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Russia: Oil production increased to a new record level in 2013
According to new figures released by the Russia’s energy ministry, last year Russia has produced the largest amount of oil, registering a new record level, since the post-Soviet period. Oil production increased by 1.4 % last year from 2012 levels, reaching a new record of 523.3 million tons (10.51 million barrels per day). December’s monthly production averaged 10.63 million bpd.
read more... 06/01/2014
Brent crude increases after heavy plunge
The price for Brent crude rebounded by 33 cents to $108.11 per barrel on Friday after having recently registered its largest decline since late June (or by 2.7%), mainly because of expectations for an increase in the Libyan supply and vigilance ahead of data on U.S. stockpiles.
read more... 03/01/2014
Gazprom and Wintershall sign basic agreement on asset swap
Gazprom and Wintershall have signed an agreement regarding the asset swap between the two companies. The world’s largest gas producer acquired 50% shares in UK and Dutch gas fields operated by Wintershall, as part of a Master Agreement to exchange assets with the German firm.
read more... 30/12/2013
Total’s five refineries back to work
After a two week strike, Total’s five refineries have restarted operations, as workers at Gonfreville decided to return to work. The protesters, led by the CGT union, insist on an improved pay offer from Total but the company has refused to reopen talks after other unions approved a deal this month.
read more... 30/12/2013
China, India, Japan and South Korea have reduced Iranian oil imports
Asia's main purchasers of Iranian crude oil have reduced imports by about 15 per cent in 2013, but imports may augment in coming months, on the rise of turmoil in Africa which menaces to tighten global oil supplies. Tough U.S. and EU sanctions have slashed exports from the OPEC member by more than half to about 1 million barrels per day (bpd).
read more... 27/12/2013