Oil & Geopolitics US and China Decide to Halt Port Fees for One Year The move follows the Trump–Xi meeting in Busan and aims to ease tensions in global shipping. October 30, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics Gunvor Offers to Buy Lukoil’s International Assets Lukoil says the deal is subject to US and other regulatory approvals. October 30, 2025 No Comments
Lukoil to Sell International Assets Following US Sanctions The Russian oil major has begun reviewing bids under an OFAC wind-down licence as Washington intensifies pressure on Russia’s energy sector. October 28, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics OTTCO and Vopak Form Joint Venture in Duqm The partnership will develop new energy storage and terminal facilities to support Oman’s growing role in global energy trade. October 28, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics US to Buy 1 Million Barrels of Crude Oil to Begin Refilling Strategic Reserve DOE launches first SPR purchase under $171m Working Families Tax Cut funding. October 24, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics LPG Tanker on Fire After Being Hit by Unknown Projectile in Gulf of Aden A Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker has caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile east of Aden, prompting maritime security warnings amid uncertainty over possible October 20, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics UK Sanctions Indo-Russian Refinery Nayara The UK has imposed sanctions on India’s Nayara Energy, a refinery jointly owned by Russian oil major Rosneft, as part of its latest measures targeting October 16, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics Phillips 66 Nears Crude Processing Halt at Los Angeles Refinery Final crude processing expected mid-October as firm advances site redevelopment plan. October 8, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics OPEC+ Opts for Smaller-Than-Expected Output Rise in November The alliance’s modest 137,000 b/d hike signals a cautious stance amid steady demand and market uncertainty. October 6, 2025 No Comments
Oil & Geopolitics Port of Antwerp-Bruges Cautions of Potential Disruptions Amid Code Rouge Protests The port has urged operators to remain vigilant ahead of demonstrations this week. October 6, 2025 No Comments