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Daily (23.01.2019): European carbon prices up by nearly 3% on Tuesday to hit 3-week peaks
A downward trend was noticed in the oil markets on Tuesday, as persistent worries over Chinas’ economic slowdown and its potential negative impact on oil demand weighed on prices. IMF’s warning about increased risk of slowing global growth in the context of U.S.-China trade dispute put more pressure on prices. Consequently, Brent crude lost nearly 2% to settle at $61.50 a barrel. At the same time, WTI futures declined by 2.1% to $53.01 a barrel.
read more... 23/01/2019
Daily (21.01.2019): European carbon prices up by 5% on Brexit hopes and cold weather
Oil prices rose on Friday as China presented a plan aimed at increasing purchases of U.S. goods in order to reduce the trade surplus with the U.S. to zero by 2024. The recent OPEC’s report showing weaker oil output also lent support to prices. However, the continuous trade disputes between the two major economies boosted fears over slower global economic growth and lower demand for fuel. Brent crude traded 2.5% higher at $62.70 a barrel, while WTI futures surged by 3.3% to $53.80 a barrel.
read more... 21/01/2019
PGNiG to explore for oil and gas in UAE
Polish oil and gas company PGNiG SA has signed an agreement with the emirate of Ras al Kaimah, UAE, to explore for and produce hydrocarbons in the Block 5.
read more... 18/01/2019
Daily (17.01.2019): Carbon prices jumped by over 3% on Wednesday following an oversized Polish auction
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, due to OPEC supply cuts and China’s fiscal stimulus signals. However, gains were capped by increasing U.S. fuel inventories and higher crude oil production. As a result, Brent crude inched up by 1.1% to 61.32 USD/bbl, while WTI futures edged 0.4% higher closing at 52.31 USD/bbl.
read more... 17/01/2019
German CO2 auctions set to resume in Feb: European Commission
German auctions of carbon dioxide allowances are expected to resume in February, the European Commission said late Monday, after a halt since November 2018 due to licensing issues.
read more... 08/01/2019