Southeast Asia’s Bitumen Market: Supply Surge vs. Mixed Demand
Bitumen markets in Southeast Asia are poised for a shift as increased export availability from South China meets a varied regional demand outlook for 2025, as reported by Argus Media. A combination of pent-up demand from delayed projects and new production initiatives could shape the market dynamics. Near-Term and 2025 Demand Prospects Pent-up demand from […]
Europe & UK Faces Energy Turmoil: Soaring Prices and Middle East’s Potential Role
Europe and the UK are grappling with escalating energy challenges as surging gas prices and concerns over renewable energy development dominate the agenda. In Europe, natural gas prices have surged to a one-year high of over €50/MWh, driven by colder-than-average weather, production outages, and below-average storage levels. EU gas storage is 71.8% full, falling short […]
Brazil’s Asphalt Boom: 2025 Demand Set to Soar
Demand for asphalt in Brazil is forecast to remain robust in 2025, fueled by an ambitious slate of highway projects. The Ministry of Transportation has announced plans for 15 auctions, encompassing 7,000km of roadway projects across federal and state levels—up significantly from last year’s 10 auctions for 4,000km. This surge defies the usual trend of […]
North Africa Powers Up: Wind, Gas, and Green Hydrogen Lead the Charge!
North Africa is harnessing its diverse energy resources to tackle growing global demand, expand exports, and secure a sustainable future. Major projects across the region are redefining its role as a global energy hub. Egypt Takes Wind Energy to New Heights Egypt is propelling its renewable energy sector forward with the 10 GW […]
Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs over Energy Imports
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a clear ultimatum to the European Union: boost imports of American oil and gas or face new tariffs. In a statement delivered on his social media platform, Trump emphasized the need for the EU to address its trade deficit with the U.S. by purchasing more U.S. energy products. Trump has […]
Africa sees $47 billion surge in oil and gas investment
In a significant boost to Africa’s energy sector, capital expenditure (capex) on oil and gas projects has reached an impressive $47 billion in 2024, marking a 23% increase compared to last year. This sharp rise highlights the growing interest of energy majors in Africa’s vast untapped resources and underscores the continent’s emergence as a global […]
Big Oil Bets on LNG: No More Wind and Solar?
The global energy landscape is shifting as natural gas takes center stage, driving both sustainable energy solutions and reliable power supply. Industry giants Chevron and Exxon are scaling back their investments in renewable energy projects like wind and solar, turning their focus toward gas-fired power generation. This shift aligns with the rising demand for uninterrupted […]
India’s Gas Demand Climbs as Fertilizers Dominate
LNG Imports Rise as Domestic Gas Production Declines: Shifting Energy Trends in India India’s natural gas consumption reached 6019 million standard cubic meters (MMSCM) in October 2024, reflecting the growing energy demands of its industrial and urban sectors. The fertilizer sector emerged as the largest consumer, accounting for 29% of the total usage, followed by […]
Winter Fuels Bullish Surge in Europe’s Diesel Market
Optimism is growing in the European diesel and gasoil markets as hedge funds and portfolio managers continue to cut their bearish positions amid colder weather and surging natural gas prices. Traders are increasingly bullish on diesel futures, with expectations for further price increases throughout the winter. In the week leading up to November 26, money […]
East Asia’s Divergent LPG Strategies: Japan Secures Supplies as Neighbors Resell
As winter approaches, Japan is proactively securing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to meet anticipated heating and energy demands. In contrast, neighboring countries South Korea and China are offloading surplus LPG cargoes due to differing energy requirements and market conditions. Japan’s Strategic LPG Procurement In November 2024, Japan imported approximately 801,000 metric tons of LPG, […]
