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China revises down its shale gas output estimates by 2020
China has slashed in half the quantity of shale gas it forecasted to produce by 2020, as the exploration to tap the unconventional fuel proved challenging, according to China's National Energy Administration.
read more... 07/08/2014
Daily: German power prices tumbled on higher solar power output
Crude oil prices dropped on Wednesday, with Brent declining as a Libyan oilfield resumed its production and U.S. crude falling on shaking demand for gasoline. Brent crude futures decreased by 66 cents to settle at $108.28 a barrel, after hitting a one-month low of $108.14 during the session, its eighth consecutive fall, the longest strip since May 2010. Brent contract for August delivery was trading at a discount of about 19 cents to the September contract. Meanwhile, U.S. crude eased $1.11 to settle at $102.29 after declining as low as $102.00. The WTI benchmark has dropped for nine straight sessions, its longest streak since December 2009.
read more... 10/07/2014
Daily: European power prices slip on colder weather, weak demand and stronger wind output
Brent crude has retreated above $114 a barrel on Tuesday, spurred by continuing violence in Iraq, supply disruptions in Libya and expectations of a slump in U.S. crude stockpiles.
read more... 25/06/2014
Daily: UK gas reaches new lows on Russia, Ukraine temporary gas deal
Brent and U.S. crude oil settled down in a nervous trading on Monday, dragged down by a stronger dollar and recently released data showing that OPEC’s oil output increased to a three-month high. Brent crude for July delivery declined 58 cents to close at $108.83 a barrel, after striking $109.87 and further retreating below Brent's 200-day moving average at $109.07. WTI crude for July delivery traded 24 cents down to close at $102.47 a barrel, after hitting an intraday high at $103.35.
read more... 03/06/2014
Daily: European coal prices fall to a fresh low on warm weather in Europe
Brent crude increased on Thursday, spurred by weak output in Libya and crisis in Ukraine, while WTI crude prices boosted on a considerable drawdown in gasoline that offset an increase in overall crude stocks.
read more... 30/05/2014