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Sinopec Halves Iran Oil Loadings Under U.S. Pressure
China’s Sinopec is cutting loadings of crude oil from Iran by half this month, as the state refiner comes under U.S. pressure to comply...- Sofia Replied
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What's in a Name
Danish DONG Energy changed its name to, erm, Ørsted (pronounced “Ehr-still*”), after the scientist who discovered electromagnetism. The family sued. The company won... But embarrassment was...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Is the qatar blockade finally showing signs of breaking?
The first cracks appear. Anyone want to take a bet as to the end of this blockade against qatar? https://archive.shine.cn/world/Saudi-letter-for-Qatar/shdaily.shtml- Rodent Replied
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PRefChem - the JV between Petronas and Saudi Aramco
A warm welcome to PRefChem the Joint Venture between Petronas and Saudi Aramco. Great news indeed! Elections were held in Malaysia last week, and there...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Russia Plans $50 Billion Investment In Iran’s Oil, Gas Industry
I don't know the entire history of Russia-Iran relations, but, they sure are chummy now. I think this puts to bed any doubts that...- HermitMunster Replied
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Persian Gulf Conflict Could Send Solar Beyond 10TW
A Middle East conflict that choked off oil supply (sending oil prices presumably to $325) would put renewable technologies in clover. This would trigger...- Meredith Poor Replied
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OPEC hits 149% compliance!
WOWZERS. OPEC hits 149% compliance on the back of Libya and Venezuela, and the most from the UAE. WTI and Brent still down massively...- Rodent Replied
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Spicy Opinion Piece: Following the IRGC Blacklisting - Time to Zero Iran’s Oil Exports
Some outspoken and fiery views about Iran and its oil, posted on QuodVerum, a feisty Freedom of Speech 'Citizen Journalism' site. Oil + global politics. I'll withhold...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Car troubles in Singapore
Tesla Unplugged: In Singapore, It’s Just Another Unwelcome Car Around the world, Tesla Inc. is a welcome symbol of what can happen when high-tech meets...- ceo_energemsier Replied
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Harbinger of the coming oil price rollercoaster
As expected, as oil prices soar, and the oil price bulls stampede with joyful abandon, the IEA dumps its cold water harbinger of the coming...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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U.S. Oil Production to Hit Record Next Year
U.S. crude oil production could reach a new high next year, according to the EIA'a latest STEO - and it could upset OPEC's reign...- Mark Sloan Replied
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What's in a Name?
Sooo, Statoil again and musings on how its competitors don't have "oil" or "gas" in their names. Correct me if I'm wrong but this...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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US oil production set to break record
US oil production set to increase to 10.3 million bpd next year, breaking a 1970 record of 9.6 million bpd. Between Feb 17 and...- Rodent Replied
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Could Latin America become the New Clothing/Footwear Mfg center, displacing China ?
U.S. petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast have steadily been coming online. Additional plants are getting the approval. The demand for ethylene is projected...- Falcon Replied
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Mike Shellman's Cartoon of the Week _ 29th Sept
The inimitable @Mike Shellman writes again. Worth paying attention to. Cartoon Of the Week In spite of higher oil prices, rising natural gas prices and much higher well...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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T. Boone Pickens Ranch For Sale
T Boone Pickens' Ranch is for sale for a cool $250 million if anyone is in the market.- Rodent Replied
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Oil Spill In Iraq Goes Unmentioned because it's commonplace?
Trying to wrap my head around this. TankerTrackers is reporting a possible oil spill in Iraq. "2ND UPDATE! We now have TWO anonymous industry sources...- Rodent Replied
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California Politicians: Offshore oil drilling threatens our health and economy. We need a permanent ban
Written by Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris. Good luck with your scaremongering politics, California. Offshore oil drilling threatens our health and economy. We need a permanent ban. Americans...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Offshore Oil’s $105 Billion Hangover Adding to Industry Woes
Offshore Oil’s $105 Billion Hangover Adding to Industry Woes (Bloomberg) -- Aging offshore oil wells that once brought market prominence to Europe, the U.S. Gulf...- ceo_energemsier Replied
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Will China pay a price for Covid-19 ? Should they ?
Conservative estimates are the Covad-19 virus will cost the U.S. economy $7 to $9 Trillion. That's devastating. They will send the world economies into a recession. ...- BLA Replied
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Germany ending coal
Germany’s Incoming Govt Agrees To Phase Out Coal Eight Years Ahead of Schedule By Tsvetana Paraskova - Oct 15, 2021, 1:30 PM CDT The coalition that...- footeab@yahoo.com Replied
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Will Mexico Elections Mean No More Foreign Oil Friendliness?
US should be worried that Obrador, even if he's not going to undo all the energy reforms in Mexico, would use nationalist policies to...- Blockchainbull Replied
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Canada Enviro whackos and Stunkburg!
Thunberg brings her climate protest to Canada's oil patch Teen activist Greta Thunberg rallied with climate change protesters in Canada's oil-rich province of Albert on...- ceo_energemsier Replied
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Is Afghanistan the Saudi Arabia of Lithium ? YES. How about Cooper ? YES. Iron Ore ? YES. . . . . and Treasure Trove of Rare Earth Minerals ? ? ? YES HUGE !
IS THIS WHY AFTER 20 YEARS THE U.S. IS STILL IN AFGHANISTAN ? Will the U.S. expend $Trillions and sacrifice thousands of life's in Afghanistan...- Roch Replied
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War on Plastics Rages On
Now a whole aisle in a grocery store in Amsterdam is plastic-free. Trend or fad? https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/28/war-on-waste-plastic-free-shopping-aisle-opens-in-amsterdam-supermarket.html- Rodent Replied
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Did You Miss Aramco IPO News? Here's Some
Aramco IPO on track for 2020-21, says Saudi crown prince I KNOW. Shocking.- Marina Schwarz Replied
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In Search Of A Cleaner Fuel, Bernie Sanders Experiments With Burning Giant Pile Of Tax Dollars
Heh heh, Babylon Bee is spot on again with their satire. In Search Of A Cleaner Fuel, Bernie Sanders Experiments With Burning Giant Pile Of...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Hawaii's Energy Use and Imagined Future
All Renewables Hoax in Hawaii LNG would be the best bet for Hawaii if it wants to have clean air. Solar and Wind are eyesores...- ronwagn Replied
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Plan To Truck oil from Iraq's Kirkuk to Iran Delayed By Security Concerns
Iraq and Iran have agreed to swap up to 60,000 barrels per day of crude produced from Kirkuk for Iranian oil to be delivered...- damirUSBiH Replied
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Trudeau's Dilemma
Canada set to approve hotly-debated pipeline expansion, Trudeau unlikely to benefit Yes, Trans Mountain is one of may favourite discussion topics here and yes, I'm...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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