctuations and OPEC dynamics.
The EIA has revised downward its Brent price forecast, projecting an average of $83/bbl for the upcoming year, citing concerns over global oil demand growth
December 16, 2023
FORECASTS
The surge in EV sales accelerates China's oil demand peak in 2030.
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned oil and gas entity, projects a peak in China's oil demand by 2030, forecasting an annual range between 780MM and 800MM mt.
December 10, 2023
FORECASTS
COP28 leaders' unfavorable perspective on the oil demand outlook.
Recent reports and analyses paint a nuanced picture of the global oil and gas market, challenging the optimistic narrative presented at COP28.
December 10, 2023
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
OPEC+ challenges: discord in production cuts, market pressures, and future strategies.
Ongoing discord within OPEC+ regarding deeper production cuts has resulted in a lackluster announcement, pressuring oil prices lower.
December 10, 2023
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
US oil boom challenges OPEC+ and sparks global market shift.
The recent surge in US crude oil production, reaching a record 13.2MM b/d in Sept., is posing a significant challenge to OPEC's efforts to stabilize oil prices and implement production cuts.
December 10, 2023
OIL PRODUCTIONS NEWSFLASH
In the Crossfire: Geopolitical Turmoil Endangers ExxonMobil and Chevron in Venezuela-Guyana Dispute.
In a recent escalation of geopolitical tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's pursuit of annexing oil-rich Essequibo has placed ExxonMobil and Chevron in a precarious position.
December 10, 2023
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