Oil

Ample oil supplies limit impact of Middle East tensions on prices

The weakening signs in physical markets have been driven by peak refinery maintenance, extra supply from the US, and a recovery from outages at some producers

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Oil prices near $90 as Middle East tensions rise

The geopolitical risk premium in oil prices had been unwinding this week on the perception that the US could ensure tensions were managed

TAQA confirms talks with Naturgy shareholders on takeover

UAE’s TAQA confirms talks with Naturgy shareholders on takeover

The Abu Dhabi-listed firm said there was no guarantee a deal would happen and, if it were to, under what terms

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Oil prices fall but further escalation could see rates at $100 a barrel

Analysts said prolonged tensions through the second quarter this year have largely priced oil at $85-$90 per barrel

Oil starts week lower on signs of easing Middle East conflict

OPEC sees oil demand remaining robust into summer

Meanwhile, OPEC also sees global economic growth of 2.8 per cent in 2024

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Mubadala-backed Atvos to build $69m biomethane plant in Brazil

The biomethane plant is expected to have a 28-million cubic meter capacity per crop and will be Atvos’ first one based on sugar cane wastes

Saudi Aramco lines up banks for potential share sale

Shell, Aramco in final stage of Pavilion Energy talks: Reports

Shell has said it believes gas and LNG will play a critical role in the energy transition by replacing more polluting coal in power plants

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Brent settles above $90 for first time since October

Investors will look to economic data and monetary policy for potential clues on the outlook for oil demand

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OPEC+ gets oil price to its sweet spot, the trick is keeping it there: Insight

While Asia’s crude demand is robust, the same can’t be said for its refinery margins, which have been squeezed by higher oil prices

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BlackRock, KKR sell ADNOC oil pipeline stake to Lunate

BlackRock and KKR bought the stake for $4bn in 2019 in a landmark deal

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil prices hit highest point of 2024 as OPEC+ looks unlikely to change supply policy

OPEC+ members, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, last month agreed to extend voluntary output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day to support the market

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UAE signals interest in European nuclear energy investments: Reports

According to reports, ENEC, owned by Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, has been holding talks to invest in the UK

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions

Oil rises as investors bet on tighter supply

Europe’s firm demand, softness in US supply growth coupled with a possible extension of OPEC+ cuts through 2024 outweigh downside risk from persistent softness in China’s demand

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

Amid massive LNG expansion, QatarEnergy bulks up shipping fleet

QatarEnergy has finalised a number of charter contracts with several Asian ship owners to bolster its shipping fleet by 19 LNG vessels

This is how UAE fuel prices have fared in the last 14 months

In the UAE, fuel prices have steadily risen month-on-month for Special 95, Super 98 and EPlus 91 in 2024 thus far

TAQA, JERA to build cogeneration plant in Saudi Arabia

TAQA, JERA to build cogeneration plant for Saudi Arabia’s SATORP

The petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Arab Gulf region

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Emirates to now use SAF on flights from Schiphol Airport

Over two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be delivered to Schiphol’s fuelling system throughout 2024

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OPEC+ unlikely to move oil output before June meeting

This year, international oil prices have been strong, with Brent holding above $80 a barrel

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Oil market sees frenzy of hedge fund buying as traders turn bullish: Opinion

In a sign of how bullish investors were becoming most buying came from the creation of new long positions

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QatarEnergy, Nakilat ink time-charter deal for 25 LNG vessels

Under the 15-year time-charter party agreements, Nakilat will charter out the vessels to affiliates of QatarEnergy, facilitating the seamless transportation of LNG to key destinations worldwide

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UAE to announce fuel prices for April 2024: Will petrol, diesel rates increase?

The UAE announces the price of petrol and diesel, to be sold at retail outlets, at the end of each month

ACWA Power says breakdown at Morocco solar plant costs firm $47m

ACWA Power says breakdown at Morocco solar plant costs firm $47m

The 150-megawatt plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be forced to remain idle until November 2024

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Barakah Plant’s Unit 4 successfully links to UAE grid

With an additional 1,400 megawatts of clean electricity capacity, Unit 4 contributes significantly to powering the national grid

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure shared details of the national policy on biofuels WAM

UAE reveals details of National Policy on Biofuels

The National Policy on Biofuels will help achieve the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050

Saudi Aramco lines up banks for potential share sale

CERAWeek: Saudi Aramco gas output to rise 60% by 2030

Speaking at one of the biggest energy conferences in the world, Aramco has backed forecasts of continued demand for traditional fossil fuels

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Brent oil price likely to be above $80 a barrel by year end, shows Bloomberg survey

The Bloomberg Intelligence survey found that despite notable geopolitical tensions, 92 per cent of respondents believe there is currently a geopolitical risk premium of less than $5 per barrel attached to oil prices

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Morgan Stanley expects oil prices to climb to $90 per barrel by summer 2024

Morgan Stanley expects oil demand to grow at 1.5 million bpd this year which is slightly above the historical trend growth

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Masdar acquires stake in US clean energy producer Terra-Gen

Masdar’s extensive experience in funding, developing, and operating clean energy projects worldwide will support Terra-Gen’s expansion efforts

ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Germany’s SEFE

ADNOC has sharpened its focus on natural gas, seeing it as a transition fuel, as the world tries to curb planet-warming emissions

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UAE Cabinet meet: Mandatory health insurance for private employees soon

Sheikh Mohammed chaired the Cabinet meeting which approves key decisions on enhancing the UAE’s labour market competitiveness